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A Portuguese folly
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Versa lifestyle article discussing how international media views the ideal Portuguese destination as being outside the major urban centres.
António Nobre has left his leadership role at the M’AR De AR hotel group restaurants, ending a connection of over 25 years. Frequently awarded at Degust'AR in Évora, the chef is now preparing for a new phase, focusing on a healthier approach to Alentejo cuisine.
The competition covered all artistic areas in the Alentejo region. The jury included, among others, Jesse James from the Walk&Talk Biennial and Rita Fabiana, curator of Live Arts at the Gulbenkian's CAM.
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On the Alentejo coast, between lagoons and rice paddies, Quinta Amala is an adults-only organic accommodation. Located in Melides, this boutique hotel is scheduled to open in May.
It is in the Alentejo region that the De Bruin-Heijn family welcomes those who wish to visit an important contemporary art collection, while work on the estate continues. How and why?
The artist sang 'Se Fores ao Alentejo'.
Duarte da Costa states that one of the company's bets for expanding its sales is the Brazilian market, which, due to local characteristics and the warmer climate, is expected to absorb more refreshing wines.
This subregion of the Alentejo is known for low nighttime temperatures and protection from the nearby Serra do Mendro, helping to prolong cool mornings. This natural cooling effect results in The post A fresh Alentejo red perfect for spring appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A sunny day in Mora is already comforting. And perhaps that is all we can ask of life: sunny days.
The Food Love Fest, the festival that celebrates the gastronomic soul of the Alentejo and Ribatejo, is reinventing itself in 2026. With eight chefs per event and idyllic settings, it has a new stage this Saturday, March 28, in Monforte. The initiative runs until the beginning of May.
With a strong tradition in Alentejo pig farming, this trip through the Alto Alentejo region takes you to Arronches. Before or after exploring the town, take the opportunity to cross “the smallest international bridge in the world”. Watch it this Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias.
Celebrating 25 years with an exclusive proposal, two new Vineyard Villas offer refuges with personalised service and views of the stream, vineyard, and Serra do Mendro. This experience is completed by new walkways at Herdade do Sobroso that lead to a panoramic dome, where guests can enjoy massages while overlooking the local wildlife and the water mirror.
Four exclusive dinners will blend art, wine, and gastronomy at Quinta do Paral in the Alentejo region. The series begins on March 21st to celebrate Spring, with subsequent events scheduled for Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Chef Rui Paula, recently awarded his third Michelin star, will host the inaugural dinner, accompanied by wines from Wine&Soul, winemaker Sandra Tavares da Silva, and musician Luís Trigacheiro. The '4 Seasons' dinners are limited to 45 guests per event, reflecting the estate's commitment to authentic, high-quality experiences.
If Gregorian chant was the prayerful voice of monasteries for centuries, Alentejo singing remains, even today, the deep voice of a people.
It was at a dinner in 2022 that the group was formed, which went on to win this year's edition of the Festival da Canção and will represent Portugal at Eurovision in May. A short career for long-time friends who fell in love with Alentejo singing early on, but which already boasts a series of successes. To Vienna, Bandidos do Cante will take a 'Rosa'. What did they do to get here?
Home News Government wants to modernise railway in Alentejo Government wants to modernise railway in Alentejo The Government wants to build a railway link to Air Base No. 11 (BA11) in Beja and proceed with modernisation works on the line between the capital of Baixo Alentejo and Funcheira.
The difficulty in providing an adequate response to students with special educational needs is more severe in the interior of the country, particularly in Alentejo.
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
The book The Heart of Alentejo tells the story of the Soares family's wine tourism, which José Manuel Santos, president of Turismo do Alentejo, describes as “a beacon” for Portugal.
The Portuguese government has announced a €52.5 million investment in rivers and streams across the Algarve and Alentejo, as part of a nationwide ecological restoration programme. The funding forms part The post €52 million river rescue plan targets Algarve and Alentejo flood risk appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The festival, which was recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage, was last held in 2015. The aim is to decorate one hundred streets with paper flowers handmade by local residents.
António José Seguro and Luís Marques Mendes will visit Alentejo; André Ventura and Cotrim Figueiredo will visit Leiria. Henrique Gouveia e Melo will take the campaign to Trás-os-Montes.
In Alentejo, the PCP announced that its locally elected representatives will not take part in the votes on 12 January. In Porto, the communists also criticise the power-sharing and the new organisational structure of these bodies.
Seguro visits Vidigueira and Portimão, while Cotrim Figueiredo limits himself to Santarém and Lisbon. Jorge Pinto goes to Guarda and Nelas, and António Filipe visits Albufeira and Grândola.
Home News Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city On 10 January, in Alentejo, a giant Bolo Rei will be served, by 3 pm, in Portas de Mértola.
The turn of the year is attracting ever more tourists to the Alentejo.
The ASB winter tour started at Pulo do Lobo (Wolf’s Leap), a natural gorge located in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, north of Mértola. There, a group of four The post Algarve Senior Bikers venture on a winter tour to Alentejo and Andalusia appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Hotels across Portugal’s Alentejo region are close to full for New Year celebrations, with occupancy rates expected to exceed 90%, according to the president of the Regional Tourism Authority (Turismo The post Alentejo hotels close to full for New Year celebrations appeared first on Portugal Resident.
