Visit Alentejo - New video

The Alentejo, as the most beautiful things, can not be explained... can only be felt!!

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

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

Source - http://www.google.pt/imgres?imgurl=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzIsy1CR8SzoF8_3VA2p6BTon5TidEx-sILuE-k3SSbEMxHDV0qcjxV39y31dGkkMHp32NDr8gCNQRl5iJ03DbfDuYLoKAuL-aN4ViK2-91fr3W2GyDlWtID9bgFU0MSxA_YzFVoM3WY/s1600/alentejo.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.revista21.net/2012/10/vida-na-terra-alentejo-nasa.html&usg=__zkaIpN2E-ffM9I6Fx7gDbql6OB0=&h=1200&w=1315&sz=427&hl=pt-PT&start=18&zoom=1&tbnid=mCBU_u7f8tDR0M:&tbnh=137&tbnw=150&ei=c9f3UIfMLs6ShgftvoCYDQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dalentejo%26um%3D1%26hl%3Dpt-PT%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1

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

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

Promotion - Amieira Marina (Alqueva Lake)

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

Learn more: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=445124848884256&set=a.257370424326367.64757.226451210751622&type=1&ref=nf

Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=445124848884256&set=a.257370424326367.64757.226451210751622&type=1&ref=nf

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/

Portugal classified as the best destination in the world for 2013

According to P3 Público, Globe Spots prepared a list of the top ten world destinations for 2013 and Portugal was placed first.

The international travel website classified Portugal as "classic trip with great views" and highlights: the medieval cities, squares, churches and monasteries.

You can take a look here: http://www.globespots.com/besttravel.php?year=2013

Source: http://noitesdownloads.blogspot.pt/2012/01/10-fortes-razoes-para-visitar-portugal.html

Alentejo - Tourism

The Alentejo is a destination increasingly sought by tourists. According to data from Alentejo Tourism, the region grew by 5.9% in the number of overnight stays in 2011.

According to data from the National Statistics Institute, in 2010, the number of overnight stays was 1.173 million. And in 2011 the number increased to 1.241 million overnight stays. 

Also according to the National Statistics Institute, the Alentejo was the "only national region" with a "positive" performance.

Already in 2012, according to data from Regional Agency for Tourism Promotion of the Alentejo, and comparing with 2010, there was a 25% increase in overnight stays of foreign tourists.

 

                      Source: http://europa.eu/abc/maps/regions/portugal/alentejo_en.htm

Portugal Promotional Tourism Film - 2011

Portugal - The beauty of Simplicity:

Source: Turismo de Portugal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIkUmzLFVio

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