The Alentejo has been touted as the “new Tuscany” or the “more accessible Tuscany”, explains the British newspaper The Guardian in an article published on May 10. Writer Adrian Mourby describes a region rich in food, wine and cork. The “breadbasket of Portugal”, as the region is described, is also a destination overlooked by many and deserving of more attention.
This time there is no space to talk about the Portuguese capital or the temperatures and beaches of the Algarve. The article begins at a restaurant in Évora, where cheese, black pork and garlic butter are the stars. The focus is on typical Alentejo food, “rich in ingredients”, and the author sees the region as the “gastronomic soul of the country”.
In addition to the diversity of tastes, the author also highlights the culture and landscapes. Along with Évora and its labyrinthine streets, the author also mentions the border towns of Monsaraz, Montemor-o-Novo and Beja.
Once your curiosity has been piqued, the article takes the form of a guide. Adrian Mourby lists some suggestions on where to eat, drink, sleep and what to visit. L' And Vineyards, as a suggestion in the first category, is considered a “dream resort for wine lovers”, while the Convento da Cartuxa is mentioned in relation to wine.
This is not the first time that Alentejo has been praised by the international media. According to The Telegraph, it is a “paradise for food lovers” and, according to the travel magazine National Geographic, it is one of the 21 destinations to visit in 2014.
Source: HERANÇAS DO ALENTEJO
This time there is no space to talk about the Portuguese capital or the temperatures and beaches of the Algarve. The article begins at a restaurant in Évora, where cheese, black pork and garlic butter are the stars. The focus is on typical Alentejo food, “rich in ingredients”, and the author sees the region as the “gastronomic soul of the country”.
In addition to the diversity of tastes, the author also highlights the culture and landscapes. Along with Évora and its labyrinthine streets, the author also mentions the border towns of Monsaraz, Montemor-o-Novo and Beja.
Once your curiosity has been piqued, the article takes the form of a guide. Adrian Mourby lists some suggestions on where to eat, drink, sleep and what to visit. L' And Vineyards, as a suggestion in the first category, is considered a “dream resort for wine lovers”, while the Convento da Cartuxa is mentioned in relation to wine.
This is not the first time that Alentejo has been praised by the international media. According to The Telegraph, it is a “paradise for food lovers” and, according to the travel magazine National Geographic, it is one of the 21 destinations to visit in 2014.
Source: HERANÇAS DO ALENTEJO