Evora, the capital of the Alentejo province, is one of Portugal’s oldest and most interesting cities and once famous throughout Europe as a seat of culture. There is plenty to explore in this UNESCO world heritage site. The town is full of narrow roads, fine buildings, old palaces, churches and fountains. From here there is easy access to historic Vila Viçosa, Estremoz, Monsaraz and the traditional carpet making town of Arraiolos.

A visit to the region would not be complete without seeing one of the famous ‘white towns’ of the Alentejo. Redondo, renowned for its pottery is a medieval town set in the heart of the Alentejo’s wine region. To this day, local families continue to produce Roman-style jugs and bowls that they sell from their tiny white houses.