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•Alentejo

Every street name in Évora is a gateway to history.

As a UNESCO World Heritage City, its toponymy is the perfect starting point for discovering fascinating stories about this place—the key moments, influential figures, and the role the region has played in Portugal’s past.

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Cabbage in the Garden

How many steps from the garden—where this cabbage grows—to the table at À Terra? Shall we see? W...
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Ruins by the Roadside

Time has shaped Alentejo’s architecture, adapting it to the extremes of both winter and summer.
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Cheese with Herb Paste

The cheese is fresh, made from sheep’s or goat’s milk. Its piso—a crushed herb paste—brings to mi...
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Évora Market

Dried oregano and fresh coriander—two essential flavours of Alentejo cuisine. Both grow wild in ...
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Cabbage in the Garden

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Alentejo Blanket

Alentejo blankets once shielded shepherds from the cold. Woven by hand on traditional looms, thei...
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Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is a misleading name. This Alentejo dish is much more than a soup—it’s a meal in its...
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