Arraiolos travel guide for food lovers
Arraiolos is a charming town in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Ask any Portuguese and they’ll probably tell you that Arraiolos is synonymous with typical carpets, carpete de Arraiolos, but there’s certainly much more to this lovely town than what happens under your feet. Feat photo by Evasões Photo by Zara Quiroga Located about…
April 20, 2025
Montemor-o-Novo travel guide for food lovers
We have said it before and we will say it again: Alentejo is an unmissable part of Portugal, even more so for food lovers, as here you’ll find one of Portugal’s most acclaimed regional cuisines. Tucked away in the vast expanses of Alentejo, just an hour from Lisbon, Montemor-o-Novo is a hidden gem begging…
March 25, 2025
Alcácer do Sal travel guide for food lovers
About an hour’s drive south of the Portuguese capital, Alcácer do Sal is a part of Portugal’s Alentejo region. This historic town has good cultural and gastronomic offerings, making it a perfect day trip destination from Lisbon. Traveling to Alcácer do Sal from Lisbon is straightforward. By car, take the A2 motorway towards the…
February 25, 2025
Explore the best flavors of the Alentejo: what and where to eat in Lisbon
Sandwiched between the very popular Lisbon and Algarve regions, Alentejo might go unnoticed by many foreign visitors. However, this southern region has real charm to it. Its diverse geography ranges from open fields to rugged mountains and breathtaking ocean views. The Baixo Alentejo region is known for its vast, flat plains, and a rural…
January 1, 2025