Bradt - Alentejo

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Discover the Alentejo, a captivating region in Portugal known for its peaceful rural escapes, charming beachside boutiques, and romantic hotels nestled in historic palaces. This guide covers everything you need to explore the area’s unique charm.

Your essential guide to the enchanting Alentejo region.

Bradt's Alentejo stands as the only dedicated guidebook to this rising destination, offering detailed insights to help you find idyllic retreats, boutique stays by the beach, or romantic accommodations in converted palaces. The author has carefully selected and reviewed a range of restaurants, wines, cafes, and cultural attractions to give you the best local experience.

Rich in cultural and historical context, the book unlocks the secrets behind the Alentejo’s vibrant past and fascinating present. This thoroughly updated second edition reflects the latest developments and introduces new sections, including castle towns, expanded details on Alandroal and Juromenha, and fresh coverage of Alegrete and the Serra de São Mamede.

Additional features explore topics such as The Siege of Badajoz, Alentejo wildflowers, Portuguese grape varieties, and the Rebel Prince of Marvão. More hotels and tours have been added, especially around Évora, Monsaraz, and Marvão, enhancing your travel options.

The Alentejo is often described as Portugal’s Andalusia without the crowds, boasting Moorish monuments, tranquil villages, and Crusader castles scattered across the landscape. Its beaches offer stunning stretches of white sand, rocky coves inhabited by storks, and caramel-colored sandstone cliffs.

Inland, towns and villages seem frozen in medieval times, with clusters of sugar-cube houses cascading down hills from sturdy castles. The region features palaces and numerous megalithic monuments hidden among rolling olive groves, orange trees, and cork oaks.

Wildlife such as wild boar and lynx roam the vast forests and heathlands, which provide excellent opportunities for hiking and hill walking. And the food? Expect fresh Atlantic bream, sizzling prawns, forest-reared pork, and a variety of exceptional wines to complement your meals.

Alex Robinson, an expert author and fluent Portuguese speaker, has been exploring, writing about, and photographing Portugal for over 20 years, bringing his deep knowledge to this comprehensive and engaging guide.

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