Mediterranean cuisine

The Mediterranean Cuisine is characteristic of the countries that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. These countries have in common, the climate, the culture, the grown vegetables, herbs, spices, among many other things.

This type of feed is based on:
- The wheat and their derivatives (bread, pasta, cakes, etc.);
- Vegetables and fruits (citrus, olives, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, potatoes, beans, etc.).
- Herbs (spearmint, parsley, coriander, oregano, pennyroyal, etc.);
- Olive oil;
- Sausages;
- Cheese;
- Soups and stews;
- Meat (rabbit, pork, lamb, etc.), fish (cod, sardines, etc.) and shellfish (shrimp, clams, etc.);
- Etc.

 Source: http://www.sulinformacao.pt/2012/10/%E2%80%9Cportugal-no-coracao%E2%80%9D-dedicado-a-candidatura-de-tavira-para-tornar-dieta-mediterrancia-patrimonio-da-humanidade/

 Source: http://almapaixonada.blogspot.pt/2011/02/as-sete-maravilhas-da-gastronomia.html

A typical dish of Alentejo - Gazpacho

A typical dish of Alentejo: Gazpacho.

This delicious dish is a soup traditionally served cold. The soup is made ​​from tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, pepper, olive oil and bread. It is usually accompanied with mackerel, or ham and bacon. And usually it's eaten in summer.

Source: http://mimos-da-nina.blogspot.pt/2012/10/gaspacho-alentejano.html

Source: http://www.portalalentejano.com/turismo-do-alentejo-promove-semana-gastronomica-do-gaspacho-e-da-tomatada/

Alentejo - Handicraft

The Alentejo is a region very rich in handicrafts:

The crafts can be made based on various types of materials:
- Clay;
- Ceramics;
- Wrought iron;
- Cork; 
- Wood; 
- Tapestry;
- Embroidery;
- Etc.

Embroidery - Source: http://loja.artesanatoportugal.com/loja/specials.php?currency=USD&page=5&osCsid=2bb00ce18b676668b037be8c05fadf42 

 

Piece made of cork - Source: http://dotempodaoutrasenhora.blogspot.pt/2010/12/dicionario-ilustrado-de-arte-popular.html

 

 Pieces made of cork - Source: http://noticiasdecastelodevide.blogspot.pt/2009/08/artesao-de-portalegre-homenageado-na.html

 

Clay - Source: http://www.a-roda-do-barro.blogspot.pt/

 Ceramics - Source: http://www.photaki.com/picture-ceramica-alentejo_15964.htm

Ceramics - Source: http://olhares67.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/ceramica/

Tapestry of Arraiolos - Source: http://antreus.blogspot.pt/2010/10/tapetes-de-arraiolos.html

Alqueva Lake - Alentejo

Alqueva is the largest artificial lake in Europe, with 250 km2 surface.

Although it was designed to irrigation of farms and to produce hydroelectric power. Currently it's becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations.

Tourists can enjoy the tranquility of the region, water sports, boating, among many other things.

Source: http://alqueva.olx.pt/herdade-155-ha-alqueva-portel-iid-160962032 

This is Alentejo!!

The beauty of things lies in its simplicity:

 Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=386163101471375&set=a.172788372808850.45464.109995315754823&type=1&relevant_count=1

Typical Dish from Alentejo

Another typical dish from Alentejo: Migas com entrecosto

The main ingredients are: bread, and pork meat.

Source: http://deliciasdatekinha.blogspot.pt/2009/12/migas-alentejana.html

Alentejo - Monuments

Here are some of the monuments to visit in Alentejo:

- Palace of Vila Viçosa;

- Roman temple (Temple of Diana), in Évora;

- Chapel of Bones;

- Castle of Juromennha;

- Castle of Monsaraz;

- Castle of Terena;

- Castle of Alandroal;

- Ruins of the Endovelicus Temple;

- Cathedral of Évora;

- Church of Vera Cruz de Marmelar;

- Castle of Vila Viçosa;

- Escoural Cavern;

- Castle of Montemor-o-novo;

- Castle of Évora;

- Cromlech of the Almendres;

- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora de Aires;

- Castle of Estremoz;

- Roman Villa of Tourega;

- Castle of Mourão;

- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova, in Terena;

- Castle of Évoramonte;

- Castle of Portel;

- Orada Convent;

- Menhir of Outeiro;

- Church of S. Francisco, in Évora;

- Chapel - Rainha Santa Isabel;

- Convent of Congregados

Palace of Vila Viçosa - Source: http://bairrense.no.sapo.pt/vilavicosa.htm

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova, in Terena - Source: http://www.zerozero.pt/entidade.php?id=483

Cathedral of Évora - Source: http://www.viajarpelomundo.com.br