Rafeiro Alentejano - typical dog of Alentejo

'Rafeiro Alentejano', or 'Rafeiro do Alentejo', is a Dog Breed.

This beautiful dog is originally from Alentejo and is a typical watchdog, indicated for herding cattle. It is a territorial dog who likes a lot of space. It is suitable to live on farms and homesteads.

 

At home, with family and people he knows, is a very calm and sweet dog, especially with children. 

In adulthood this dog may reach the following size: females = 70cm;Males = 74cm.

Baby Rafeiro do Alentejo - Source: http://olhares.sapo.pt/rafeiro-alentejano-foto2437318.html

 Rafeiro do Alentejo in adulthood - Source: http://www.radiocampanario.com/r/index.php/regional/598-monforte-exposicao-mostra-os-melhores-exemplares-do-rafeiro-alentejano

Good Weekend Alentejo!!

Source: http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-3617699/stock-photo-alentejo-landscape.html

Sericaia - a Typical Dessert of Alentejo

Typical Dessert of Alentejo: Sericaia.
The main ingredients are: eggs, cinnamon, flour and milk.

Source: http://campenhe-culinaria.blogspot.pt/2007/11/sericaia.html

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/

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

Mediterranean cuisine

The Mediterranean Cuisine is characteristic of the countries that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. These countries have in common, the climate, the culture, the grown vegetables, herbs, spices, among many other things.

This type of feed is based on:
- The wheat and their derivatives (bread, pasta, cakes, etc.);
- Vegetables and fruits (citrus, olives, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, potatoes, beans, etc.).
- Herbs (spearmint, parsley, coriander, oregano, pennyroyal, etc.);
- Olive oil;
- Sausages;
- Cheese;
- Soups and stews;
- Meat (rabbit, pork, lamb, etc.), fish (cod, sardines, etc.) and shellfish (shrimp, clams, etc.);
- Etc.

 Source: http://www.sulinformacao.pt/2012/10/%E2%80%9Cportugal-no-coracao%E2%80%9D-dedicado-a-candidatura-de-tavira-para-tornar-dieta-mediterrancia-patrimonio-da-humanidade/

 Source: http://almapaixonada.blogspot.pt/2011/02/as-sete-maravilhas-da-gastronomia.html

A typical dish of Alentejo - Gazpacho

A typical dish of Alentejo: Gazpacho.

This delicious dish is a soup traditionally served cold. The soup is made ​​from tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, pepper, olive oil and bread. It is usually accompanied with mackerel, or ham and bacon. And usually it's eaten in summer.

Source: http://mimos-da-nina.blogspot.pt/2012/10/gaspacho-alentejano.html

Source: http://www.portalalentejano.com/turismo-do-alentejo-promove-semana-gastronomica-do-gaspacho-e-da-tomatada/