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Aljustrel(51)Almodôvar(19)Alvito(6)Barrancos(6)Beja(314)Castro Verde(33)Cuba(9)Ferreira do Alentejo(36)Mértola(34)Moura(30)Odemira(197)Ourique(35)Serpa(62)Vidigueira(22)
Aljustrel(51)Almodôvar(19)Alvito(6)Barrancos(6)Beja(314)Castro Verde(33)Cuba(9)Ferreira do Alentejo(36)Mértola(34)Moura(30)Odemira(197)Ourique(35)Serpa(62)Vidigueira(22)







  • Aljustrel(51)
  • Almodôvar(19)
  • Alvito(6)
  • Barrancos(6)
  • Beja(314)
  • Castro Verde(33)
  • Cuba(9)
  • Ferreira do Alentejo(36)
  • Mértola(34)
  • Moura(30)
  • Odemira(197)
  • Ourique(35)
  • Serpa(62)
  • Vidigueira(22)

Portugal
  • 1391: The future King Duarte, 'o Eloquente', is born in Viseu, son and from 1400 heir of João I and Philippa of Lancaster. A scholar-king and author of the 'Leal Conselheiro', his short reign was marked by the disastrous expedition to Tangier in 1437.
  • 1886:Porto's Ponte Luís I opens
    The upper deck of the Ponte Luís I over the Douro, designed by Théophile Seyrig and built by the Belgian Société de Willebroeck, is inaugurated in Porto on the king's birthday. The lower deck followed in 1888, and the two-tier iron arch became the enduring emblem of the city.
    Read moreRegeneration and the last kings, 1851–1910
Elsewhere
  • 1517: Martin Luther sends his Ninety-five Theses against the sale of indulgences to the Archbishop of Mainz, the act traditionally dated as the start of the Protestant Reformation.
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Recent stories

Stars in the sky, wines and flavours of the Alentejo to discover in the magical setting of Noudar

📍 Beja🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+2 more

The organisers promise a unique experience. This Saturday, 18 July, the magical setting of the castle hosts the 'Under the stars of Noudar – Wines, flavours and Dark Sky' initiative, which celebrates some of the treasures of the Barrancos municipality and concludes with stargazing in the Alentejo sky.

expresso.pt15 Jul
Stars in the sky, wines and flavours of the Alentejo to discover in the magical setting of Noudar

Wine and stargazing evening comes to Noudar Castle

📍 Beja🎭 Culture🏖️ Daily Life#gastronomy+2 more

One of Portugal’s darkest skies will provide the backdrop for an evening of wine, gastronomy and astronomy when Sob as Estrelas de Noudar (Under the Stars of Noudar) takes place The post Wine and stargazing evening comes to Noudar Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com2 Jul
Wine and stargazing evening comes to Noudar Castle

Ministry of Justice considers the escape of a man from the Ponte de Sor Court an "anomalous situation"

📍 Beja⚖️ Legal#crime-report

The suspect later turned himself in to the authorities.

cmjornal.pt8 Jun
Ministry of Justice considers the escape of a man from the Ponte de Sor Court an "anomalous situation"

Barrancos guards secrets and forgotten chapters of the history of Portugal and Spain

📍 Beja📜 History🎭 Culture#local-history+1 more

The town of Barrancos preserves historical secrets and overlooked events shared between Portugal and Spain.

SIC Notícias8 Jun

In the deep Alentejo in search of lynxes, deer, and cinereous vultures

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism+2 more

The Noudar Nature Park, in Barrancos, is the starting point for this adventure that invites you to explore everything from the depths of the municipality to the monumental and aquatic heritage of Moura. Passeio Verde is supported by Kia - Official Car of Boa Cama Boa Mesa.

expresso.pt5 Jun
In the deep Alentejo in search of lynxes, deer, and cinereous vultures

Ham tourism and a wildlife sanctuary to discover in Barrancos

📍 Beja🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#tourism+2 more

Starting from Barrancos, the “Capital of ham”, the journey stops at the Noudar Nature Park. In the deepest Alentejo, near the border with Spain, forgotten chapters of history are discovered. To be seen on Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias

expresso.pt4 Jun
Ham tourism and a wildlife sanctuary to discover in Barrancos

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