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Millennial olive trees, café conversations, and games of belga at dawn. An Alentejo city told through the senses. Chronicle by João da Silva
Susana Mareco and the Cantadeiras de Essência Alentejana, from Almada, were at the Monsaraz Biennial to explain what the 'cante' is and to show how female groups are very much alive.
Secret sands, perfect waves, and footprints of vanished elephants. A journey along the Alentejo coast featured in the special 'Superpraias Expresso 2026' magazine, which will be offered with the July 17th edition.
The boutique hotel where tradition meets design calls to the Alentejo soul of a true family home.
The Portuguese government is seeking to boost the export of agri-food products to the Pakistani market, with a particular focus on promoting olive oil produced in the Alentejo region.
The Alentejo estate-hotel celebrates ten years. We went to (re)discover it on a night walk, at an olive oil tasting, and at the restaurant tables, now led by chef Luís Gaspar.
The work discusses the author's return to his native village in the Alentejo, intertwining personal and collective memories.
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The Alentejo region increased its efforts to promote wine tourism in the Brazilian market through its presence at the Vinhos de Portugal event.
The event takes place between this Tuesday and Saturday with 15 artistic performances. All shows are free to enter and will be held at the Castle, Praça da República, and Largo de Santa Maria.
An archaeologist studied data from the excavations of 57 tombs, and her findings lead her to argue, like other colleagues, that women in Bronze Age society may have held more prestige than previously thought.
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.
