Alentejo, Portugal Travel Guide
Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights
Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, Western Europe, Family Travel, Spain & Portugal
| Author: | Kelly Joseph | ISBN: | 1230000486880 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press | Publication: | June 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kelly Joseph |
| ISBN: | 1230000486880 |
| Publisher: | Astute Press |
| Publication: | June 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The Alentejo is one of the lesser known of Portugal’s five regions despite its proximity to the famous Algarve. The sweeping plains and golden wheat fields stretch inland beyond the Serra do Caldeirao and the Monchique mountains and this up-and-coming tourist destination is dotted with sleepy white villages.
Table of Contents:
Alentejo - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Alentejo Wine Route - Évora - Church of St. Francis - Capela dos Ossos - Elvas Castle & Aqueduct - Beja (Ancient Roman Town) - Pisoes (Roman Settlement) - Serpa (Troubadours & Cheese) - Santiago do Cacém - Miróbriga - Badoca Safari Park - Monsarez Town & Castle - Cape São Vicente Lighthouse - Comporta & Sado Estuary - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hostel Namasté - Moira - Residencial António Mocisso E Garcia Coelho - Monte Dos Pocos Agroturismo - Santa Barbara - Places to Shop - Olaría de S. Pedro do Corval - Estremoz Market - Arraiolos - Cortiçarte Cork Factory & Shop - Enoteca Redondo - Places to Eat - Escondidinho - Pais das Uvas - O Barro - Mabi - Confraria
The Alentejo is one of the lesser known of Portugal’s five regions despite its proximity to the famous Algarve. The sweeping plains and golden wheat fields stretch inland beyond the Serra do Caldeirao and the Monchique mountains and this up-and-coming tourist destination is dotted with sleepy white villages.
Table of Contents:
Alentejo - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Alentejo Wine Route - Évora - Church of St. Francis - Capela dos Ossos - Elvas Castle & Aqueduct - Beja (Ancient Roman Town) - Pisoes (Roman Settlement) - Serpa (Troubadours & Cheese) - Santiago do Cacém - Miróbriga - Badoca Safari Park - Monsarez Town & Castle - Cape São Vicente Lighthouse - Comporta & Sado Estuary - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hostel Namasté - Moira - Residencial António Mocisso E Garcia Coelho - Monte Dos Pocos Agroturismo - Santa Barbara - Places to Shop - Olaría de S. Pedro do Corval - Estremoz Market - Arraiolos - Cortiçarte Cork Factory & Shop - Enoteca Redondo - Places to Eat - Escondidinho - Pais das Uvas - O Barro - Mabi - Confraria
