Showing posts with label Costa Alentejana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Costa Alentejana. Show all posts

Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Travel. Romance. Magnificent Costa Alentejana area of Portugal

The sun is our greatest asset. On the Costa Alentejana, summer can stretch from March until November. From Alcácer do Sal to Odemira, there are miles of beaches to discover. From the extensive beaches in the north to the little coves hidden among the cliffs in the south, a calm and secret ocean awaits you. No traffic, no crowds.

Located in Southwest Portugal, the Costa Alentejana is a region of unique characteristics, accessed in a few hours from any major European airport. Few destinations in the world combine, in such harmony, development and tradition with comfort and nature, an itinerary of sporting, cultural and leisure activities with the tranquillity of a natural and built landscape that invites tranquillity, romance and relaxation.


This whole scene of natural life can be covered in romantic walks on foot, horseback, boat, or along the graceful roads that cut through the landscape. Because time is on our side and a single moment, if well spent, can last a lifetime.
Beaches are just one of many features of the Costa Alentejana. Throughout the region you will find incredible, unspoiled landscape, natural lakes, reservoirs and places where you could be forgiven for thinking that the sun was setting just for you.

Celebrating unique moments

The Costa Alentejana is romantic. It is a destination of choice for those who love beauty, nature, life and love, above all, for those who want to share this with someone. For a vacation away from the daily routine that distracts us from what is truly important or just to celebrate a special event, here you will find numerous hotels, pousadas, restaurants and bars waiting to be discovered by two. Many experiences only make sense lived side by side.


Hotels overlooking the sea, pousadas built between silence and the landscape, rural tourism accommodation in the heart of nature. The Costa Alentejana is a map of charming places for every romance. Modern and elegant, natural and discreet, elegant and sincere.

Life should be celebrated at the table, with a cuisine refined over centuries and accompanied with exceptional wines. From cosy typical restaurants to areas of the latest design, you’re in good company, with the surf breaking on the sand and the sky sprinkled with stars.

After toasting to the present and the future, come and discover the past.
The castles, churches, museums and ruins that remind us, that long ago, the Roman Empire arrived here, at the gates to the Atlantic. And lose yourself in fairs, festivals and processions.


You can dance the whole year to the tune of local songs or wait for the big summer festivals, when the Costa Alentejana becomes the world capital of music.

Love needs time and space. And time and space are precisely what the Costa Alentejana specializes in. Time and space to leave the world behind for a while. Time and space to break the routine and be free. Time and space for romance. Time and space to rediscover each other and celebrate.

by CostaAlentejana

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Portugal. Alentejo. Nature and heritage. Relaxation.

Located in Southwest Portugal, the Costa Alentejana is a region with unique characteristics, accessible in just a few hours from any major European airport.

Very few destinations in the world combine, in such harmony, development and tradition, comfort and nature, and an itinerary of excellent sporting, cultural and leisure activities within a peaceful natural and built landscape that invites relaxation, entertainment and discovery.
The Costa Alentejana is probably one of the best-kept secrets of the traveller’s world.
Although increasingly visited by domestic and international tourists, this region has managed to preserve all the original and authentic characteristics that made it a sanctuary
of nature and relaxation.


Enjoy this leisure, taking all the time in the world.
The first step is to choose one of the many hotels in the region. Modern hotels, quiet ‘pousadas’ - a family owned boutique hotel type accommodation,  small lodgings that make hospitality a work of art.
Comfort,  variety and great taste, which extends to the table of any of the local restaurants too.
Delicious gastronomy delights! Fresh fish, selected meat, organic vegetables, irresistible desserts made from traditional popular recipes, or those from regional abbeys.
Alentejo cuisine has many regional specialities within itself and  is a result of centuries of refinement and is one of Portugal’s greatest treasures.

Open all year round
Now, choose the best time to come. It’s quite simple really. From March to November, we generally find the lowest temperature is a pleasant 11C’.
Winter occurs in the remaining three months, sun and very mild temperature, that invites us to indulge in various pleasures here: wine tasting, regional gastronomy proving in front of fireplaces, the luxury of falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the surf.

Sun is the most famous resident of the Costa Alentejana. It warms thousands of miles of unexplored beaches and illuminates a sumptuous landscape that offers unforgettable views.
Discover the region that is home to ancient Roman settlements, centuries-old castles, towns and villages full of history.
Visit the casino, the museums, the nature and wildlife parks. Discover crafts, music and culture celebrated at fairs and festivals.


On the Costa Alentejana, we like to savour life slowly, welcoming those who arrive with an itinerary of appropriate physical activities.
Golf is one of our passions. Another is to surrender the mind and body to the care of the spas in the region.

And a list of activities is actually really extensive! Fishing and diving, boat trips on the river or along the coast. Watching birds or dolphins. Hiking and horseback riding. Surfing, bodyboarding, canoeing... All dedicated to four key things: health, fun, relaxation, making the most of this breath-taking landscape, without disturbing nature anyhow.

Costa Alentejana is a natural reserve of comfort and relaxation. A land of authentic people and customs, that shunned mass tourism and which has learned to develop and modernize without losing its essence. This identity cherishes, above all else, time.
Time to live, feel, taste and learn. Come and discover it all and enjoy yourself!

by CostaAlentejana