Yellow House

Alentejo

Most houses in the Alentejo are whitewashed.

Lime not only acts as a natural disinfectant but also reflects heat, keeping homes cool in the summer. When an exception appears—a splash of colour amidst the sea of white—it instantly catches the eye.

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