Separated from the rest of Portugal by the Tagus River, the Alentejo is the biggest region in Portugal, stretching southward where it borders the Algarve. The area is ideal for outdoor vacations and people who just want to check out the gorgeous countryside that Portugal needs to offer.
Although a vacation villa in Alentejo is generally considered a serene, relaxing break, you can get the adrenaline pumping around your body here. The countryside is ideal for mountain cycling, and the skies above Alentejo are commonly dotted with hot air balloons and skydivers taking to the air for a combination of adrenaline and awesome views.
Portugal belongs to the top tourist attractions for many years. The Algarve has actually been the most known area of Portugal for a long period of time. This is changing. People who seek the simple speed of life discover the Alentejo. With a landscape of rugged hills, peaceful woodland and rich, green countryside, a vacation home or luxury villa in Alto Alentejo is simply the best way for you to take pleasure in a really authentic rustic experience in this rural part of Central Portugal. Having such an incredible choice of villas, farmhouses and holiday houses in Alto Alentejo, guesthouses might not be something you’ve ever considered, but for a totally stress-free alternative to self catering accommodation in Alto Alentejo, bed and breakfast will give you the opportunity to really take pleasure in a self-indulgent and enjoyable holiday. Of course you will find hotels owned by foreigners who started a new life in Portugal and with that life a new business. This number is still increasing and welcomed by the Portuguese. An invaluable resource for travellers looking for cheap accommodation in Alenteho can be found here.
Always remember to try some traditional Alentejo food which is served in the regions cozy restaurants and taverns. Try the fresh locally caught fish, the locally reared lamb, the creamy sheep’s milk cheeses and not forgetting the world famous ham from the black pigs. You’ll also be in a good position to visit the west coast of Portugal and even view the most south-westerly point in mainland Europe on a walk that will lead you past rolling hills in a rural district all the way to the seaside. The sight of the towering cliffs being hit by the surf is impressive.
