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Discover the quiet beauty of Alentejo, where golden fields meet the Atlantic breeze.

 

Within a few minutes from Apaulinha, landscapes shift from ancient oak forests to endless sand dunes, from sun-drenched vineyards to the wild Atlantic. This region invites exploration; slowly, intuitively, and through all the senses. Between Comporta’s barefoot chic and Melides’ untouched charm, time expands and beauty unfolds in simplicity. Here, the rhythm slows to match the gentle sway of cork trees and the patient roll of coastal waves.The Alentejo coast is a place where architecture dissolves into landscape, where whitewashed villages rest quietly amongst fields of wheat and wildflowers. This is not a destination to be conquered, but rather one to be felt through morning mist over lagoons, through sand between your toes, through the taste of olive oil pressed from centuries-old groves.

Things to See

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Things to Do

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Where to Eat

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The Region

 

Apaulinha sits at the heart of a landscape where every direction offers discovery. To the west, the Atlantic beckons with wild beaches and dramatic dunes. To the north and south, charming villages preserve centuries of Alentejo culture. Inland, rolling hills covered in cork oak and olive groves stretch towards distant horizons, whilst lagoons and estuaries create sanctuaries for migratory birds and moments of profound stillness.This is a region best explored without haste, allowing each place to reveal itself in its own time. The roads wind gently, inviting pause at unexpected viewpoints. Villages open their hearts slowly, rewarding those who linger over morning coffee or evening wine. Nature here is both dramatic and intimate vast horizons that humble, yet wildflowers and butterflies that invite you to kneel and observe the intricate beauty at your feet.