--- title: 8 Reasons why you shoud visit Alentejo | Wine Tours description: 8 reasons why you should visit Alentejo. Wine and food tours, the best wineries and the best wine tastings in Portugal. image: https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2599324988-jpg/Blog/adega_mayor3_63929380754b53fad4f0fe_1.jpg --- [![svgexport-1 (2)](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/svgexport-1%20(2).png?width=319&height=45&name=svgexport-1%20(2).png)](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/)   ![support](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/support.png?width=22&name=support.png)Contact our Team: +351 22 6102075 - [Best Sellers](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/best-sellers-wine-tours-in-portugal) - [Cruises](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/cruises-tours-portugal) - [Wine & Food](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/wine-food-tours) - [Luxury Tours](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/luxury-wine-tours-portugal) - [Culture & Heritage](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/culture-heritage-tours) - [Short Breaks](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/short-breaks-in-portugal) # 8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Alentejo Posted by: [Wine Tourism in Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/wine-tourism-in-portugal) ![Post Date](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/icons/post-date.png) 18-Jun-2019 09:56:28 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Alentejo is one of the most beautiful and charming regions in the world, with Évora city centre considered by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Located just one-hour drive from Lisbon that should be a reason to visit Alentejo for itself. Plus, the indulgent Wine and food tours, the best wineries and the best wine tastings in Portugal. Although we can share another 8 reasons why you should visit Alentejo. ![visit alentejo herdade dos grous](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/herdade_dos_grous_10.jpg?width=825&name=herdade_dos_grous_10.jpg "visit alentejo herdade dos grous") The Alentejo wine region was mentioned to be the best wine region to visit in the world by the USA TODAY's readers. And for wine lovers that can't miss to taste a bold wine and regional varieties,  if you want to get to know more than just the trendy Lisbon city center, you can find the best wineries just one hour drive away.  Alentejo is one of the largest and one of the most important wine regions in Portugal. People are friendly, warm and welcoming, so it is the culture and the gastronomy. Delicious Portuguese gastronomy and great wines are part of Portugal's culture and identity and are definitely something you should indulge in when in Alentejo.  ### 8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Alentejo: #### 1. Some of the Most Wonderful Landscapes You will Ever See ### Enjoy [wine tasting tours in Alentejo](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/regions/alentejo). ![what to do in Alentejo nature](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2678089198-png/Blog/alqueva2.png?width=825&name=alqueva2.png "what to do in Alentejo nature") #### 2. World-renowned Wineries Where You Can Taste the Best Wines From Alentejo ### Discover the [10 wineries in Alentejo you just can't miss](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/10-wineries-you-cant-miss-in-alentejo). ![should visit adega mayor alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2599324988-jpg/Blog/adega_mayor3_63929380754b53fad4f0fe_1.jpg?width=825&name=adega_mayor3_63929380754b53fad4f0fe_1.jpg "should visit adega mayor alentejo") #### 3. Rocky beaches ideal for Walking, Sun-bathing and Surfing ![visit beach in Alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2667281059-jpeg/Blog/9e2955f7-6919-4eb0-98ce-583528f53fea-2048x1536.jpeg?width=825&name=9e2955f7-6919-4eb0-98ce-583528f53fea-2048x1536.jpeg "visit beach in Alentejo") *Source: CM Odemira* #### 4. Endless outdoor activities ### Book your stay and enjoy many outdoor activities in Alentejo at [Hotel Vila Galé Clube de Campo](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/hotels/hotel-vila-gale-clube-de-campo/?res=2) ### [![1-Day Tour in Alentejo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/491068/9fa49faa-81c8-466d-b2ff-ba266ad13993.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/491068/9fa49faa-81c8-466d-b2ff-ba266ad13993) ### ![visit alqueva with a balloon ride in alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2677098990-jpg/Blog/10492603_1536748853241293_2417766317906471058_n.jpg?width=825&name=10492603_1536748853241293_2417766317906471058_n.jpg "visit alqueva with a balloon ride in alentejo") #### 5. Wonderful Food Made With Regional Products With a Twist of Modernity ### Enjoy a wonderful meal at Michelin Star winning restaurant [L'AND Vineyards](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/restaurants/land-vineyards-restaurant/?res=2)  ![visit Alentejo for food and wine tasting](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2677736658-jpg/Blog/restaurante6_85472877052f2c3cf08eec_1.jpg?width=825&name=restaurante6_85472877052f2c3cf08eec_1.jpg "visit Alentejo for food and wine tasting") #### 6. Century-old Monuments, Culture and Heritage ### Stay near the most beautiful monuments in Évora at [Convento do Espinheiro Luxury Collection Hotel](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/hotels/convento-do-espinheiro-historic-hotel-spa) ![visit évora monuments in Alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2650645446-jpg/Blog/restaurante_cartuxa5_43192432054886edbd382d_1.jpg?width=825&name=restaurante_cartuxa5_43192432054886edbd382d_1.jpg "visit évora monuments in Alentejo") #### 7. Luxury Wine Hotels and Farms and Sofisticated Boutique Hotels For a Dreamlike Stay ### Enjoy a luxury stay in one of the [best wine hotels in Alentejo](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/hotels) at [Herdade da Malhadinha Nova](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/hotels/herdade-da-malhadinha-nova-country-house-spa/?res=2) [![6-Day Tour in Alentejo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/491068/001f9806-64a4-4c1a-aceb-1500d5a716ca.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/491068/001f9806-64a4-4c1a-aceb-1500d5a716ca) ![visit a boutique hotel in alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2668242347-jpg/Blog/herdade-malhadinha-nova-country-house-room_54211706253662ec9db79b_1.jpg?width=825&name=herdade-malhadinha-nova-country-house-room_54211706253662ec9db79b_1.jpg "visit a boutique hotel in alentejo")   #### 8. Friendly and Welcoming People That Will Make You Feel Like You Are at Home ### Discover the true Alentejo flavors by the hand of Consultant Chef Joachim Koerper (Michelin Star) at [Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Restaurant](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/restaurants/herdade-da-malhadinha-nova-wine-gourmet/?res=2). ![visit Michelin Star Chef Joachim Koerper in Alentejo](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hs-fs/file-2677033600-jpg/Blog/restaurante6_15675867952c9ebd5434c9_1.jpg?width=825&name=restaurante6_15675867952c9ebd5434c9_1.jpg "visit Michelin Star Chef Joachim Koerper in Alentejo") So what are you waiting for to [visit Alentejo](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/regions/alentejo), an amazing wine region in Portugal? 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