Top Things to do in Alentejo
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Alentejo, Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Alentejo, Portugal including Parque Natural da Arrabida, Monte da Ravasqueira, Cortes de Cima, Aglomerado urbano Intra-muros, Observatorio do Lago Alqueva, Centro de Ciencia do Cafe, Corktrekking, Joao Portugal Ramos Wines, Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres, Pulo do Lobo.
Restaurants in Alentejo
1. Parque Natural da Arrabida
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,672 reviews
Reviewed By Fatima2020s
Mesmerising landscape. A lot of beautiful spots. Possibility of doing paddle, canoeing or simply walk.
2. Monte da Ravasqueira
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5.0 based on 191 reviews
Located in the village of Arraiolos, one hour away from Lisbon, Monte da Ravasqueira has maintained a three-generation link to the Jose de Mello family since 1943. The vast area of typical Alentejo landscape and the unique geological and climatic conditions found here led Jose Manuel de Mello to believe that Monte da Ravasqueira had everything to be a producer of high-quality wines. Today, Monte da Ravasqueira extends over approximately 3,000 hectares, 45 of which are dedicated to vineyards. In keeping with the quality and character of its wines, blending tradition, innovation, and dedication to the art and science of winemaking. Monte da Ravasqueira also develops other activities related to cork, cattle, fattening of the Alentejo black pig, as well as the production of honey and olive oil, besides the wine tourism activities such as especially designed wine tasting, courses, and visits.
Reviewed By susancH6602SF
We visited this winery on a beautiful spring day. Our guide Enez was wonderful and the property is lovely. At the end of the tour we enjoyed a lunch of delicious local specialities , plenty of wine and tasty desserts in a very relaxed setting.It is a quick drive from Evora and nice to see the surrounding countryside .
3. Cortes de Cima
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Come visit us and enjoy a guided tasting of selected Cortes de Cima wines in our tasting room, while enjoying breathraking views of our vineyards. Opening time: Monday to Friday (closed on holidays and weekends) 9h00 - 12h00; 13h00 - 16h00 (prior booking required)
Reviewed By Bidisbidis
We had a great time at Cortes de Cima, from the nice visit and chat with Jose to the beautiful domain. We enjoyed every moment especially the tasting with an amazing selection of finger food. The wines we tried were just perfect and we did buy some bottles afterwards to make it last a little longer. I would recommend this place and tour to any visitor passing by this region!
4. Aglomerado urbano Intra-muros
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5.0 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal
A small, delightful village of 150 whitewashed houses set in narrow streets with a castle above it. It is a location every tourist to the Alentejo must visit. The local câmara however needs to train its staff better. The lady in the tourist office couldn't give a welcoming smile, the young man in the castle ticket office was gruff and unfriendly and the women in the Casa Cultural couldn't respond when said good afternoon to. That said, it did not spoil my visit and wandering around the narrow streets admiring the sites and the views was a pleasure.
5. Observatorio do Lago Alqueva
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5.0 based on 264 reviews
The Observatorio do Lago Alqueva – OLA (Lake Alqueva Observatory) is an astronomical observatory next to the medieval village of Monsaraz. OLA offers almost daily tours of the magnificent night sky of Monsaraz, where one can learn the orientation by the North Star, identify the constellations and know their legends, relate stellar colours with their ages, observe star clusters, nebulas and distant galaxies with the help of telescopes. The explanations are presented with clear examples and language by OLA’s guides. When the weather is cloudy, we resort to a simulation using astronomy software. The observatory also promotes courses on astronomy and astrophotography and has a vast program of outreach talks and activities for the general public, schools and senior groups.
Reviewed By IdB11_NL - Utrecht, The Netherlands
We had a great evening with Nelson (and other families). He explained a lot about the (newborn) stars, planets, galaxies etcetera. And showed them with his telescopes. He has an enormous knowledge and can explain it very well. And every question was answered in a very clear way.
6. Centro de Ciencia do Cafe
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5.0 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By 485billr - Edmonton, Canada
A great diversity of learning approaches taken to keep the visitor interest up. My wife and I loved the smuggling coffee game and our barista one-on one knowledge booster session. The whole place is sprinkled with fun facts and the treatment of human coffee culture is especially fun.
