Self-catering holiday homes: Alentejo Litoral

Make a holiday rental home or villa in Alentejo Litoral, Portugal your home away from home

Alentejo Litoral is the coastal sub-region of Portugal’s finest rural region, Alentejo. Still blissfully free from mass tourist crowds, taking a holiday rental villa in Alentejo Litoral gives you the finest of Portuguese cuisine, culture and coastal scenery, ideal for a truly relaxing, cultural break in the sun.

Things to do in Alentejo Litoral, Portugal

The Costa Dorada and Costa da Gale are both wonderfully wild, hiding plenty of fantastically secluded little beaches, ideal for quiet beach holidays. These are wonderfully authentic Portuguese beaches, with little tavernas and cafes providing the only refreshment, rather than the English themed pubs and bars found further south on the famous coast of the Algarve. Holiday rental properties on the Alentejo Litoral coast are a favourite for surfers and windsurfers alike, as the large Atlantic rollers break on the beaches after their long, uninterrupted journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Sailing, windsurfing and water skiing also thrive on the many inland reservoirs of Alentejo Litoral for those learning the sports or looking to enjoy a more controlled, relaxing afternoon.

Inland from the coastal stretch, villas in Alentejo Litoral are also a magnificent base for exploring the unspoilt countryside on foot, mountain bike or on horseback. Alentejo Litoral is such a popular walking destination for a variety of reasons, but the stunning combination of rich wildlife, rare geological landscapes and impressive monuments dating back from every era since pre-historic times make Alentejo Litoral hard to beat. Dotted about the countryside are amazing pre-historic dolmen, vast, imposing medieval castles and ornate Roman temples.

Known as the ‘bread basket of Portugal’, Alentejo is an agricultural centre of high importance, and food still plays and important role in local cultures. There are many fine restaurants in Alentejo Litoral, not aimed for visitors, instead, serving the very best of Portuguese cuisine to a hugely knowledgeable audience. If you are hoping to experience the finest of Portuguese food, a holiday home in Alentejo Litoral is a great solution.

Places to visit on holiday to Alentejo Litoral, Portugal

The town of Sines is a beautiful, cosmopolitan port town in Alentejo Litoral. Famed as the home of Vasco da Gama (and now holding the Vasco da Gama Museum), Sines has quickly developed from a small fishing port into a favourite tourist hub on the Costa Dorada, especially with those looking for an unbeatable sailing and sea fishing holidays in Portugal.

Weather in Alentejo Litoral, Portugal

The weather is milder in Alentejo Litoral than it is in neighbouring Algarve. During the summer months, temperatures are similarly warm, with average monthly temperatures in July and August hovering around the 30˚C mark. Winters are slightly cooler, with some strong winds arriving from the Atlantic, yet conditions are generally extremely pleasant all year round.

Cheap flights to Alentejo Litoral, Portugal

Alentejo Litoral is sandwiched between the Algarve and Lisbon, and as a result, both Faro International Airport (FAO) and Lisbon International Airport (LIS) are within easy range of an Alentejo Litoral property. Flights arrive into both airports with alarming regularity, and due to the rural nature of the area, a hire car is recommended.

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