Beach beauty: exploring the Alentejo coast

The Portuguese are wise; they keep the best for themselves.

A taste of Portugal: the best food and drink in the Alentejo

Find out what not to miss on a food tour of this oft-overlooked Portuguese region

Bloodthirsty bandits in Brazil

“The gunman gets into my car. He’s in the passenger seat now. The barrel is pressed against my temple. This is it.”

A window into the past: the best historical sights in Alentejo

From crumbling castles to preserved palaces, this region offers an extraordinary insight into Portugal’s rich past.