Alentejo

Évoramonte: The Complete Guide to Évoramonte, Portugal

Many places in the Alentejo could be taken straight from fantasy films; walled villages, beautiful castles and timeless countryside. One that makes this list is the delightful village of Évoramonte. It’s a small village of just several hundred people surrounded by centuries old walls. In the middle of them, a unique castle and like much …

Monsaraz: The Complete Guide to Monsaraz, Portugal

The medieval village of Monsaraz is a true marvel of Portugal and should be on everyone’s Alentejo bucket list. Perched high up on a hilltop it offers amazing views of the surrounding Alentejo countryside and Lake Alqueva. It’s a small village surrounded by historic walls and at one end a 13th century castle. This part …