Located in the Baixo Alentejo province, known as one of the less polluted areas of Europe, the portuguese town of Vidigueira is famous for several reasons :

D. Vasco da Gama, in return for his services to the Kingdom of Portugal, was distinguished as Earl of Vidigueira, where he lived and died after his numerous travels.

Its undulating land covered with olive-trees and vineyards is harmonious and relaxing. Its climate, pleasant, dry and warm makes it a quiet and peaceful destination.

The regional gastronomy – “carne de porco à alentejana, “sopa de beldroegas”, “sopa de cação”, “conventuais” desserts, game and wild specialities – is well known.. The wines are considered amongst the best of Portugal.

In the surrounding area, historical or leisure interesting sites are countless :

• the city of Évora, a Unesco heritage site, with its churches, chapels, handicraft shops and the famous Diana temple

• the Romain remains of S. Cucufate, renowned for their frescos

• The Mosteirinho Convent in Serpa

•  Monte das Aves, breeding and zoo centre,  where all species of animals can be seen

• Cortes de Cima, one of the more prestigious vineyards of Portugal

• The ostrich breeding  of Júlio Fragoso in Serpa and of Baronigg in Alqueva

A wonderful region to discover and enjoy…

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