Holiday houses in Alentejo & holiday apartments in Alentejo

Explore the bread basket of Portugal with a holiday home in Alentejo

Making up a large chunk of south-central Portugal, Alentejo region is a treasure trove of tradition, culture and sun-bleached rural beauty. Rent a rustic holiday home deep in the countryside or a modern holiday apartment by a sandy beach for a fun family vacation - Alentejo has a holiday rental for every season and style.

Holiday home in Alentejo: where nature and adventure combine

Alentejo's panoramic landscapes span from marshes bordering the Sado estuary and the hills of the Serra de Grândola, to a stunning natural coastline featuring wind-carved cliffs and sand dunes. Several national parks, including the Nature Reserve of the Sado Estuary, Nature Reserve of the Lakes of Santo André and Sancha and the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, attract nature lovers and hikers. The scenic country lanes, known as estradas municipais, are geared towards cycle tourism. Other popular outdoor activities include dolphin and flamingo-spotting excursions, fishing, surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing and kitesurfing: the possibilities are endless, especially for families with kids. With plenty of sunshine and clear skies - especially from spring to autumn - parachuting, paragliding, hot-air ballooning and microlight flights are also popular.

Rich in culture and tradition

Book a holiday house on the Alentejan Coast and lounge all day in the tascas (small taverns) and cosy restaurants that line the beaches and fishing ports. A holiday house or holiday rental in a small village - many of which are perched on hilltops - is a great way to experience the warmth of the locals and sample the region's rustic cuisine, including the famous black pork. Sit out on the terrace of your holiday rental and take in spectacular views over historical villages such as São Luís and the fairytale countryside beyond with a glass of local wine. Alentejo's principal cities - Évora, Elvas, Portalegre, Beja and Sines - are rich in history and offer a range of traditional holiday homes or modern holiday apartments. Rent your holiday house in Alentejo today.

Neighbouring holiday regions Alentejo

• Costa do Alentejo
• Tagus
• Península de Setúbal
• Arrábida Natural Park
• Coast of Portugal
• Santarém District
• Setúbal District
• Beja District
• Évora District
• Portalegre District