Hidden Portugal In Photos: Postcards From The Alentejo
Written by Jaillan Yehia
You’ve heard of Lisbon and the Algarve but what about the sleepy swathe of Portugal which lies between these two areas? The road joining Portugal’s main tourist hubs may be well-travelled, but not so the towns, beaches and farmlands of the Alentejo region itself. Here we explore Portugal’s best kept secret in photographs…

Relaxing in Evora

Sunset at Almendres Magalithic Site

Evora’s backstreets

Sheep in the grounds of Monte Do Geistal Rural tourism

Church at Zambujeira do Mar at sunset

The streets of Evora

Sunset at the Almendres monument

A quiet moment in Evora

Courtyard outside Evora

Sunshine and dust on the roads of the Alentejo

View of Zambujeira Beach

Well trodden path to the megalith

Picture window at Cadaval Palace

The Alentejo’s beaches

Blinding Sunset
I hope these photographs will inspire you to visit the Alentejo region for yourself.
SavoirThere was a guest of Sunvil Holidays in the Alentejo. For more information you can also visit Tourism Alentejo.
Tags: Alentejo, Photography, Portugal, travel photography
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