A Week in the Interior

A Week in the Interior

This guide is for travelers who want to experience the quieter, more spacious side of Portugal. Spend a week wandering through the interior of Alentejo—past cork oaks, vineyards, olive groves, ancient Roman ruins and whitewashed villages—with time for long lunches, local markets, good wine and a little getting lost. I’ve gathered the places, restaurants, stays and side trips I would recommend to a friend, including easy excursions into Extremadura, Spain and the Templar village of Tomar. It’s a loose framework rather than a checklist, designed to help you explore slowly and leave plenty of room for the unexpected.

Inside the guide: suggested itineraries, local food and wine recommendations, transportation tips, side trips to Spain and Tomar, and the chance to experience this still unspoiled part of Portugal like a local.