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Alentejo: the information
■ The region of Alentejo takes up a third of
the country and is about the size of
Belgium. Evora is the capital of Alentejo
and is an Unesco-listed heritage area. It
will suit adventurous and nature lovers,
and families and couples into everything
from gastronomy, history and culture to
ecotourism, wine tourism and active
breaks. Official Alentejo wine routes
inform visitors of which producers allow
tours of their cellars and host wine-tasting
sessions.
■ Airlines flying from the UK to Lisbon and
Faro include TAP, British Airways, easyJet
(Lisbon and Faro), First Choice (Faro), Jet2
(Faro), Ryanair (Faro), Aer Lingus (Faro)
and Thomsonfly (Lisbon and Faro).
■ For customers looking for something a
little different, suggest the Portuguese
pousadas: a network of more than 40 A typical view of the rolling Alentejo landscape
unique hotels that reflect the rich
diversity, culture and traditions of the it is certainly a market tourist bosses believe To the east
Portuguese regions. they could tap into in the UK. The 460-mile Guadiana river hugs the
■ In Beja, clients can explore the The river will also appeal to history buffs, eastern border of Alentejo, flowing south
13th-century convent of Sao Francisco. with legacies of both Phoenician and Roman from Spain through Portugal.
civilisations preserved all around. I joined it near the town of Serpa,
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