Home News Algarve and Alentejo with water for three years Algarve and Alentejo with water for three years The south of the country has enough stored water for “two to three years,” with all the dams “literally full,” the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency ( APA) stated, admitting that
Algarve and Alentejo with water for three years
Saturday, 21 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Alentejo is a large region in southern Portugal that covers roughly one-third of the country and is known for agriculture, vineyards, historic towns like Évora, and rural tourism. Bad weather that damages structures and tourist units in Alentejo can disrupt local services and bookings, so visitors and business owners in the region should expect possible closures and repair costs.
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