Nestled in the heart of Alentejo, southern Portugal, the charming village of Mértola has earned international recognition from the United Nations as one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages in 2025.

This region is home to a captivating landscape of dry plains, gentle hills and dramatic coastlines, plus historic attractions, such as Moorish villages and wealthy medieval towns. The Alentejo region, ...

South of the Tagus River, the Alentejo stretches out like an ocean of peaceful, golden land. A region of light, memory, and life lived slow, it offers an authentic view of Portugal, far from the ...

The Alentejo is one of the best areas in Portugal for exploring by bike and it’s easily accessible from both Lisbon and the Algarve. The terrain is generally rolling, with a few steep hills, but ...