Alentejo
Alentejo is one of the Portuguese treasures still unknown for many. The Alentejo is a land of contrasts, if its coast offers some of the Portuguese most beautiful and desert beaches by lovely fishing villages, the region’s interior is famed for its golden plains and magnificent sunsets. Alentejo’s amazing gastronomy is another highlight of the region.
Vila Nova de Milfontes history
October 16, 2012 | Clara CamposVila Nova de Milfontes is a village of the Alentejo region. It used to be a fishing village but over the last few years it has become a tourist destination.
Vila Nova de Milfontes used to be a small fishing … Read More
Hotels in Vila Nova de Milfontes
October 2, 2012 | Clara CamposMost hotels in Vila Nova de Milfontes are cozy and therefore much different from most of the hotels from the more famed beach destiantions.
Hotels in Vila Nova de Milfontes are wonderful. The comfortable facilities of hotels in Vila Nova … Read More
Restaurants in Vila Nova de Milfontes
October 2, 2012 | Clara CamposThere are a few good restaurants in Vila Nova de Milfontes serving delicious food and offering friendly service. Here are my favourite ones.
Restaurants in Vila Nova de Milfontes aren’t many in number. However, they top on what it comes … Read More
Alentejo coast a Portuguese gem
September 27, 2012 | All About PortugalDiscovering Alentejo coast means finding out an amazing Portuguese region, with breath taking beaches, a rich culture and a tasty gastronomy. Fortunately, Alentejo’s development didn’t spoiled the region’s natural beauty and there are wonderful hidden treasures waiting for you to … Read More
Top 10 Alentejo beaches
March 2, 2012 | Clara CamposIt wasn’t easy to choose the Top 10 Alentejo beaches due to the beauty of the region’s coastline yet they are amazing places waiting for you
Most of the tourists that came to Portugal in search of relaxed beach holidays … Read More
The Roman Temple of Evora
November 2, 2011 | Clara CamposThe Roman Temple of Evora, part of the historic centre of Evora, is an amazing and well-preserved symbol of the Roman presence in Portugal.
The Roman Temple of Evora, built in the 1st century AD, is part of the historic … Read More
Chapel of Bones or how ephemeral is life
October 29, 2011 | Clara CamposThe Chapel of Bones with its walls covered with bones and sculls, is a unique monument that makes you think about the ephemeral side of life.
Chapel of Bones or Capela dos Ossos in Portuguese is one of the creepiest yet … Read More
Marvão, a secret refuge in Alentejo
September 26, 2011 | Clara Campos | One CommentMarvão is a lovely medieval village with Moorish origins situated in Alentejo near the border with Spain on the mountain range of São Mamede
On the highest point of the mountain range of São Mamede I have discovered Marvão, a … Read More
Comporta beach, the Portuguese Riviera
August 17, 2011 | Clara Campos | 2 CommentsComporta is the refugee of many famous personalities, atracted by the natural beauty and luxurious services of this beach of the Alentejo.
Comporta beach is one of the jewels of the Alentejo coast, situated in the parish of Carvalhal, Grândola … Read More
Zmar camping, a 5 star camping in Alentejo
August 4, 2011 | Clara CamposZmar camping is an amazing spot both for camping lovers and for those who prefer all the luxuries of a 5 star hotel, situated near Zambujeira do Mar
My accommodation suggestion is a unique camping that will meet all your … Read More