The overlooked region of Portugal with epic landscapes and hearty food – but no crowds Duarte Dias © Joe Daniel Price/Getty Alentejo has its own distinct cultural identity within Portugal - Joe Daniel Price/Getty
You would be forgiven for having heard little about the Alentejo. Despite being the largest region in Portugal, it receives nowhere near as many international tourists as the Algarve, Lisbon and Porto. Fortunately, that means its natural beauty and human heritage have been well preserved.
Historically favoured by kings and nobility, Alentejo still to this day commands an understated respect from the Portuguese for being the source of unmatched cuisine which has shaped the country’s favourite dishes.
The overlooked region of Portugal with epic landscapes and hearty food – but no crowds
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