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:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/travel/portugal-travel/9790607/alentejo-image-gallery.html#?frame=endScreen

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