Alentejo Tour 1 Portugal
A tour along plains of the Alentejo region of Évora. Monsaraz, Mourão, Redondo, Montemor-o-novo, Terena, Vila Viçosa, Alandroal, Evoramonte e Juromenha.
Monsaraz:
The medieval village of Monsaraz, retains its magic of yesteryear as few places in the world. Made of lime and shale, this place suspended in time, is one of the oldest settlements in Portugal and a mandatory destination in its list of places to visit in Alentejo.
A tour around Monsaraz. Xerez, Orada, Corval, Valentine Rock and the Monsaraz River Beach:
* Cromeleque do Xerez *
The Xerez's cromlech was erected between the beginning of the 4th and the mid-3rd millennium BC.
* Convento da Orada: *
Implanted in the middle of the plain, north of the town of Monsaraz and near the place of Ferragudo, the Convent of the Orada stands out for its size and whiteness in a sparsely wooded area.
* Fluvial Beach of Monsaraz: *
The Fluvial Beach of Monsaraz, situated in the Nautical Center of Monsaraz, in an inland zone far from the sea, is the first fluvial beach of the Alqueva reservoir.
* São Pedro do Corval: *
The tradition of pottery in São Pedro do Corval goes back to prehistoric times, due to the existence of deposits of clays, which have always motivated this activity.
* Menir da Rocha dos Namorados: *
It is a menir consisting of a block of natural granite, more than two meters high, which has a shape similar to that of a mushroom or a uterus.
Mourão:
Mourão is a beautiful village in the Alentejo, on the left bank of the immense Guadiana River, near the border with Spain, in a place of great natural beauty.
Redondo:
Redondo is known for its wines of undoubted quality, resulting from the best grape varieties in the region and highly appreciated by visitors. To accompany a beautiful wine, an appetizing meal of the varied gastronomy of Alentejo. The food is served in earthenware, made in this land, not only of wine but also of clay and potters.
Montemor-o-Novo:
Calm and quiet region but with an important place in national history. Here D. Manuel I decided to have the sea route discovered for India. It was also an important stage of battles with a great capacity of resistance.
Alandroal:
Alandroal is a Portuguese town in the district of Évora, which is located on a hill 341m above sea level. It is located next to Spain being limited to the north by the municipality of Vila Viçosa, to the west by the Redondo, and to the south by Reguengos and Mourão.
Alandroal was founded in 1298 by D. Lourenço Afonso, Master of Avis, and elevated to the category of town in 1486, by a letter of Foral attributed by D. João II. To the municipality of Alandroal were annexed during century XIX, the territories of the old municipalities of Terena and Juromenha. The village of Vila Real (Villareal), a village on the Alqueva river, belonging to Olivença (under the Spanish administration) was a town of the old town hall of Juromenha.
The name of Alandroal is because in this municipality grow aloendros, whose wood is used in the local crafts. Also highlighted are the works made in cork, leather and horn.
Terena:
Terena, also known as São Pedro or São Pedro de Terena, is a beautiful Alentejo village, belonging to the municipality of Alandroal, situated in a beautiful region where peace of mind reigns supreme, near the Ribeira and the Lucifécit Dam, and the border with Spain.
Vila Viçosa:
Vila Viçosa is known as the Princess of the Alentejo. Although small, it is one of the most precious and charming jewels of the Alentejo, a village-museum.
Evoramonte:
Dominating the Alentejo plain, at the top of a hill with 481 meters of altitude, there is the Castle of Evoramonte, a town that was distinguished in the history of contemporary Portugal because the Convention was signed there on May 26, 1834, reestablished Peace in Portugal, after several years of bloody civil war between liberals and absolutists.
Juromenha:
The first references to the site of Juromenha date from the second half of the ninth century. For more than two hundred years this place was considered the stronghold of defense of the zone of Badajoz, belonging from century X to Caliphate of Cordova.
Mourão Alentejo Portugal HD
Mourão is a beautiful village in the Alentejo, on the left bank of the immense Guadiana River, near the border with Spain, in a place of great natural beauty.
Without major historical references until the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, it is known that after passing to the Portuguese domain, it was handed over to the Order of Hospitallers, and during the Middle Ages and in the Restoration War it was the scene of violent episodes between Portuguese and the Castillian forces.
Mourão has always been influenced by the great Guadiana River, which has also contributed to the fertility of the surrounding lands where olive, almond and other fruit trees shape the landscape.
Mourão is proud of its monuments and traditions, like the Castle above the village and the Baroque Mother Church of Our Lady of the Candeias (17th and 18th centuries).
This typical Alentejo village excels by its regional products, such as handicrafts, with pieces in shale, basketry or in the very traditional Buínho.
The various restaurants in the region attest to the quality of Alentejo gastronomy, with local specialties such as Caldeirada de Peixe, Açorda de Cação or conventual sweets with soggy or rancid cake, not forgetting the bread, cheese, honey and olives from this tasty region.
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Monsaraz Alentejo Portugal HD
The medieval village of Monsaraz, retains its magic of yesteryear as few places in the world. Made of lime and shale, this place suspended in time, is one of the oldest settlements in Portugal and a mandatory destination in its list of places to visit in Alentejo.
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Monsaraz has always had strong military and religious influences, impeccably preserved in time to this day.
The privileged location of Monsaraz, situated at the top of the hill and overlooking the Guadiana is one of the most splendid viewpoints on the wonderful lake of the Alqueva Dam, the largest artificial lake in Europe.
Algar de Benagil - Secret Cave with Beach inside - O segredo escondido do Algarve - 4K Ultra HD
Benagil cave is a real gem of the whole Algarve coast, one of the most impressive sea caves in Europe.
