Alentejo
![Encosta norte
Place: Monsaraz
Photo: AR Turismo do Alentejo Encosta norte
Place: Monsaraz
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![Cante Alentejano
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O Cante Alentejano (The Alentejo Singing)
A genuine and unique musical expression in the world is Portugal's cultural heritage: Cante Alentejano, which was recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2014.Sung in chorus and without the use of music
![Parque Natural de São Mamede
Photo: Rui Cunha Parque Natural de São Mamede
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Portalegre, Marvão, Castelo de Vide
We cross Portugal in an instant and reach the northern Alentejo to discover a haven of wide horizons and hospitable people in the São Mamede Natural Park.
![Rota Vicentina
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Rota Vicentina
Along the west coast, you can set off to discover Rota Vicentina.
![Elvas - Praça da República
Place: Elvas
Photo: Turismo do Alentejo Elvas - Praça da República
Place: Elvas
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Elvas - Accessible Itinerary
Being the largest fortified bastion in the world, Elvas has played an important part throughout history in defending the Portuguese border, which justified its classification as a World Heritage Site.