06 May 2026 Anantara is opening a five-star inside a 15th-century Vila Viçosa monastery: what we know
05 Jun 2026 Na Praia arrives on the Comporta peninsula: 340 hectares, Studio KO and a conservation-first luxury model
Top Alentejo Destinations • 09/07/2026 Cork harvest, olive pressing, horse breeding: the Alentejo herdades where guests work alongside the land Learn how to choose a genuine herdade Alentejo farm stay in Portugal, from reading the land and seasonal work to food, prices and what to expect on a real working estate.
Hotel Showcases • 06/07/2026 Ando Living Comporta House opens this month: 16 private villas and a quieter take on the Comporta coast Ando Living Comporta House brings 16 serviced villas with private pools to the dunes between Comporta and Melides, blending hotel-grade services, touristic licensing and freehold ownership in coastal Alentejo, Portugal.
City Guides • 04/07/2026 Planning a refined family trip to Portugal: luxury stays in Alentejo and beyond Plan a refined family trip to Portugal built around Alentejo’s quiet luxury. Discover premium countryside hotels, day trips to Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, and practical tips for a relaxed, kid-friendly itinerary.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 03/07/2026 Booking direct with the herdade: the Alentejo experiences that never reach travel platforms Discover why booking directly with Alentejo herdades and wine hotels unlocks the best cork forest walks, vineyard tastings, river tours and kitchen-table experiences, plus practical tips, prices and a sample contact email.
Where the phone signal drops: Alentejo estates that offer silence without a programme Hidden Gems • 30/06/2026 Where the phone signal drops: Alentejo estates that offer silence without a programme Discover how digital detox estates in Portugal’s Alentejo region offer off-grid stays, slow travel, and quiet farm retreats near Évora and Odemira for business travellers and wellness seekers.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 26/06/2026 How three Alentejo estates landed in Forbes' global top 50, and what a tasting visit looks like Plan a best wineries Alentejo tasting route around Fitapreta, Herdade do Rocim and Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, with practical booking tips, hotel ideas and Vinho de Talha experiences from Évora and Baixo Alentejo.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 23/06/2026 The Comporta-to-Melides coast for families: where to sleep, swim and eat this summer Plan a family summer between Comporta and Melides on Portugal’s Alentejo coast: best kid-friendly beaches, hotel and villa price ranges, booking windows, lifeguard times and age-specific tips for toddlers to teens.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 20/06/2026 Travelling the Alentejo with intention: low-carbon routes, seasonal rhythms and the estates doing it right Discover how to travel Alentejo with intention: low-carbon routes from Lisbon, seasonal timing, and sustainable luxury estates across the Alentejo region of Portugal.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 16/06/2026 São Pedro do Corval: buying pottery in Europe's largest ceramics village, and what to look for A luxury traveler’s guide to São Pedro do Corval pottery in the Alentejo region of Portugal, with tips on workshops, what to buy, shipping, and nearby stays.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 12/06/2026 Walking the Fishermen's Trail through the Alentejo: the sections that start and end at a proper hotel A luxury-focused guide to walking the Fishermen’s Trail in Alentejo, from Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes, with the best hotel-linked stages and logistics.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 12/06/2026 The Alentejo resorts worth the drive from Lisbon: coast, countryside and lakeside Planning a luxury family escape from Lisbon ? Map the Alentejo resorts worth the drive, from Comporta’s coast to vineyard estates and Alqueva lakeside retreats.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 02/06/2026 After dark at Alqueva: stargazing, moonlit walks and the Alentejo's quietest hours Plan a luxury Dark Sky Alqueva escape in Portugal’s Alentejo. Discover observatories, best times to visit, wellness benefits, and how to choose stargazing-friendly hotels around Monsaraz, Telheiro and Mourão.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 01/06/2026 Your July herdade is booking now: a timing guide to the Alentejo's peak season A Condé Nast-style guide to peak season Alentejo hotels in July, from Comporta’s coast to Évora herdades, with booking timelines, family tips and pricing intel.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 29/05/2026 The Alentejo hotel guide for 2026: ten properties our editors actually return to Curated 2026 Alentejo hotel guide to the 10 luxury estates our editors actually rebook, from Comporta and Melides to Évora and the interior, with pools, wine and a strong sense of place.
Sustainability Innovations • 27/05/2026 The Alentejo bet: that regenerative agriculture, not amenity stacks, is the next luxury moat Discover how regenerative luxury in Portugal’s Alentejo region—around Évora, Monsaraz and Beja—turns working farms, soil health and biodiversity into the core of high-end hospitality, offering land-led stays that go far beyond amenity-driven travel.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 28/05/2026 The cork-to-cellar day from Évora: a sustainable route through montado, mill and tasca Plan a low-impact cork-to-cellar day from Évora, combining montado cork forests, tasca lunches and premium Alentejo wine tastings with practical logistics and sustainability tips.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 25/05/2026 When to book Comporta this summer: the three crowd windows families should aim for Discover when to book Comporta summer stays for families, with data-backed guidance on school holiday dates, August crowds, pricing patterns and the best shoulder-season weeks for quieter beaches and luxury hotels.
Hotel Showcases • 22/05/2026 Working from the monte: the Alentejo estates that actually deliver for executive workations A practical guide to executive workations in Portugal’s Alentejo region, comparing bandwidth, workspaces, prices and policies at Gandum Village, L'AND Vineyards and São Lourenço do Barrocal for serious remote work.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 21/05/2026 Vermelho Melides reviewed: a quiet stay at Christian Louboutin's Relais & Châteaux, two years on Updated review of Vermelho Melides, Christian Louboutin’s 13-room hideaway in Alentejo, with verified opening date, practical prices, drive times and logistics for planning a luxury stay in southern Portugal.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 19/05/2026 Beyond the wine route: the Alentejo olive oil estates worth a tasting flight Plan an Alentejo olive oil estate tour from Évora, Reguengos de Monsaraz or Beja. Discover top mills like Herdade do Esporão, Mainova and Marmelo, learn how tastings work, and choose luxury hotels that turn harvest season into the heart of your stay.
