Holiday in Alentejo - Where to Stay

HERDADE DOS BARROS - its a rural hotel, located in a historic town call Terena (Évora district). It offers cozy spaces that favor the well-being of its visitors. Here you will feel, certainly, at home!

Here you can enjoy nature from the terrace of the estate; relax and appreciate the tranquility of the countryside; visit the barn (with chickens, ducks, peacocks, pigs, turkeys, ostriches); swim in the Lucefécit Dam (near by the estate); taste the specialty of Alentejo food in the restaurant of the estate; visit monuments and museums; do hiking; do picnics; do guided tours of wineries and vineyards; or contemplate the sky full of stars at nightfall.

The Herdade dos Barros are about 15 minutes away from Vila Viçosa and its Ducal Palace; and about 20 minutes away from Monsaraz and its handicraft. Just 30 minutes away from Évora, and 40 minutes away from Barajoz (Spain).

Web-site: http://www.herdadedosbarros.com/en_index.html
E-mail: herdadedosbarros@gmail.com
Phone: (00351) 964310216

New Website of the Herdade dos Barros - a rural tourism in Alentejo

That a look at the new website of the Herdade dos Barros:

http://www.herdadedosbarros.com/en_index.html

Portugal's Hidden Secret - Alentejo

This article in the 'Mirror', tells us the experience of a couple who traveled through Portugal and found the Portugal's hidden secret - The Alentejo.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/a-holiday-in-alentejo-portugals-hidden-secret-146326

Source - http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/a-holiday-in-alentejo-portugals-hidden-secret-146326

 

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

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/

Alentejo - Monuments

Here are some of the monuments to visit in Alentejo:

- Palace of Vila Viçosa;

- Roman temple (Temple of Diana), in Évora;

- Chapel of Bones;

- Castle of Juromennha;

- Castle of Monsaraz;

- Castle of Terena;

- Castle of Alandroal;

- Ruins of the Endovelicus Temple;

- Cathedral of Évora;

- Church of Vera Cruz de Marmelar;

- Castle of Vila Viçosa;

- Escoural Cavern;

- Castle of Montemor-o-novo;

- Castle of Évora;

- Cromlech of the Almendres;

- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora de Aires;

- Castle of Estremoz;

- Roman Villa of Tourega;

- Castle of Mourão;

- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova, in Terena;

- Castle of Évoramonte;

- Castle of Portel;

- Orada Convent;

- Menhir of Outeiro;

- Church of S. Francisco, in Évora;

- Chapel - Rainha Santa Isabel;

- Convent of Congregados

Palace of Vila Viçosa - Source: http://bairrense.no.sapo.pt/vilavicosa.htm

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova, in Terena - Source: http://www.zerozero.pt/entidade.php?id=483

Cathedral of Évora - Source: http://www.viajarpelomundo.com.br

Portugal and its regions

Portugal is a European country, which is divided into 5 regions: 

- Alentejo; 

- Algarve; 

- Center; 

- Lisboa and Vale do Tejo; 

- North.

Portugal has very attractive and inviting features: the sun, gastronomy, monuments, its history, friendly people, magnificent landscapes, beautiful beaches, nature, peace of mind... among many other thinks.

Source: http://regioes.blogspot.pt/2010/06/noticias-do-alentejo.html