This amazing cave are only acessible by the sea, as you get into the cave, the sun illuminates the water, creating amazing effects.
Benagil cave is listed in the world´s Top 10 coolest caves were also on a list of the 50 most breathtaking places to visit before you die
O Algar de Benagil, no concelho de Lagoa no Algarve é uma espectacular praia escondida na zona do Algarve e que não é (ainda) muito conhecida.
É uma enorme gruta a que apenas é possível aceder por mar e que tem uma praia de areia no seu interior. Quer saber mais sobre esta maravilha da natureza? Então não perca nada do que vamos mostrar a seguir!
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Mertola Tour - Alentejo - Portugal HD
Mértola:
Overlooking the River Guadiana, the village of Mértola offers visitors the charm of whitewashed houses on terraced streets adorned with orange trees and illuminated by bright sunlight. The streets lined with time-worn flagstones, witness to the history of a town surrounded by the old wall and forever marked by the cultural heritage of the many peoples who met here, giving it the title of museum town. Here, there are many reasons to visit and stay on. MÉRTOLA is one of those places of tradition, calmness and authenticity where it is pleasant to spend time and enjoy oneself! Welcome to Mértola!
São Domingos Mine:
The mining area of Sao Domingos, part of the Iberian Pyrite Belt, was from ancient times a sought after place for the extraction of minerals and there is evidence of gold, silver and copper mining works since the pre-Roman and Roman period.
Its modern operation began in 1854, at the initiative of the “Mason & Barry” mining company, which continued to operate it until 1966, with around 108 years of regular operation extracting more than 20 million tons of ore (copper, zinc, lead and sulfur). Mina de S. Domingos was the largest Portuguese mining area until the 1930s, with a continuously labour force of over a thousand workers. The mine provided a local development level much higher than the one experienced in the rest of the country. Here it was built, for example, one of the first railways to make the connection between the mine and the old river port in Pomarão. Also here it was built the first power plant in Alentejo. The local community also had accesses to a local hospital and movie theatre among other facilities.
The end of the mining exploitation – combined with the absence of an adequate rehabilitation, abandonment and subsequent vandalism of the remaining heritage – dictated the progressive decay of the territory and the population exodus. Nowadays, the development strategy is focused on the search for resolutions to the environmental problems and to the protection and valuation of the mining heritage.
On the 3rd of June 2013 the mine and urban area of Mina de S. Domingos was classified by the Portuguese authorities as a “Set of Public Interest” and currently this urban area and also the old industrial complex are part of a tour circuit that evokes the history and the living memory of the mine.
Beach:
The fluvial beach of Tapada Grande is located in the interior of the Alentejo, in Mina de São Domingos, municipality of Mértola.
It is a blue flag beach and swimmer, located in a wonderful place and with all the conditions for adults and children to have a good time.
The beach has sun hats, picnic tables and barbecues available. Next to the beach there is a bar restaurant with terrace where you can have a refreshment or a meal. On the beach has canoes and pedalos that you can rent for a stroll by the calm waters of the reservoir.
Moledo Beach and Insua Fort aerial view - Caminha
Moledo Beach, on the northern end, close to the border to Spain just beside the river Minho, a lovely sandy beach, is distinguished mainly by its beautiful landscape.
The dunes are protected from wooden walkways which combine with the landscape of the mountains that extends into the horizon.
Insua Fort is located on a small island on the extreme northern Portugal guarding the River Minho which borders Portugal and Spain.
A Monastery was founded in 1392 by franciscans in the island over a pre-existent small ermitage. Place of cult, the island was visited by King D. Manuel I after amplification of the monastery. Several wars with Spain and invasions from corsaries obliged the construction of the existing fortress, between 1649 and 1652. Its construction was ordered by D. Diogo de Lima.
A well for drinking water supplied the garrison, consisting of a Governor (Commander) and twelve squares, alternating weekly. This well is notable for is at sea, being one of only three in the world.
At 40 seconds we can see a sunken ship...
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Portugal - Elvas (2018)
Our trip to Elvas, just on the border with Spain. It is famous for its Amoreira Aqueduct.
Figueira da Foz and Buarcos aerial view - 4K Ultra HD
Figueira da Foz and Buarcos aerial view
Figueira da Foz is a coastal resort and harbour at the mouth of the River Mondego.
An important centre of shipbuilding and manufacturing during the 18th and 19th centuries, the city (as it became in 1882) developed into a popular tourist destination during the 1920s and 30s and its two mile long sandy beach.
Buarcos is a traditional fishing town that has grown also as a noted beach resort due to the calm waters of its sea, which is protected by the Boa Viagem small mountain range (Serra da Boa Viagem). Many of its inhabitants still work in the fishing industry but tourism is also an important activity. It has many seafood restaurants and bars. With view over the bay and the extensive beach.
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Vila Flor | Trás-os-Montes | Portugal
Capital do Azeite, no coração da Terra Quente Transmontana, a Sul do Distrito de Bragança. D. Dinis, Rei Poeta, durante a sua passagem por este burgo, até então denominado por Póvoa d´Álem Sabor, em 1286, carinhosamente a re-baptizou de Vila Flor, pela beleza da paisagem. Quando passamos pela estrada IC5 que liga Miranda do Douro à A4 perto de Vila Real, ficamos curiosos ao ver esta vila entre a serra e o planalto, até ao dia em que decidimos parar para a conhecer. Tem dos melhores azeites que conheço, excelente vinho, e come-se muito bem, como é tradição em Trás-os-montes.