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	Abela Abela is a parish in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. A small village of typically Alentejan architecture, its parish church standing imposing on the hill. (more Info)
Aguiar	Aguiar is a parish in the municipality of Viana do Alentejo. (more Info)
Alandroal	is a more recently established fortified town from the 14th Century... (more Info)
Alcácer do Sal	The ancient town of Alcácer do Sal (al-kasr, from the Arab word for "castle", and do sal from its history of trade in salt)... (more Info)
Alcáçovas	Alcáçovas is a parish in the municipality of Viana do Alentejo. (more Info)
Aljustrel	Inhabited since remote times, Aljustrel became an important centre when its wealth in pyrites became known, and the mines were already explored in the 1st century BC by the Romans, who named the town Vipasca. (more Info)
Almodôvar	is a characteristic Alentejan town. Near Almodôvar, a number of archaeological sites have been discovered, such as the Megalithic findings at Monte do Guerreiro, Monte das Antas dos Mouriços, etc.(more Info)
Almograve	Almograve is a tiny village which only awakes for July and August. Than there are feasts and theatre on the street,... (more Info)
Alter do Chão	is a small place of Roman origin situated in the heart of the Alto Alentejo region. Evidence of its prosperity during the textile years of the 16th century can be seen in the form of an attractive Renaissance marble fountain... (more Info)
Alqueva	Alqueva is a parish in the municipality of Portel. The Alqueva Dam is the largest artificial lake in Europe,(more Info)
	Alvalade Alvalade is a parish in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. A village with an enchanting landscape located between Campilhas strem and the river Sado. (more Info)
Alvito	To the north west of the Beja is the town of Alvito with pre-Roman origins. The graceful town has grown around its palatial castle, ... (more Info)
Amareleja	Amareleja is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Amieira	Amieira is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info)
Arcos	Arcos is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
Arraiolos	with its 14th-century castle, is especially known for its rare handmade carpets and tapestries. Arraiolos is a pleasant Alentejo town, whose foundation dates back to the second century BC. (more Info)
Arronches	The municipality lies on the edge of the Serra de São Mamede and borders Spain. Arroches was an important stronghold during the wars with Spain. (more Info)
Avis	Founded in 1214 by the grand-master of the military Order of Avis. The graceful Medieval town, with narrow and winding streets and small houses exhibiting a typical front chimney,... (more Info)
Barrancos	Barrancos, on the border with Spain, is not far away from Moura and Serpa. Integrated in a vast region once called "The Contention" (for centuries without limits or borders and thus simultaneously populated by both Portuguese and Spanish),... (more Info)
Beja	Capital of the Baixo Alentejo. Because of its exposed position Beja was settled by the Romans and fortified. With the arrival of the Visigoths the Roman town "Pax Julia" became a diocesan town... (more Info)
Boavista dos Pinheiros	Boavista dos Pinheiros is a parish in the Odemira municipality. (more Info)
Borba	The town was retaken from the Moors in 1217. Borba is best known for its Alentejo regional wine. (more Info)
Brotas	Brotas is a parish in the municipality of Mora. (more Info)
Cabeção	Cabeção is a parish in the municipality of Mora. (more Info)
Campinho	Campinho is a parish in the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz. (more Info)
Campo (São Marcos do Campo)	Campo is a parish in the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz. (more Info)
Campo Maior	The country town of Campo Maior whose name is by legend based on three families that made their home in the "bigger field (campo maior)”. (more Info)
Canhestros	Canhestros is a parish in the muncipality of Ferreira do Alentejo. (more Info)
Castelo de Vide	It is a most attractive small Spa Town with lots of fascinating architectural character. Sitting on the northern edge of the Serra de São Mamede it is a popular place for passing tourists ... (more Info)
	Castro Verde Castro Verde is a rural town that was inhabited since pre-historic and Roman times.Castro Verde lies near the site where the legendary Battle of Ourique was fought, ... (more Info)
	Cercal do Alentejo Cercal do Alentejo is a small town and located near the coast, midway between Santiago do Cacém and Odemira, About 5 km away at our farm there is a spot providing excellent views over the Atlantic and the Serra da Mina. (more Info)
Colos	Colos is a parish in the Odemira municipality. (more Info)
Conceição	Conceição is a parish in the muncipality of Ourique. There are no documents that prove the origins of the population, but the vocabulary used in the Alcarias area lets one think of an Arab occupation. (more Info)
Corval	Corval is a parish in the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz. (more Info)
