Environmentalists condemn âunchecked spreadâ of olive tree plantations in Alentejo
Intensive olive farming in the Alentejo is transforming a once diverse landscape into monotonous rows of intensive plantations Environmentalists in Portugal have warned that irrigated olive plantations with up to
Campaign seeks to breathe new life into Portugal’s southwest coast
Campaign focuses on restoring and rebranding Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira A new campaign launched by tourism authorities in the Alentejo and Algarve is shining the spotlight on Portugal’s beautiful southwest
Heavy rain isnât delighting all Portugalâs farmers
Farmers in Alentejo are worried about losing crops Farmers who months ago were bemoaning the lack of rain, are now lamenting its excess. The recent heavy rains – rains that
Gigantic Alqueva dam âhalf a metreâ from full storage level
Alentejo dam is one of Europeâs largest After recent weeks of rain, the Alqueva dam, in the Alentejo, is half a metre from its full storage level, level 152. Like
Third massive solar farm planned for Ăvora unites citizens in protest
Solar projects will bring 1.5 million panels to areas of municipality A citizens’ platform has challenged a third photovoltaic solar plant planned for the north and northeast areas of the
Alentejo water utility company finds 272 leaks, 64 meter offences since September
Ăguas do Alto Alentejo aims to save “around 10 billion litres of drinking water” Water utility company Ăguas do Alto Alentejo (AAA), in Portalegre district, has detected 272 leaks and
Alentejo celebrates best tourism year ever in 2024
The Alentejo region recorded “the best tourism year ever” in 2024, with an increase in the number of overnight stays and income, the president of the Regional Tourism Authority said
Anonymous complaint sends PJ on search of Alentejo town council
An anonymous complaint about the purchase of a plot of land has led PJ police to conduct searches of Alandroal town council – a situation that Socialist mayor JoĂŁo Grilo
The ultimate wine escape in the Alentejo
Set in the heart of the Alentejo, Quinta do Paral offers an exquisite experience blending wine, tradition and luxury If there is one luxury the Alentejo is known for, it
Podcast Portugal Episode 3: Crafting wines and cultivating legacy
Featuring Alexandre Relvas Jr., winemaker and farmer at Casa Relvas Winery Podcast Portugalâs latest episode dives into the heart of the Alentejo wine region with an inspiring conversation featuring Alexandre