Activities in Alentejo

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Beja



Beja, a central city in the Baixo Alentejo, stands out on the enchanting Golden Plain, famous for its wheat fields. Just a 30-minute drive from Herdade da Quinta da Chaminé, Beja offers a rich combination of cultural heritage, historic architecture and convenient access to the region's natural beauty.



Comporta



Comporta, surrounded by rice fields, the sea, sand dunes and pine forests, is a unique place to connect with nature and live in the moment. Its long white sand beach, stretching for 60 kilometers, offers a unique experience and is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Quinta da Chaminé estate.


Évora



Évora, characterized as a city-museum, preserves its traditional charm in the historic center, protected by the 17th century Vauban-style walls designed by the French engineer Nicolas de Langres. The city is conveniently located just 45 minutes from the Quinta da Chaminé estate, providing easy access to this historical and cultural treasure.



Vidigueira



Vidigueira, located a mere 10 kilometers from the municipality of Cuba, near the city of Beja, in the Alentejo, is a charming town. Strategically positioned just 15 minutes from the Quinta da Chaminé estate, it offers easy access to this region, enriching visitors' cultural and geographical experience.


Alqueva



The Amieira Marina stands out as the main nautical service infrastructure at the Alqueva dam, serving as the starting point for cruises exploring the area. Close to the village of Amieira, the region is also home to the Medron Museum and the impressive Alqueva dam wall, making it an essential stop-off point for visitors to explore the region's cultural and natural wealth.

Vila de Frades



The charming Vila de Frades, located just 2 km from Vidigueira, is connected by rural roads of unparalleled beauty. With its bourgeois houses, immaculate streets and old cellars, it stands out as the capital of carved wine. This ancestral method of production, developed by the "Romans" and rooted in the region two thousand years ago, adds a unique historical charm to the town.