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Wine Tours in the Alentejo – a new wine tourism

Fiona Maclean — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:39:13 +0000

Wine Tours in the Alentejo and more: If the start of my trip to Alentejo took me through the ancient villages to the historic palace in Estramoz where I first fell in love with Portugal, the second part of our trip was focused on the changing landscape of this rural region which accounts for a ... Read more

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Marble, Heritage, Wine and Food in the Alentejo

Fiona Maclean — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 09:17:55 +0000

Borba, Estremoz and more in the Alentejo: Some twenty-five years ago, one of the first places I visited in the Alentejo was Estremoz. I can remember being overwhelmed by the stunning town and even more so by the Pousada where we stayed. So, I was really looking forward to a return visit to that part ... Read more

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Rugs and Bones – Arraiolos and Evora, Alentejo, Portugal

Fiona Maclean — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:30:55 +0000

The Alentejo – Arraiolos and Evora: Evora in the Alentejo region of Portugal was not entirely new to me; I’d visited this Unesco listed Heritage City twenty years or so ago on my first trip to Portugal. At that time we were Pousada hopping. The State-owned and (at the time) run historic hotels are scattered ... Read more

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In the Sanctuary of Kings – Convento do Espinheiro – Portugal

Fiona Maclean — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:47:54 +0000

Convento do Espinheiro Portugal – A Luxurious Lesson in History: On my last trip to Portugal I fell in love. I have to admit I have had something of a flirtation for a while now with this Country where my old passions seem to be seamlessly accommodated and new passions aroused. For that reason most ... Read more

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Sines, Alentejo Coast, Portugal – Fishing and Hidden Treasures.

Fiona Maclean — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 17:57:11 +0000

Sines – Fishing for Treasures on the Alentejo Coast: Visit Sines on the Alentejo Coast today and at first glance, you’ll find a small seaside town that is home to one of Portugal’s largest fish markets, a statue of Vasco da Gama, a castle and churches. Nothing too remarkable at first glance. Search a little ... Read more

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An introduction to the Alentejo, Portugal

Fiona Maclean — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 22:25:38 +0000

A Taste of Portugal – The Alentejo: I have a soft spot for Portugal. Especially for those parts of Portugal I’ve visited recently, where I’ve found a wealth of history, great food and a people for whom hospitality seems to be second nature. The Alentejo – directly south of the Tejo river, is somewhere I’ve ... Read more

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