Just an hour and a half drive from Lisbon, the Alentejo (ah-len-TAY-zhoo) region is regarded as the preferred wine region by the Portuguese, though it remains largely undiscovered by many U.S.

The Alentejo region of southern Portugal, sprawling between the Atlantic coast and the Spanish border, lies within striking distance of Lisbon but offers a fresh-air antidote to the city. Thick with ...

The largest region in Portugal, the Alentejo, has traditionally been the poorest but the quality of its produce, and excellence of its wines, place it firmly on the foodie map. I'm running 2 hours ...

The Alentejo is a beguilingly beautiful rural region of diverse landscapes, from sweeping plains, cork forests and rocky hills, to sandy coves, olive groves and vineyards. The food is a delicious ...

Swap the Algarve for Portugal's lesser-known Alentejo region. Food writer Katy McGuinness tucks in... Alentejo Portugese weaving Whet the appetite: before meals, restaurants serve bread, olives and ...

Jayme Simoes, a consultant and expert on Portugal, has often spent pleasurable time in that country’s southern region of Alentejo. I interviewed him on my travel podcast (see below) and earlier wrote ...