Crato	Crato became an important town in Portugal´s history when the Order of the Hospitallers received from king Sancho II, in 1232, vast territories in the Alto Alentejo region. (more Info)
Cuba	The town has several interesting churchs and is proud of its long tradition in the cantares alentejanos (typical singing by choirs of men with no musical instruments). (more Info)
Elvas	The city of Elvas is located near the border between Portugal and Spain.There are two main impressive visual sights linked to this city. Firstly, the well-preserved 17th Century fortifications around the old part, and secondly, the impressive Auqueduto de Amoreira. (more Info)
Ermidas-Sado	Ermidas-Sado is a parish in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. (more Info)
Estremoz	Estremoz is surrounded by two sets of fortified walls: the first was built in the 13th century around the medieval upper town and a second line of fortified ramparts was constructed to protect the lower zone during the War of Restoration against Spain. (more Info)
Évora	Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755 Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985) (more Info)
Evora Monte	Evora Monte, a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz, is another one of Portugal’s famous walled cities. Most of the city is enclosed within the protective area of the old walls. (more Info)
Faro do Alentejo	Faro do Alentejo is a parish in the muncipality of Cuba . (more Info)
Ferreira do Alentejo	Ferreira do Alentejo is a municipality in the Alentejo and is located in the District of Beja. (more Info)
Figueira dos Cavaleiros	Figueira dos Cavaleiros is a parish in the muncipality of Ferreira do Alentejo. (more Info)
Glória	Glória is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
Grândola	is a municipality in the Alentejo Litoral. The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in the district of Setúbal. (more Info)
Granja	Granja is a parish in the municipality of Mourão. (more Info)
Landeira	Landeira is a parish in the municipality of Vendas Novas. (more Info)
Luzianes-Gare	Luzianes-Gare is a parish in the Odemira municipality. (more Info)
Mértola	Mértola, overlooking the river Guadiana, is of great historical interest: in fact, this charming, whitewashed town is like a living museum with discoveries from different periods displayed in separate areas. (more Info)
Monte do Trigo	Monte do Trigo is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info)
Monteforte	Across to the northeast is the charming town of Monteforte. To the southeast of Estremoz are the towns of Borba and Vila Viçosa. The first town was retaken from the Moors in 1217 and is best known for its Alentejo regional wine. However, its history is quite bloody especially in 1662 when occupied by the troops led by John of Austria. Nearby in the plains of Monte Claros this army was soundly defeated by the Conde de Marialva. The second town Vila Viçosa is mainly famous as a result of becoming in earlier times the favourite home of the house of the Duques de Bragança. Originally Dom Jaime began the Palácio de Paço Real in 1501, but when the 8th Duke became the King but much of its interior riches were removed to his palace in Lisbon. Guided tours of the Palace to view the royal apartments can be taken and some are untouched from the day that Dom Carlos was assassinated in 1908 when riding in his coach through Lisbon. Particularly fascinating is the kitchen and its vast collection of polished copper utensils that were used to feed hundreds at each meal. There are a number of other interesting buildings in the town including the 14th Century Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição with a Gothic image of the Virgin Mary. In 1646 the King, Dom João IV, impulsively placed his crown on her head and named her the patron saint of all Portugal. From that day no monarch of Portugal has ever worn a crown on his own head. Also, to be found in this town is a interesting museum devoted to marble. On show are the many different types of stone and how it is worked and its final destination around the world. Slightly further south is the town of Alandroal, a more recently established fortified town from the 14th Century. The 16th Century Erminda de São Bento was built nearby to record their gratitude in being saved in answer to their prayers from the various plagues in Europe that always avoided this town. Again, further to the south is the town of Redondo set in the heart of the wine district. This area has many megalithic monuments indicating its popularity during the Neolithic period. There is still evidence left of its castle built by Dom Dinis in the 14th Century. To the southwest is the small ancient Roman town of Evoramonte. The present castle has been rebuilt but its origin dates back to the 13th Century. Unfortunately, the centre piece that crowns the castle which is the 16th Century Torre de Menagem, has been recently faced with cement and thus removing any charm when seen from a close distance.
