Bert Snijder 
Member since: June 26, 2006
Total live articles: 21
Nestled between Lisbon and the Algarve, the vast region of Alentejo is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Discover the marvelous churches and chapels in Bareirro. The origins of Barreiro are linked to the Monks of the Order of Santiago.
The churches in the Costa Azul all have very different origins. Some of them developed through population growth as is mentioned before in references to the Order of Santiago, present in these lands, which has been a significant driving force leading to construction.
The churches in the Costa Azul all have very different origins. Some of them developed through population growth as is mentioned before in references to the Order of Santiago, present in these lands, which has been a significant driving force leading to construction.
Evora is a true open-air museum with a large number of wonderfully preserved monuments and buildings of public interest that led UNESCO to protect it as a World Heritage Site.
In the Costa Azul, a time for beach and coast. Costa da Caparica, Melides, Carvalhal and Troia affirm boundless space, sand stretching out beyond the horizon.
A trip throughout the different parishes will allow you to discover white villages and towns.
Alvito is rich of history and a beautiful place to visit and where it looks like time has stood still.
This is a part of the Alentejo with and is full of surprises.
The origins of the castle of Santiago do Cacem are rather curious, the result of the victory of a warrior princess over a fierce Moor called Kassen that took place on Santiago's (St James's) day.
Discover the marvelous churches and chapels in Bareirro. The origins of Barreiro are linked to the Monks of the Order of Santiago.
The churches in the Costa Azul all have very different origins. Some of them developed through population growth as is mentioned before in references to the Order of Santiago, present in these lands, which has been a significant driving force leading to construction.
A unique region between Lisbon and the Algarve, called the braedbasket of Portugal.
Peace and quiet seekers worldwide discover this new tourism area.
Discover Odemira and Vila Nova de Milfontes in the Alentejo Region of Portugal
The region known as Alentejo Interior has very particular climatic conditions, that create an ideal and privileged environment for the olive tree growth.
Portugal Property is at a premium currently especially in the Alentejo region.
The churches in the Costa Azul all have very different origins. Some of them developed through population growth as is mentioned before in references to the Order of Santiago, present in these lands, which has been a significant driving force leading to construction.
My Wifes chronic asthma was the major motive for us to search for a better climate after my retirement.
The origins of the castle of Santiago do Cacem are rather curious, the result of the victory of a warrior princess over a fierce Moor called Kassen that took place on Santiago's (St James's) day.
Portugal Property is at a premium currently especially in the Alentejo region.
Peace and quiet seekers worldwide discover this new tourism area.
The municipality of Grandola is blessed with unique riches in its environment and landscape, where ecosystems of great value subsist -the Troia Dunes Botanical Reserve that forms part of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, and the Grandola Hills.
The region known as Alentejo Interior has very particular climatic conditions, that create an ideal and privileged environment for the olive tree growth.
The origins of the castle of Santiago do Cacem are rather curious, the result of the victory of a warrior princess over a fierce Moor called Kassen that took place on Santiago's (St James's) day.
This is a part of the Alentejo with and is full of surprises.
Alvito is rich of history and a beautiful place to visit and where it looks like time has stood still.
A trip throughout the different parishes will allow you to discover white villages and towns.
In the Costa Azul, a time for beach and coast. Costa da Caparica, Melides, Carvalhal and Troia affirm boundless space, sand stretching out beyond the horizon.
My Wifes chronic asthma was the major motive for us to search for a better climate after my retirement.
