Holiday Rentals in Alentejo
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Holiday Rentals in Alentejo - A Guide to Alentejo
If you're thinking of hiring a car for your holiday be sure to read our tips on getting the cheapest car hire in Alentejo.
Alentejo is a vast region stretching from the river Tagus to the Algarve. Holiday rentals in Alentejo will appeal to those who like to discover unspoilt rural destinations, off the tourist trail.
From your Alentejo holiday rental you will enjoy wide open landscapes under huge expanses of sky, dotted with traditional white farmhouses. The main products of this region are wheat and cork, and the Alentejo plains are known as the “bread basket” of Portugal.
Rainfall is low making a holiday rental in Alentejo a good bet for dry sunny weather. The coastline is relatively undeveloped and although you can find Alentejo holiday rentals which are by the sea, these tend to be in fairly rural areas rather than tourist resorts.
The region has been occupied at times by both Romans and Moors and evidence of their architechture can still be seen in towns such as Portalegre near the Spanish border and Evora where a roman temple is still standing.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Alentejo
This region has been hardly touched by tourism and most Alentejo holiday rentals were originally part of one of the large estates which dotted the landscape. There are farmhouses to rent in Alentejo, often quite large and suitable for up to twelve people.
Smaller buildings on the estates have been converted into comfortable cottages to rent in Alentejo suitable for smaller groups. Cycling, fishing and horse riding are typical activities offered at many of these Alentejo holiday rentals.
In some of the larger towns such as Evora, Beja and Portalegre some of the former town houses of wealthy residents have been converted into apartments to rent in Alentejo. These apartments may have one or two bedrooms and maybe a balcony or terrace.
An Alentejo holiday rental like this is just perfect for lovers of history and architecture. Portalegre is on the hillier eastern side of the region and if your Alentejo holiday rental is located in this area you will find numerous castles, witness to the turbulent past of this border country.
Near the coast are several villas to rent in Alentejo, often quite large and with gardens and pools. The coastline here features dramatic cliffs and quiet coves rather than the long sandy stretches of the Algarve. With a holiday rental in Alentejo located by the sea you will often feel as though you have your own private cove and beach.
As this is the Atlantic the surf is good and this coastline is being discovered by surfers who take a holiday rental in Alentejo in order to enjoy their sport away from the crowds of sunseekers.
Alentejo Useful Information
The name Alentejo comes from the old Portugese Alem Tejo – beyond the Tejo (or Tagus) as the Tagus forms its northern boundary. Although covering nearly one third of the land mass of Portugal, Alentejo has only one third of the population making a holiday rental in Alentejo ideal for those who want to get away from the crowds.
As a result of the low population, public transport has not been developed to any great extent and a hired car is really essential in order to make the most of your Alentejo holiday rental.
Alentejo regions has 5 sub regions and you may wish to find out more about holiday rentals in Alentejo Central, holiday rentals in Alentejo Litoral, holiday rentals in Alto alentejo, holiday rentals in Baixo Alentejo and holiday rentals in Leziria do Tejo.