Magnificent Castles of Alentejo
The castles of Alentejo are a fundamental part in the historical and tourist affirmation of the territory. Built over several centuries, they aimed to protect villages, cities and populations, always affirming the independence of Portugal and the defense of the nation. Today they mark the landscape of the Alentejo and are an important cultural heritage and a source of pride for those who live in its proximity and for those who visit and learn more from the history of these places. Visitors from all over the world have a special attraction for Castles and a region like the Alentejo is a privileged destination to get to know them through excellent walks. In all the walking routes of these programs it is possible to see, walk or visit the Castelo do Alentejo associated with it.

Taking into account the immense territory of the Alentejo and the quantity and great dispersion of the Castles of the Alentejo, we have organized five different seven-day programs with six days of walks through thematic and sub-regional spaces. These programs are presented here in a synthetic way in order to give a global idea of the region and the walking tours that make up each program. If you are interested in any of them, the detailed program will be sent.

Duration, Calendar and Group
7 days program - October to May (*)
Groups from 6 to 16 participants

Indicative Prices
99,99 Euros a day per person (dinner free - not included)
119,99 Euros a day per person (with dinners)

Bookings and Reservations
Prepare this program as early as possible. The final reservation must be made up to three months before the date of the program, because it takes time to prepare the hotel reservation, the final study of the routes, the choice of guides and the public and private legal authorizations.
As information by email info@walkinalentejo.com

Daily Program
The days of the program always include a pedestrian route, of varying dimensions, but never of extreme difficulty, which starts in the morning and runs, unhurriedly, until the end of the morning or in the afternoon.

The list of walking routes over the days, for each program, can be changed by different conditions, always maintaining the totality of the offer presented. Unexpected situations of a meteorological nature, restrictions of access, inoperability of the trail, hunting days, blocking by owners or others may imply occasional changes to the global program.
On the longest routes there will be a fly-by lunch, distributed to the walkers after breakfast, and on the shorter walks, we try to go to lunch at a restaurant typical of the local communities. Don't expect luxuries or tourist sites.

After the hikes, there will be time to get to know a little of the local communities, with a visit to the Municipal Museum, Church, Archaeological Monument or Historic Center.

In all programs there will always be one or two visits to a Community Institution - Center for the Elderly, Charity, Disabled, Children with Special Needs, Environment, Nature Conservation, Wild Birds or others. Visiting hikers will, whenever appropriate, be asked for a small financial contribution to help this institution. However, the main reason for these visits is to show what is done in the territory at this level and to contribute to its dissemination.

After these visits there will be time to try a typical sample of Portuguese cuisine. It can be more traditional in a tavern or cellar, with cheeses, sausages and wines or more contemporary in a pastry with sweets and delicious coffee.

The program dinner may or may not be included. In case of being included, family-based restaurants will always be chosen, with typical food and always with alternatives for differentiated options - medical diet, vegetarians, religious options, others. For programs without dinner included, you can be free in case of a place with several alternatives or a restaurant will be chosen in the modality of "each person chooses his menu and makes his payment".

Alentejo Central North Castles
The interior of the Alentejo has a set of castles where the fortifications of royal or stately housing predominate. Many of them served as accommodation for kings and queens, wedding ceremonies, signing of peace treaties, commemorative ceremonies for historical dates and most of them were transformed into tourist accommodation spaces of the National Network of Pousadas de Portugal.

AVIS	ESTREMOZ
ARRAIOLOS	ÉVORA

DAILY WALKING TOURS

. The Waterfields of Maranhão - AVIS .
7Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. Monumental Route - ESTREMOZ .
11,4Km - Medium difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. The Historic Peace Treaty - EVORAMONTE .
10,5Km Medium difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. Between Stitches and Hills - ARRAIOLOS .
9,8Km - Medium difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. The Conquest of São Bento - ÉVORA .
7,1Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. Olive Orchads and Oak Groves - MONTEMOR .
13,6Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

Alentejo Central South Castles
The interior of the Alentejo has a set of castles where the fortifications of royal or stately housing predominate. Many of them served as accommodation for kings and queens, wedding ceremonies, signing of peace treaties, commemorative ceremonies for historical dates and most of them were transformed into tourist accommodation spaces of the National Network of Pousadas de Portugal.

PORTEL	VIANA DO ALENTEJO
ALVITO	VIDIGUEIRA

DAILY WALKING TOURS

. The Royal Lands of South - PORTEL .
10Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. Pilmigrage Route of Our Lady of Aires - VIANA DO ALENTEJO .
9Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. Memories of the Old Mills - ALVITO .
14,8Km Medium difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. Through the St Cucufate Vineyards - VIDIGUEIRA .
17,9Km Medium difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

. The Great Fields of the South - FERREIRA DO ALENTEJO .
13,8Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

- Pax Julia the Great Roman City - BEJA
10Km - Low difficulty - Accessible to all walkers

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