Hidden Portugal In Photos: Postcards From The Alentejo
Written by Jaillan Yehia
Capturing the sunset at Zambujeira do Mar
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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