Montemor-o-Novo	Montemor-o-Novo is a municipality located in the District of Évora. It was fortified by the Romans and Moors and reconquered by the Christians in the 13th century, ... (more Info)
Montoito	Montoito is a parish in the municipality of Redondo. (more Info)
Monsaraz	Perched on the top of a hill, the tiny medieval walled town of Monsaraz is a "jewel in the crown” of the Alentejo, With its narrow cobbled lanes, low-rise old houses and an imposing castle, visitors are offered a feel of medieval Portugal in one of the oldest places in the country. (more Info)
Mora	Mora is a municipality located in the District of Évora. An impressive reminder of the wealth and beauty of the region in former times is to be seen in Torre da Águias, ... (more Info)
Moura	Moura was once an important fortified town. The name of Moura (Moorish woman or girl) is born from a mixture of legend and history. (more Info)
Mourão	Mourão is a municipality in the District of Évora. The small town of Mourão has the impressive high walls of a 14th Century castle overlooking the River Guadiana. (more Info)
Landeira	Landeira is a parish in the municipality of Vendas Novas. (more Info)
Luz	Luz is a parish in the municipality of Mourão. The small Aldeia da Luz (Village of Light) was flooded by the waters of the great Alqueva Reservoir. (more Info)
Odemira	The Alentejo is crossed by the river Mira, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Europe. The name and historical meaning of the town Odemira are due to the river. One can spot the old cultural monuments of Odemira, such as the Necropolis in Galeado, which was build in the (Eisenzeit), and the regional handicraft. (more Info)
Odivelas	Odivelas is a parish in the muncipality of Ferreira do Alentejo. (more Info)
Oriola	Oriola is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info)
Ourique	Ourique is a municipality located in the District of Beja.It's a very attractive town with several little shops, restaurants, bars and a discoteque. (more Info)
Panóias	Panóias is a parish in the muncipality of Ourique. (more Info)
Pavia	Pavia is a parish in the municipality of Mora. One of its features in a squares stands a large "dolman” and to it is attached a small chapel that was probably built in the 16th Century. (more Info)
Pereiras-Gare	Pereiras-Gare is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
Peroguarda	Peroguarda is a parish in the muncipality of Ferreira do Alentejo. (more Info)
Portel	Portel is a municipality located in the District of Évora. The town lies beneath and around its commanding 14th Century castle. (more Info)
	Porto Covo In the nature preserve of the southwestern Alentejo is a very charming town. Beaches of white and fine sand, transparent waters, rustic coast and high cliffs make Porto Covo an important tourist attraction . (more Info)
Póvoa	Póvoa is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Redondo	The town of Redondo is set in the heart of the vine growing district. A cheerful little town with an imposing castle, ... (more Info)
Reguengos de Monsaraz	The county of Reguengos de Monsaraz, situated in the southeast of the Central Alentejo region, is famous for the wines of its demarcated region but has a lot more to offer visitors. (more Info)
Relíquias	Relíquias is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
Saboja	Saboja is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
Safara	Safara is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Santo Aleixo da Restauração	Santo Aleixo da Restauração is a parish in the muncipality of Moura (more Info)
	Santa Clara-a-Velha is a small, agricultural village, where one cand find many things typical to the Alentejo. The reservoir Santa Clara is one of the largest lakes in Europe. Its stunning beauty is best seen from the summit of the mountain. (more Info)
Santa Luzia (Ourique)	Santa Luzia is a parish in the muncipality of Ourique. (more Info)
Santa Maria (Estremoz)	Santa Maria is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
Santa Maria (Odemira)	Santa Maria is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
Santana (Portel)	Santana is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info)
Santana da Serra	Santana da Serra is a parish in the muncipality of Ourique. (more Info)
