Paisagem Alentejana

Paisagem Alentejana - Arraiolos visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Paisagem Alentejana' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Distrito Évora.

'Alentejo' describes a region of Portugal famous for beautiful landscape, made up of fields, rolling hills and orchards with sheep and cattle grazing. This image shows a view of the Paisagem Alentejana countryside taken just outside Arraiolos near Évora, on the N4 road between Arraiolos and Montemor-o-Novo.

Alentejo contains a wide diversity of Agricultural Tourism, where many of the hotels and associated restaurants grow their own food. Known as Hotels of Charm, Houses of Tourism Tourist Rural or Aldeamentos, these little secrets are hidden away in the countryside, surrounded by natural sights and sounds and make an ideal romantic retreat, within easy reach of various attractions and world heritage sites. Many who visit the region come away understanding why Alentejo is considered one of the hidden gems of Portugal. Alentejana is the home of the 'Carne de Porco à Alentejana' (Alentejana Pork), one of the most famous, traditional pork dishes in Portugal.

http://www.visitalentejo.pt/vpt

Flight: Lisbon International Airport (LIS).
Road: A2, A6, N 114