Évora District - Alentejo

Évora is one of the main cities of the Alentejo, and one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal. 

In Evora you can find: culture, monuments, architectural styles, history, museums and lots of entertainment.

In Evora you can visit:
- Cathedral, built in between 1186 and 1205;
- Roman Temple, also known as “Diana Temple", built somewhere in between the 1st and the 3rd century a.C;
- São Francisco Church;
- Bones Chapel, covered with human bones;
- Giraldo Square, with a fountain dating from 1571;
- Etc. 

Évora city is the capital of the district. The Évora district comprises several counties - all of them very beautiful, with specific characteristics, monuments, handicrafts, plains, peace of mind, beautiful landscapes, wonderful cuisine and wines. 

The Évora district is then divided in the following counties:

- Alandroal;
- Arraiolos;
- Borba;
- Estremoz;
- Évora;
- Montemor-o-Novo;
- Mora;
- Mourão;
- Portel;
- Redondo;
- Reguengos de Monsaraz; 
- Vendas Novas;
- Viana do Alentejo;
- Vila Viçosa.

 Giraldo Square, Évora - Source: http://www.portugaltours.com.pt/br/blog-viagens/20114/evora.aspx

Vila Viçosa - Source: http://forum.intonses.com.br/viewtopic.php?t=436&p=28548

Alandroal - Source: http://www.adefesa.org/noticia.php?codigo=2156 

Mourão - Source: http://www.igogo.pt/castelo-de-mourao/

Wine Production in the Alentejo

Currently, the Alentejo is well known for its high quality wines. The region is dotted with vast areas of ​​vineyards - about 22.000 hectares, and 4.000 owners.

  

However, not always wine production has had as much importance as currently. Formerly, due to the characteristics of climate and soil of Alentejo, the productions were mainly based on cereals, olive, oak, corn and cattle. The wine was only intended for local consumption and its production was done in a traditional way.

It was only in the 80s that the winery sector has gained prominence: the sector was revitalized, production facilities were improved and associations have been established.

 

Currently there are eight sub-regions well known for its cherished wines: Evora, Borba, Granja/Amareleja, Moura, Portalegre, Reguengos, Redondo e Vidigueira.

Source: http://www.pai.pt/ms/ms/casa-de-sarmento-sa-3050-382-mealhada/ms-90058428/

  Source: http://cortesdecima.com/pt/vineyard/sex-in-the-vineyard/