Apiculture in Alentejo

Beekeeping is one of the activities that can be found in the Alentejo region.  

The honey produced in the Alentejo is one of the best - their aroma, flavor and color varies according to the area of blooming, the weather and the type of production.

Honey can be used for various purposes: can be ingested in its pure state; used for making creams and cosmetics; therapeutic treatment; making soaps; beverage production; making sweets, desserts and cakes; etc.

 

Source: http://produtos-beleza.com/2012/01/27/mel-maos-suaves/

Source: http://www.dicasereceitas.com.br/receitas/mel-maravilha-da-natureza/

Alentejo - Starlight

The Alentejo is a privileged area for stargazing.

There is a project called 'Route Dark Sky', which organizes guided tours for stargazing. The municipalities of Alandroal, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Mourão, Barrancos, Portel e Moura are the regions most related to the project and where we can enjoy it. It is a unique experience, which gives us tranquility, peace of mind and relaxation.

Here we can feel the breeze of the night, the sounds of nature and contemplate a bright sky full of stars.

Source: http://www.descubraportugal.com.pt/edicoes/tdp/registo.asp?idcat=20&id=1553&tipo=a&o=t

Source: http://www.descubraportugal.com.pt/edicoes/tdp/registo.asp?idcat=20&id=1553&tipo=a&o=t

Winter in Alentejo

The Winter is very cold in Alentejo (but it never snows), however it's always nice to have a fireplace around:

Source: http://visao.sapo.pt/vinhos-do-alentejo-com-a-chancela-da-sogrape=f644077

Source: http://verdepontoazul.blogspot.pt/2011_02_01_archive.html

Autumn in Alentejo

Autumn in Alentejo is calm, quiet and has magnificent landscapes:

Source: http://olhares.sapo.pt/outono-alentejano-foto3266377.html

Source: http://janela48.blogspot.pt/2009/12/outono-no-alentejo.html

Spring in Alentejo

In Spring the fields of Alentejo are all covered in green and flowers. The climate is mild, pleasant... and great for countryside walks or picnics:

Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/visitalentejo/featured

 Source: http://guerrilha.blogsome.com/2005/05/08/alentejo/

Source: http://vernizrosa.blogs.sapo.pt/tag/alentejo

Summer in Alentejo

In Summer the Alentejo is drier and gold, but equally beautiful:

Field - Source: 

http://emjeitodeescritaportugal.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/alentejo-da-minhalma-de-rosario-palma/

Straw fodder - Source: http://olhares.sapo.pt/alentejo-no-verao-foto2054537.html

Flora of Alentejo

Some of the species that can be found in the Alentejo region:

Cistus flower - Source: 

http://olhares.uol.com.br/a-flora-alentejana-foto2690346.html

Rosemary / Rosmaninho - Source: 

http://www.jf-azinheiradosbarros.pt/GaleriaImagens/Paginas/GaleriaImagens.aspx?page=3

Margaça - Source: 

http://bassfoles.blogspot.pt/2011/07/flora-silvestre-do-alentejo_06.html

Olive trees - Source:
http://journeyintoelderhood.blogspot.pt/2012/11/combing-olive-trees-branch-by-branch.html

Olive tree - Source: http://www.cm-vidigueira.pt/descobrir/azeite

Vine / Vineyard - Source: http://www.sograpevinhos.eu/regioes/Alentejo/caracteristicas

Corktree - Source:

http://moescor.blogspot.pt/2011/12/o-sobreiro-arvore-nacional-de-portugal.html

Holmoak - Source: 

 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC2R233

 Alentejo, Spring - Source:
 http://ufoportugal.blogspot.pt/2010/09/objecto-voador-nao-identificado-ilha-da.html

Alentejo, Spring - Source: http://actividadesebsis.webuda.com/actividades/departamento_matematica_e_ciencias_experimentais/Alentejo_terra_bela/alentejo_index.htm

Alentejo, Spring - Source: 
 http://casa-das-primas.blogspot.pt/2008_04_01_archive.html

Alentejo, Spring - Source: http://www.dipity.com/tickr/Flickr_alentejo/