Introduction This is how Alentejo is, a land of healthy people who entrust the most moving story to the olive trees. And this is the story of the Jewish route. It could be the Jewish presence in a piece of architecture or gastronomy or in that heritage of memories that bounces from generation to generation. Jewish Alentejo

Door and wall with traditional Alentejo painting At some point, Evora become the headquarters of one of the seven “ouvidorias jurídicas” (Portuguese Jewish courts). It also came to have the Holy Inquisition court which processed more accusation cases for Judaism in Portugal. One of the bloodiest, right after Coimbra’s court…

These memories of the past are also shared by other cities, such as Santarém, Portalegre and Beja, and in the former Jewish quarters, particularly in Castelo de Vide. Photo: Aqueduto da Amoreira, Elvas The flat land makes hiking and cycling easy, though horses are also part of the landscape. You can combine these rides with birdwatching and, in dams such as Alqueva, with …

2021-11-22 · One of the best Alentejo carnivals takes place in Sines, a seaside resort, making Algarve in February-March a burst of vivid colors and extravaganza in your retina. Conclusion What makes Alentejo a true hidden gem is its size, great nature, stunning architecture, be it medieval or Roman, and of course its relative lack of tourism.

2021-03-11 · Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal.This hot, dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title.Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a rich, ripe, …

Alentejo (UK: / ˌ æ l ən ˈ t eɪ ʒ uː / AL-ən-TAY-zhoo, Portuguese: [ɐlẽˈtɛʒu] ()) is a geographical, historical, and cultural region of south–central and southern Portugal.In Portuguese, its name means "beyond (além) the Tagus river" (Tejo).Alentejo includes the regions of Alto Alentejo and Baixo Alentejo.It corresponds to the districts of Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and ...

Alentejo (Vinho do Alentejo, Alentejo wines) is a Portuguese wine region in the Alentejo region. The entire region is entitled to use the Vinho Regional designation Alentejano VR, while some areas are also classified at the higher Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC) level under the designation Alentejo DOC. VR is similar to the French vin de pays and DOC to the French AOC.