Casa Beja Artes is based just under 10 minutes away from the centre of Albernoa, giving guests easy access to a vast range of tourist hotspots. One of the greatest achievements of this divine area is its transformative food scene. This area is most noted for its diverse collection of smoked sausages, such as Paio de Beja and Linguica do Baixo Alentejo. These products offer a similar taste and texture to chorizo but are usually longer and provide a much richer flavour. Guests can experience these flavours in a variety of menu options seen throughout many bars and restaurants across the local area. As such, guests now have the chance to gain a more authentic taste of this area as they soak up the nuances of the native culture.
Though it follows a particularly calm and relaxed pace of life, Albernoa still offers an elusive and cheerful nightlife scene. This region is teeming with bustling establishments, including sports bars and fine-dining restaurants. Thus, guests are free to indulge in a few alcoholic beverages and artisan dishes as they learn to really let their hair down and appreciate the vibrancy of this area. Once you have satisfied your appetite, be sure to browse through the wide selection of artisan shops to help you pick up a few souvenirs to show off back home.
For lovers of traditional European wines, a trip to Casa de Santa Vitoria Winery is a must-do activity. First established in 2002, this exemplary institution uses an array of premium wines to expertly craft a delicious glass of wine each and every time. Guests are also free to explore these vast grounds in full detail, embarking on a comprehensive and fascinating guided tour of the production suite and vineyards. Throughout this experience, you will be able to indulge in a diverse sampling platter as well as a decadent range of opulent cuisines. As a result, this is a fanatic way to uncover the intricacies of one of Albernoa’s most prosperous and bustling industries. Casa de Santa Vitoria Winery can be found just 15 minutes away from Casa Beja Artes.
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The Region
The plains that extend as far as the eye can see start close to the Tagus. While to the north, the pace is set by the green of the flatlands, further south; the landscape combines with the sun, the heat and a slower pace of life. This is the Alentejo.
The vastness of the landscape is dotted with cork oaks and olive trees that withstand time. Santarém is a natural viewpoint over the immensity of the Tagus. Here and there, you find a walled town, such as Marvão or Monsaraz, or an ancient dolmen to recall the magic of the place. Around the hills, low, whitewashed houses stand on small knolls, castles evoke battles and conquests, and the yards and gardens are witnesses to the Arab influences which shaped the people and nature.
In the Alentejo, the power of the land marks the time and cities like Elvas and Évora, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, show the tenacity of the people. Perhaps this is the reason that culture and spirituality take on a singular character here. These memories of the past are also shared by other cities, such as Santarém, Portalegre and Beja, and in the former Jewish quarters, particularly in Castelo de Vide.
But you must also explore the coast. The landscape here is hilly and rugged, with small sheltered coves between the cliffs, many of which are ideal for surfing. You will also breathe the scents of the countryside here, the aromatic herbs that season the fish, seafood and other regional fare to be accompanied by the region’s excellent wines. Indeed, the entire Alentejo lives according to the rhythm of the earth.
