CROWD-FREE PORTUGAL

Photos: Portugal - Under the Alentejan Sun

  1. A bird's-eye view of the hilltop town of Monsaraz. (photo: Ana Nance)
  2. Watching the world go by in Monsaraz. (photo: Ana Nance)
  3. The town of Vila Viçosa was a base for the dukes of Bragança. (photo: Ana Nance)
  4. Local artistry in the beach town of Zambujeira do Mar. (photo: Ana Nance)
  5. Harvest time at the Herdade do Esporão winery in Reguengos de Monsaraz. (photo: Ana Nance)
  6. Sé Catedral in Évora, whose stint as the country's capital between the 15th and 16th centuries left the city with a legacy of ornate palaces, cathedrals, and monasteries. (photo: Ana Nance)
  7. Fresh seafood at the beachfront Trinca Espinhas, where people have been known to gather an hour before lunchtime to sample chef Luis Magalhães's comfort food. (photo: Ana Nance)
  8. Vila Nova de Milfontes, a low-key town of about 4,000 residents, has a jumble of streets that surround a tiny harbor. (photo: Ana Nance)
  9. Sunbathing in one of the many secluded coves in the Lower Alentejo. (photo: Ana Nance)

Recent Slideshows

  • Photos: Stunning Riverfront Towns

  • Photos: Beautiful Paths of the World

  • 38 Gorgeous Gardens in Bloom

  • Photos: 12 Memorial Day Getaways

  • 41 Mother-Daughter Trips of a Lifetime

Recent Articles

  • 8 Common Vacations: the Surprising Things…

  • 11 Greatest Riverfront Towns

  • 12 Most Beautiful Paths—No Car Required

  • 11 Surprisingly Lovable Airlines

  • 12 Great Memorial Day Getaways

Video of the Day

Check Prices

Check Current Prices

  1. Hotels
  2. Flights
  3. Cars
  4. Cruises

Choose Sites

Choose Sites

Choose Sites

Choose Sites

Custom Search

Select the details relevant to your trip to see a list of articles that match your needs — it's the best way to get ideas!
SELECT YOUR DESTINATION
SELECT YOUR ACTIVITIES