Alentejo Wines - its history

The wine culture is in Alentejo region since many centuries ago. Viticulture is part of the habits and traditions of the region, but currently this product due to its high quality is exported all over the world. Learn more about the history of Alentejo wines here:

http://www.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/detalhe_conteudo.php?id=16&lang=en&lang=pt&lang=en

Raia Alentejo Project

The Raia Alentejo is a project that aims to preserve and promote the Alentejo... the region, the culture, the history, the customs, the prehistoric remains, and other aspect of Alentejo identity.

The project belongs to a dynamic young couple wishing to do more and better for the tourism and economy of the Alentejo.

For more information:
Phone: (00351) 965670853
E-mail: faria100@gmail.com
Blog: http://traveltoalentejoportugal.blogspot.pt/

 Source: http://traveltoalentejoportugal.blogspot.pt/

 

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

Alentejo - Economy

The Alentejo is known as the 'granary of Portugal'. Most cities live predominantly based on:

- Agriculture;

- Livestock;

- Wood.  

Although the tourism sector has been gaining increasing expression as well as all services associated therewitht.

Other important activities in the region are:  
- Production of regional products (typical cheeses, wines, smoked hams, sausages, etc.);
- Marble;
- Cork;
- Olive oil.

The Alentejo is characterized by its vast plains, with productive soils and a very specific eco-system, which are suitable for the cultivation of: citrus, grapes, olive, apples, wheat, cereals, watermelon, melon, herbs (parsley, coriander, mint, oregano, etc.), onions, lettuce, corn, potato, sunflower, tomato, beans, broad beans, peas, carrots, cabbage, etc.

                                  Source: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1e4121/

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