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 - 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