Food is the great soul warmer!
Alentejo was just ranked #9 in @tasteatlas 100 best food regions in the world!
Alentejo cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, heartiness, and use of local ingredients. Here are some key features:
Ingredients: The cuisine often incorporates high-quality local products like olive oil, bread, herbs, vegetables, meats (especially pork), and fresh fish.
Dishes: Traditional dishes include:
Açorda: A bread soup typically made with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, sometimes served with poached eggs or pieces of fish.
Porco Alentejano: Pork dishes, especially those featuring black Iberian pigs, often seasoned with garlic, paprika, and wine.
Ensopado de Borrego: Lamb stew, usually prepared with vegetables and seasoned with herbs.
Bread: Bread, particularly the hearty Alentejo-style bread, is a staple, often served with meals or used as a base for dishes.
Cheeses: Alentejo is known for its artisanal cheeses, notably sheep’s milk cheese (queijo de ovelha) and other regional varieties.
Wines: The region produces rich red wines, known for their depth and flavor, as well as refreshing whites.
Sweets: Confectionery often features almonds, honey, and eggs, with treats like pão de rala (sweet bread) being popular.
The overall style of Alentejo cuisine emphasizes rustic, flavorful dishes that celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage and local produce.
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The Alentejo 2024 Recap is here!
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Megalithic Alentejo 🗿
Alentejo, Portugal, is home to remarkable megalithic sites that reveal the region’s rich prehistoric heritage
📍Almendres Cromlech
The Almendres Cromlech, located near Évora, is one of the largest and most significant megalithic stone circles in the Iberian Peninsula. Comprising 95 granite monoliths arranged in elliptical formations, this site is believed to have served ceremonial or astronomical purposes. Dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and observational practices of the Neolithic communities that once thrived in the region.
📍Meada Menhir
The Meada Menhir, situated near Castelo de Vide, is a striking single monolith and the tallest in the Iberian Peninsula, standing over 7 meters high. Its towering presence is a testament to the engineering capabilities and spiritual significance placed on such structures by prehistoric societies. Likely associated with rituals or territorial markers, this menhir evokes awe and mystery.
📍Crato Dolmen
The Crato Dolmen, located in the municipality of Crato, is a well-preserved example of a megalithic burial chamber. Constructed with massive stone slabs arranged to form a chamber and covered by an earthen mound, it reflects the sophisticated funerary practices and reverence for the dead in Neolithic communities.
📍Tapadão Dolmen
Similarly, the Tapadão Dolmen, also in Alentejo, is a remarkable testament to the ingenuity of ancient builders. With its large stone slabs arranged into a chamber-like structure, it likely served as a communal burial site. The dolmen’s layout and construction highlight both practical uses and symbolic meanings, offering insights into the cultural and spiritual lives of its creators.
These sites collectively underscore the importance of Alentejo as a hub of prehistoric activity, where ancient communities left enduring monuments that continue to intrigue and inspire.
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Can you feel it?
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Why are you not booking your flight already!
2024 was a fantastic year for Alentejo and we look forward to welcoming you in 2025!
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Happy Holidays from Alentejo!
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Elvas, a historic city in the Alentejo region of Portugal, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable military architecture and strategic significance throughout history. The designation, awarded in 2012, highlights Elvas as one of the best-preserved examples of a fortified city in Europe, showcasing advances in defence and urban planning from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Here’s an overview of its most notable features and historical importance:
Key Features of Elvas
1. Fortifications of Elvas
2. Forte de Santa Luzia and Forte da Graça
3. Walls of Elvas (Medieval and Vauban Style)
4. Military History
5. Historic Center
* Inside the walls, the old town boasts charming cobbled streets, historic churches, and a lively central square. Highlights include:
* Elvas Cathedral (Sé de Elvas): A mix of Gothic and Manueline styles.
* Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Assunção): The former cathedral of the city.
* Castle of Elvas: A well-preserved medieval castle offering panoramic views.
6. Amoreira Aqueduct
7. Military Barracks and Structures
Cultural and Historical Significance
Elvas represents the pinnacle of military engineering during the Age of Gunpowder. Its strategic location near the Spanish border meant it was a frontline city in protecting Portuguese sovereignty. The fortifications and aqueduct are testaments to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of their creators.
UNESCO Recognition
The city was inscribed on the World Heritage list under the title “Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications” for its outstanding universal value as an exemplary fortified city. It is recognised not just for its architecture but also for its role in European military history.
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Monsaraz open air Nativity ⛪️🎅
FROM THE 1ST OF DECEMBER TILL THE 6TH OF JANUARY, THE STREETS OF MONSARAZ COME ALIVE WITH OVER 40 REAL SIZE FIGURES IN THE MOST INCREDIBLE OPEN AIR NATIVITY.
📍Monsaraz
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Calling all winter romantic lovers ❤️🇵🇹
Share this moment with your lover !
📍Monte da Estrela @montedaestrela
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The Jewel of Southern Alentejo
📍Mértola
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Secret Alentejo Castles 🏰
📍Ouguela Castle
📍Noudar Castle
📍Juromenha Fortress
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The perfect Alentejo countryside winter hotel !
📍Octant Évora Hotel @octant.evora
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