{"id":861410,"date":"2024-12-21T14:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T12:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=861410"},"modified":"2025-03-09T15:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T13:11:32","slug":"alentejo-from-golden-beaches-to-historical-evora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/alentejo-from-golden-beaches-to-historical-evora\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Alentejo: from golden beaches to historical Evora"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tagus River originates in the mountains outside Madrid<\/a> and flows into the ocean at Lisbon<\/a>, dividing Portugal almost in half. Below and south of the river is the largest region in the country – Alentejo.<\/p>\n

You can talk endlessly about the beauty of these lands: here you will find mountain landscapes<\/a>, fields with olives and vineyards, and a rocky ocean coast. I\u2019ll probably focus on the latter during the swimming season.<\/p>\n

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Weather in Alentejo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In July-August there is no rain here, it is usually sunny and hot – the air temperature during<\/a> the day is 30-35\u2103. The Atlantic breeze and cool water – 20-22\u2103 – save you from the heat.<\/p>\n

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Where to go and where to stay?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I'll tell you about three small coastal towns. There are few<\/a> attractions in them, but they have everything you need for a vacation – restaurants, shops, hotels<\/a> and, of course, beaches. Please note that on the port<\/a> of Gali beaches there are not always sun loungers with umbrellas, bathrooms and cafes.<\/p>\n

I saved all the locations on one map. If possible, visit different beaches – in this region they are very beautiful and different from one another.<\/p>\n

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Sines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This port town is the birthplace of Vasco Da Gama. In Sini\u0161 there is an avenue named after the navigator who opened the route to India. It has the main beach of the city (point A.<\/strong> Praia Vasco da Gama<\/strong>). A cozy cove with calm water and a sandy shore invites you to soak up the southern sun. The Vasco Da Gama monument looks down onto the beach from the hill (point B. Est\u00e1tua de Vasco Da Gama<\/strong>). It stands next to the temple where the famous native of Sines was baptized.<\/p>\n

\"Alentejo.\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Climb the wall of the Sines fortress (point C. Castelo de Sines<\/strong>) to get a better view of the bay with the port and see the roofs of the city houses.<\/p>\n

\"Alentejo.\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Sines is small – only 12.5 thousand people live here. Therefore, a walk through the heart of the city will not take much time (point D. Centro Hist\u00f3rico de Sines<\/strong>). Cobbled streets, white houses with blue or yellow edging are the traditional flavor of this region.<\/p>\n

Visit the Garden of Discovery (point E. Jardim das Descobertas<\/strong>). How many of our tiny towns have such charm?<\/p>\n

\"Alentejo.\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Go to the old railway station (point F. Cais da Esta\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>). His warehouse was turned into a restaurant. This place has been included in the Michelin<\/a> Guides twice. The food is regional and delicious. Prices<\/a> are affordable – just like in any other resort establishment. Industrial interior and service at a good European level – I recommend it.<\/p>\n

Porto Covo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The beaches<\/a> in Porto Covo are works of art! Small sandy shores are hidden behind rocky cliffs – secluded and breathtakingly beautiful!<\/p>\n

\"Alentejo.\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Porto Covo itself is a fishing village of a thousand inhabitants. Personally, I love small Portuguese places – they are cozy and cute. In addition, this is a tourist location, so here you will find not only ancient churches, well-kept houses and cobblestone streets, but also a bunch of restaurants and shops.<\/p>\n

\"Alentejo.\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Three kilometers from Porto Covo there is a peach island – Ilha do Pessegueiro<\/strong>. The peach trees are no longer there, but the ruins of a medieval fort remain. They say the island was once a haven for pirates. Now only the bravest can get there – by swimming. I couldn't find any organized tours.<\/p>\n

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On the shore stands an abandoned 16th-century twin fort – Nossa Senhora da Queimada (Forte de Nossa Senhora da Queimada<\/strong>). There is a cozy restaurant next to it.<\/p>\n

Vila Nova de Milfontes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This town is firmly embedded in my memory. I felt some special vibe when I walked through the streets of Vila Nova de Milfontes. Cafes full of people. Charming houses with Azulejo<\/a> numbers. Usually about 4 thousand people live here, but during the holiday season there are many more.<\/p>\n

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The Church of Nossa Senhora de F\u00e1tima (point A. Igreja de Nossa Senhora de F\u00e1tima)<\/strong> is the new temple of the city.<\/p>\n

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The old church from the 15th century bears the name of Our Lady<\/a> of Grace (point B. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Gra\u00e7a<\/strong>). From here in August the river procession starts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the banks of the Mira River stands the 16th-century Fort de S\u00e3o Clemente (Point D. Forte de S\u00e3o Clemente<\/strong>). And next to it there is a monument to the aviators (point C. Aos Aviadores<\/strong>), who went from here to Macau<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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