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AbelaAbela is a parish in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. A small village of typically Alentejan architectureits parish church standing imposing on the hill. (more Info) |
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AguiarAguiar is a parish in the municipality of Viana do Alentejo. Aguia was a county seat from 1287 until the beginning of the 19th century. (more Info) |
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Alandroal | is a more recently established fortified town from the 14th Century... (more Info) |
Alcácer do Sal | The ancient town of Alcácer do Sal (al-kasrfrom the Arab word for "castle"and do sal from its history of trade in salt)... (more Info) |
Alcáçovas | Alcáçovas is a parish in the municipality of Viana do Alentejo. (more Info) |
Aljustrel | Inhabited since remote times Aljustrel became an important centre when its wealth in pyrites became known and the mines were already explored in the 1st century BC by the Romans, who named the town Vipasca. (more Info) |
Almodôvar | is a characteristic Alentejan town. Near Almodôvara number of archaeological sites have been discoveredsuch as the Megalithic findings at Monte do GuerreiroMonte das Antas dos Mouriçosetc.(more Info) |
Almograve | Almograve is a tiny village which only awakes for July and August. Than there are feasts and theatre on the street,... (more Info) |
Alter do Chão | is a small place of Roman origin situated in the heart of the Alto Alentejo region. Evidence of its prosperity during the textile years of the 16th century can be seen in the form of an attractive Renaissance marble fountain... (more Info) |
Alqueva | Alqueva is a parish in the municipality of Portel. The Alqueva Dam is the largest artificial lake in Europe, (more Info) |
AlvaladeAlvalade is a parish in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. A village with an enchanting landscape located between Campilhas strem and the river Sado. (more Info) |
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Alvito | To the north west of the Beja is the town of Alvito with pre-Roman origins. The graceful town has grown around its palatial castle... (more Info) |
AmarelejaAmareleja is a parish in the muncipality of Moura. (more Info) |
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Amieira | Amieira is a parish in the municipality of Portel. (more Info) |
Arcos | Arcos is a parish in the muncipality of Estremoz. (more Info) |
Arraiolos | with its 14th-century castleis especially known for its rare handmade carpets and tapestries. Arraiolos is a pleasant Alentejo townwhose foundation dates back to the second century BC. (more Info) |
Arronches | The municipality lies on the edge of the Serra de São Mamede and borders Spain. Arroches was an important stronghold during the wars with Spain. (more Info) |
Avis | Founded in 1214 by the grand-master of the military Order of Avis. The graceful Medieval townwith narrow and winding streets and small houses exhibiting a typical front chimney,... (more Info) |
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