7. Corktrekking
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
Enjoy a 2 hour Jeep-tour to explore the traditional cork forests of the Alentejo. Our local guide will give you full explanations during the tour, as you discover the in's out's of the cork world.
8. Joao Portugal Ramos Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Designed in accordance with the traditional architecture of the Alentejo region, this winery has put Estremoz on the map of the great wine regions, welcoming visitors from all over the world. The purpose is to discover the achievements of Joao Portugal Ramos, but on the way also discover the reasons for his passion for the Alentejo. A tour or a lunch offers the time and tranquility that are perfect for enjoying our wines and the local cuisine. With a shop, tasting room, lecture room, meeting room and dining room , Vila Santa offers a welcome to those wanting to discover, taste and take home wines that will leave a perfect memory of this region. Our five senses all come into play when we travel. Food and drink is part of many people’s tourist experience and the best way to truly grasp the terroir of a wine is to visit where it’s made. Vila Santa tour offers you a visit to the vineyards, the winery, and cellars, where the vinification process is explained to the visitors. You have the opportunity to choose between a wine tasting accompanied by regional cheeses and a selection of different appetizers according to the seasons products or a typical Alentejo lunch , “be a winemaker for a day” or take a cooking class, where culture, tradition and the character of our wines come in complete harmony, promising a unique and unforgettable experience . During harvest time it’s also possible to take part in grape picking and foot-trodding in old marble "lagares" (stone troughs).
Reviewed By Irrashimasse
I have toured wineries in a number of countries, but this one will always rate highest in my memories. We showed up at the gorgeous Joao Portugal Ramos estate on a perfect March morning for a tour, tasting and lunch we had arranged through (the awesome) Portugal Trails agency. Acres if perfectly trimmed vines, cork and olive trees surround the fairly new, ultra modern winery. We were so extremely lucky, we were the only visitors on this perfect morning, and had the place entirely to ourselves. Our lovely young tour guide Tania gave us an introduction and took us through the processing and aging facilities, then up to the courtyard and dining room atop the property. We had our couverte (appetizer) course on a nice big outdoor picnic table with views of their most Tuscan-like estate. We then went into the splendidly appointed dining room, where we were served a four course lunch of a delicious pumpkin soup, followed by a 5-star duck risotto and cucumber salad, a nice cheese selection and a desert medley that included their chocolate sin cake. Noone could push away from that table unimpressed! Oh, and did I mention this is a winery? Each course was accompanied by a generous serving of most excellent whites and reds. Sorry we cannot comment on their port, which we had to politely decline. Im sure it was as awesome as the table fare we were served in considerably greater profusion than your usual estate “tasting.” We have been all over this gorgeous country on our two week tour, but hours spent at this property are and remain one of our most cherished Portuguese experiences. Thank you Tania and staff. A first class experience, and a first rate wine property.
9. Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres
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4.5 based on 1,259 reviews
Reviewed By remcoh127 - Santa Barbara de Nexe, Portugal
The 8,000 year old, Cromeleque dos Almendres near Guadelupe (Évora, Alentejo) dates from the new Stone Age and Bronze Age. The double stone circle is made up of 95 egg-shaped megaliths and is located on top of a hill. There is a rolling landscape with cork oaks all around; the view is beautiful. The standing stones of the Almendres Cromlech are regarded as the finest example of Neolithic structures that remain on the Iberian Peninsula. Thankfully, the local government has not cordoned or fenced off the stones and visitors are free to wander around the entire site and even touch the stones. This relaxed approach extends to the management of the site, there is no entrance fee and the stones are open to visit at any time. You need a car to reach the stones from the visitors centre over a unpaved track of 4 km, walking is not advised because you share the track with cars. The atmosphere is peaceful and you experience a magical sentiment when think this was build 6.000 B.C.
10. Pulo do Lobo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By 966henriquea - Lisbon District, Portugal
It is just one of those sites that is worth visiting, not only for itself but also for the journey there, to really understand the landscape. And to see how over the millennia this river has carved a deep valley in this landscape, the same on both sides of the river, and also how tiny it must be today compared to the days before the dams . the whole valley must once have been filled with a roaring stream of water. We were lucky to see int at the end of two intense raining weeks, with a lot more raring water than the average visitor and completely different scenery than the other pictures posted here.
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