Alentejo

Portugal’s Alentejo has the fewest people living there. From the Silver Coast in the west to the Spanish border in the east, it is located between Lisbon and the Algarve, south of Lisbon and north of the Algarve. Furthermore, it is Portugal’s largest region. The most significant city in the area is Évora, which has a history dating back to the Roman and Middle Ages. Beja, Elvas, Portalegre, Moura, Sines, and Santarém are additional cities and towns.

This area of Portugal is one of the flattest, with gently rolling fields, some rolling hills, fields, and forests. Due to the vast open plains, it is a very rural area that is heavily influenced by agriculture. Private beaches and coves are interspersed between cliffs along the rocky, hilly coast. Cork and olive trees, which can withstand the dry, hot summers in this region, are scattered throughout the Alentejo’s flat landscape, especially in the inland and eastern parts of the region. The west coast experiences less intense summer heat than many other areas.

Portugal’s Alentejo region is the best if you’re looking for tranquility in a largely rural setting. There are many charming, traditional Portuguese villages and towns, and the atmosphere is very laid-back.