Santarém	The city of Santarém stands on a plateau northeast from Lisbon, on the right bank of the Tagus river and is the lively capital of Ribatejo. Santarém can be proud of its past... (more Info)
Santo Aleixo da Restauração	Santo Aleixo da Restauração is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Santo Amador	Santo Amador is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Santo André (Estremoz)	Santo André is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
Santo Agostinho	Santo Agostinho is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Santo Estêvão (Estremoz)	Santo Estêvão is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
São Bartolomeu do Outeiro	São Bartolomeu do Outeiro is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info)
São Bento de Ana Loura	São Bento de Ana Loura is a small parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (mehr Infos)
São Bento do Ameixial	São Bento do Ameixial is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
São Bento do Cortiço	São Bento do Cortiço is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
São Domingos de Ana Loura	São Domingos de Ana Loura is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
São João Baptista:	São João Baptista is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
São Lourenço de Mamporcão	São Lourenço de Mamporcão is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
São Luis	São Luis is a little place with urban character, but very alentejano. The village is divided from the flat coastal region through a mountain range. (more Info)
São Martinho das Amoreiras	São Martinho das Amoreiras is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
São Salvador	São Salvador is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
São Teotonio	São Teotonio is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
Serpa	Situated just 30 km from the Spanish border, it is an excellent base from which to explore the lower eastern side of Portugal, as well as neighbouring parts of Spain. (more Info)
	Sines The municipality's southern coastline, preserved almost to its wild state, is protected by natural park. With more than six centuries of history, the town centre of Sines keeps the main lines of its medieval foundation... (more Info)
Sobral da Adiça	Sobral da Adiça is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info)
Sousel	The town is closely associated with Nuno Álvares Pereira, who rallied his troops there prior to the victorious Battle of Atoleiros, which took place on 6 April, 1384. (more Info)
Vale de Santiago	Vale de Santiago is a parish in the muncipality of Odemira. (more Info)
Veiros (Estremoz)	Veiros is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info)
Vendas Novas	The council of "Vendas Novas" consists of 7 urban agglomerations - Vendas Novas, Landeira, Bombel, Afeiteira, Piçarras, Nicolaus and Marconi. There are 2 main waterways, namely the "Ribeira da Canha" in the North and the "Ribeira da Marateca" in the South. (more Info)
Vera Cruz	Vera Cruz is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info)
Vila Nova de Milfontes	which is situated in the middle of the natural preserve of the southeastern Alentejo, is one of the most popular holiday locations of the region. The main attractions are its beaches, .. . (more Info)
Viana do Alentejo	It is one of the most attractive towns of the Alto Alentejo, where its natural springs have offered an abundant source of water to the region´s dry plains since Roman times. (more Info)
Vidigueira	To the northeast of Beja is the town of Vidigueira with its rich association with the family of the explorer Vasco da Gama who acquired its rights from the King in 1519. . (more Info)
Vila Alva	Vila Alva is a parish in the muncipality of Cuba . (more Info)
Vila Nova de Milfontes	The beaches are its main attraction, although lately the clear waters of river Mira and its beautiful estuary became another place looked after by tourists. (more Info)
Vila Ruiva	Vila Ruiva is a parish in the muncipality of Cuba . (more Info)
Vila Viçosa	The town Vila Viçosa is mainly famous as a result of becoming in earlier times the favourite home of the House of the Duques de Bragança. (more Info)
	Zambujeira do Mar Zambujeira do Mar still remains as one of the last paradises on Alentejo's southwest coast. Its beaches constitute one of its most important attractions, (more info)