Alentejo - A hidden gem of Portugal

The Alentejo is located between Lisbon and Algarve... and some say that the Alentejo is the Tuscany of Portugal.

In the Alentejo you will find: history, culture, plains, sun, food, wine, monuments, quietness, medieval villages, beaches, countryside, and landscapes.

Take a look at this pictures:

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Alentejo - A food lover's paradise

if you are planning to visit Alentejo... read this article and learn more about the cuisine of this region:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/travel/portugal-travel/9787742/alentejo-eating-out.html

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Christmas Song

Following the Christmas spirit ... Here is a typical song  from Alentejo allusive to Christmas: 

'Olhei para o céu', Natal de Elvas

Promotion - Amieira Marina (Alqueva Lake)

Amieira Marina created a promotion 'Early Booking' - 25% discount on bookings greater than or equal to 2 days.

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The Alentejo is...

The Alentejo is: sun, romance, history, green, blue, sky, adventure, 'zen', charm, culture... etc... etc...

Learn more about the Alentejo and check what this region has to offer - take a look at this website: http://www.visitalentejo.pt/en/

Source: http://www.visitalentejo.pt/en/

Ring-shaped cake - For Christmas

As we are at Christmas here are two Christmas suggestions:

Bolo Rei

Ring-shaped cake made of candied fruits, mainly eaten at Christmas

 

Source: http://obaudahistoria.blogspot.pt/2012/01/tradicao-do-bolo-rei.html

Bolo Rainha

Ring-shaped cake made of dried fruit (walnuts, pine nuts), mainly eaten at Christmas

Source: http://www.docesregionais.com/bolo-rainha/

Christmas Treats from Alentejo

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