A Wine Region Like No Other — The Alentejo is considered by USA Today as the Best Enotourism Region in the world, and for good reason. From the bold reds of Évora to the ancient Talha wines of Vidigueira, made in clay amphorae using Roman techniques, this is a wine region of extraordinary character and depth.
Overview
The Alentejo does not rush. It unfolds slowly, like the vast golden plains that stretch to the horizon under an endless blue sky. It is a land of whitewashed villages perched on hilltops, of ancient cork oaks and olive groves, of amphora wines that have been made the same way for over two thousand years, and of a table culture so generous and deeply rooted that every meal feels like a celebration.
To the west, the Costa Vicentina offers a completely different but equally compelling face of the region. One of the wildest and most unspoiled coastlines in Europe, it stretches for miles of dramatic cliffs, deserted beaches, and Atlantic surf, protected as part of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. A place where nature still sets the rules.
This is Portugal at its most unhurried and most authentic. And at Vinitur, we know exactly how to help you savour every moment of it.
Why Alentejo?
Living Heritage — Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city and true open air museum, sits at the heart of a region shaped by Romans, Moors, and medieval Christian kingdoms. Monsaraz, Marvão, and the whitewashed hilltop villages scattered across the plains carry centuries of history in every stone.
Wild Coast & Slow Travel — From the vast golden plains to the dramatic cliffs of the Costa Vicentina, the Alentejo offers a rare combination of landscapes for those who want to travel with intention. With 250 days of sunshine, exceptional food, and a pace of life that feels like a remedy for the modern world, this is a destination that stays with you long after you return home.
Experiences we’ve created
8 Days in Porto & Douro Valley
Discover the essence of Northern Portugal on this 8-day journey from Porto to the Douro Valley, featuring wine tastings, scenic river cruises, historic villages, and the UNESCO-listed Alto Douro Wine Region.
Alentejo facts
- Home to Évora, one of Portugal's most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage cities, with Roman ruins, Gothic cathedrals, and medieval streets still intact.
- The Alentejo produces some of Portugal's most celebrated wines, from powerful reds to the ancient Talha wines made in clay amphorae, a tradition over 2,000 years old.
- The Montado, the Alentejo's unique cork oak ecosystem, is one of the most biodiverse landscapes in Europe and the source of most of the world's cork.
- The Costa Vicentina is part of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, one of the last truly wild coastlines in Western Europe.
- The region is home to some of Portugal's finest agritourism estates, offering an immersive connection to the land, its produce, and its people.
Alentejo Awards
- Best Enotourism Region in the World, USA Today.
- Évora, UNESCO World Heritage City.
- Mediterranean Diet, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Alentejo wines, consistently recognised among Portugal's finest by leading international publications.
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What our guests say about us
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Geertrui Hofmans
"The last stage before Porto had a very nice scenery and good quality bicycle roads. I also enjoyed the combination with the ferry. The scenery from Porto to Compostela and the 'cyclable' routes there through the woods."
March of 2023
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Geertrui Hofmans
"Good contact, good bikes, good wine & dine."
January of 2021
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Geertrui Hofmans
"Back from our bike trip from Porto to Lissabon. We enjoy it very much. Thank you for the good organization."
March of 2023
Company name
Geertrui Hofmans
"The last stage before Porto had a very nice scenery and good quality bicycle roads. I also enjoyed the combination with the ferry. The scenery from Porto to Compostela and the 'cyclable' routes there through the woods."
March of 2023
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