FALL IN LOVE WITH ALENTEJO
Alentejo is a destination that stands out for the experiences it offers
many of them authentic wonders of Portugal
Our Alentejo
WHAT TO SEE AND VISIT
Beaches
Private Chef at Home
Transform your meal into a unique experience with our Private Chef at Home service.
Enjoy a personalized menu, prepared by a professional chef.
What's included:
Prior consultancy for menu customization.
Preparation and presentation of dishes.
Snack.
Let yourself be carried away by this flavor experience, while our chef takes care of everything.
Cooking Class
If you enjoy cooking or want to improve your kitchen skills, our Cooking Classes are perfect for you.
Learn from our chef in a relaxed and fun environment. Classes are tailored to your skill level and culinary preferences.
What to expect:
Practical classes with delicious recipes.
Cooking techniques and valuable tips.
Tasting of prepared dishes.
There's a whole world of gastronomy to explore and discover the pleasure of cooking incredible dishes while having fun and learning!
Gastronomy
Mount Palaios - Campinho
Endless - Shed
Charter - Shed
Friends of Monsaraz - Monsaraz
Exit - Monsaraz
Templars Tavern - Monsaraz
Country of Grapes - Vila de Frades
Stables - Évora
Oliveira's Tavern - Évora
Esporão Estate - Reguengos de Monsaraz
I'm waiting for you here - Reguengos de Monsaraz
Vila Velha - Mourão
Castles and Chapels
Alandroal
Arraiolos
Beja
Elvas
Estremoz
Evoramonte
Juromenha
Monsaraz
Montemor-o-novo
Moura
Mourão
Portel
Serpa
Terena
Vila Viçosa
Megalithism
The Rock of Lovers
Escoural Cave
Almendres Cromlech
Tapirs of the Pega Olive Grove
Menhir of the Hill
Menhir of Bulhoa
Xerez Cromlech
There are more stars in the sky than grains of sand on earth
Stargazing is a fascinating activity that attracts astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers from all over the world.
The Alentejo, with its clear night sky and no light pollution, offers one of the best places to practice this activity: the Dark Sky® Reserve.
This region not only offers spectacular views of the cosmos, but also exemplifies how sustainable tourism can be developed in harmony with environmental conservation.
Alqueva Lake Observatory (OLA)
Visit the Alqueva Lake Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky® reserve, for a guided stargazing tour of the magnificent night sky of Monsaraz, letting yourself be enchanted by the universe and enjoying a sky protected from light pollution, ideal for astronomical observations.
The Dark Sky® Reserve
The Dark Sky® Reserve includes several accommodations, restaurants, regional producers and tourist entertainment companies.
All of these participants are involved in offering sky-watching services, and this project's main goal is to provide visitors with a complete astrotourism experience, allowing them to enjoy the beauty of the night sky while exploring local culture and products.
The Great Alqueva Lake is the first destination in the world to boast the "Starlight Tourism Destination Certification" seal of quality. This international recognition highlights the quality of the region's night sky and the excellence of the infrastructure and services offered for stargazing.
Outdoor Activities
Boat Tours
Stargazing
Kart
Parachute Jump
Balloon Rides
Horseback riding
Mountain biking
Walking tours
Water sports
Buggy Tours
Bird Watching
Craftsmanship
Arraiolos Rugs
Potteries of São Pedro do Corval
Cork Factories
Reguengos Blankets
Rattle Art
Alentejo Furniture
Alentejo Cloaks
A process that is an art in itself
Gin production in Alentejo begins with the careful selection of botanicals, many of which are grown locally.
Ingredients such as juniper, coriander, angelica, cardamom, and citrus peel are combined with herbs and plants typical of the region, such as rosemary, lemon verbena, and rockrose. These botanicals give Alentejo gin a distinctive aromatic profile, reflecting the native flora and Mediterranean climate.
Produced in traditional copper stills, which allow for precise temperature control and a purer extraction of essential oils from botanicals, they do not leave out innovation when it comes to the production of Alentejo gin.
They blend new botanicals with infusion techniques, and strive to create gins that capture the essence of the region in surprising ways.
The experience of visiting a gin distillery in Alentejo is well worth it.
There are 2 most recognized Gin producers:
Sahrish Gin - SLOWLY DISTILLED IN ALENTEJO, produced in Reguengos de Mopnsaraz and whose owner "went from being a simple Gin drink lover to a true “alchemist of flavors”" and where it is possible to take a guided tour and workshops at the distillery that are well worth it
Alqueva Lake Gin, produced in Sao Pedro do Corval, next to the largest artificial lake in Western Europe, is presented and produced exclusively by Master Distiller Marcelo Pinto.
