Porto Covo

  

The coast of the Alentejo has many faces. In the south, rugged, steep cliffs with small beaches and fishing ports. Further north, exchanging white dunes with blue lagoons and lush rice fields. Less than 9 miles from Monte Vale Pereiro is the welcoming resort of Porto Covo.

Porto Covo about 1,400 inhabitants as of 2008. It is located at the coast, about 8 miles south of the port of Sines. Since 1990, it has become a popular destination for tourism due to its beaches (many of them being only small coves between rocks), natural beauty and fine dining. During the summer the population almost increases tenfold with people coming from all over the country to their vacation homes, rented apartments and campgrounds. Pessegueiro Island, with its fort, geographically departs from the territory of the freguesia of Porto Covo.

Porto Covo is a popular holiday destination among the Portuguese. No mass tourism, but in summer just pretty busy.

Beaches of Porto Covo:
There are no beaches as the beaches of Porto Covo, one of the most beautiful villages of the country, and, for certain, one of the most beautiful coasts. Praia Grande and the Beach of Pessegueiro Island are the widest and the most accessible, but the whole parish's coast is full of small beaches with fine sand and clear waters, separated by large rocks, that look like they were made to create a feeling of intimacy and exclusivity. The beaches are for everyone, but we feel like saying: choose yours! Vieirinha, Oliveirinha, Foz, Burrinho, Samouqueira (the magnificent Samouqueira…), Pequena, Espingardeiro, Búzios, are some of the names of these treasures as small as they are precious. All these beaches have good sanitary conditions, but some of them have a difficult access and have no permanent surveillance.

Pessegueiro Island is one of the municipality’s most interesting places, either from the historic or from the landscape point of view. The island has ruins of a Roman port and in the cliff in front of it stands the Pessegueiro Fort. A channel separates the island from mainland, crating a beautiful beach with good conditions for windsurfing and spear-fishing. During summer it’s possible to visit the island on organized boat trips from Sines and Porto Covo.

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Discover the real Portugal, the Alentejo Region

Golden plains that disappear out of sight combine with the sun and the heat to impose their own slow, steady rhythm. 

This is the Alentejo. Inland, the vast golden wheat fields undulate in the wind; along the coast, unspoilt beaches look rugged and unexplored. The open, ample landscape is peppered with cork-oaks or olive trees that have withstood the ravages of time. Occasionally sturdy fortress walls rise up from hills, as at Marvão or Monsaraz, or you’ll see just a simple dolmen reminding you of the magic of the place. Atop small hills stand white one-storey farmsteads, while the castles are reminders of the battles and conquests that once took place here. The patios and gardens bear witness to the influence of the Arabs, who helped to shape the people and the nature. In the Alentejo, the brute force of the land dictates the march of time.Perhaps this is why the region’s culture has its own particular character.All you need to do is visit Évora and discover its Roman roots and the delightful charm of its heritage to understand why the city has been classified as a world heritage site. When you see the temple of Diana and some of the city’s churches, you’ll regard your time as well spent. But don’t travel northwards or southwards without exploring the region’s coastline. There the landscape consists of high sheer cliffs sheltering tiny beaches. And there are also the sweet smells of the countryside, the herbs and spices used to season fish and seafood dishes. Here the time passes slowly, because the Alentejo follows the rhythm of the land itself.

The sun is more golden in the Alentejo. Fall for the charm of this light, and explore the nature in the region.

Travel through the Serras d'Ossa and Monfurado or explore the Serra de São Mamede Nature Park; discover a whole unique habitat in the Sado Estuary and feel the calm of the reservoir waters. Go and discover the coast, a continuous beach from Tróia to Sines, and then carry on into wilder scenery, with idyllic coves hidden between cliffs. Rediscover the past of the Alentejo, by following a route that includes the 'towns' of São Cucufate and Pisões. Travel from the Neolithic Age to the Middle Ages round the archaeological circuit of Castro da Cola, and delve into the ruins of Miróbriga. Learn about the Alentejo identity, stitched into each thread of the Arraiolos rugs, instilled in the marble, in the thoroughbred Lusitanian horses and in the delicious Alentejo wine and bread. In Beja, discover the secrets of the plain, and in Monsaraz, climb up to the 'eagle's nest'.

By the Guadiana, let yourself be enchanted by stories of the frontier and the lands by the river, and in Campo Branco, learn about the culture of the open plains and their wealth of bird life. But if you are looking for excitement, you will not be disappointed: the Alentejo is also a favourite setting for extreme sports. You can tour the region on horseback or mountain bike, go canoeing on the rivers or go skydiving. Or else you can explore an African savannah on a safari in the heart of the Alentejo. Let yourself go in the Alentejo, and don't forget the gastronomic delicacies. Discover the cheeses of Serpa, Évora and Nisa; follow an olive oil route around the olive presses and co-operatives, and collect the region's herbs and aromas. And finally, for dessert, get a taste of heaven on earth by sampling the divine sweets from the kitchens of the convents.

Climate

The Alentejo climate resembles the southern Californian climate. Although it is not on the Mediterranean it has such a climate, mild winters and dry summers. Daytime temperatures rarely drop below 12 degrees C, but in summer it can be very hot, especially more inland. The coastal temperatures are more moderate and the water of the Atlantic always remains a little cold. The climate is one of the reasons of the increasing interest of people seeking to retire to the Alentejo. For the young families the climate is as much of importance as the space. Let’s face it: the Alentejo is a province with a future as rich as its past!

Enjoy all that the Alentejo has to offer, and forget about diets for a while. Combine your travels with eating and drinking, and take an occasional break at one of the region's many excellent restaurants and taverns. In Serpa, Évora and Niza be sure to sample the protected origin local cheeses, all with their own particular characteristics, but all irresistible to the nose and palate. At the end of your trip, pass by one of the cheese-makers in each area and take some cheeses home as presents. While you are in the Alentejo, discover also a new olive oil route from the north to the south of the region. Include in your itinerary a visit to Moura to see the olive press at the olive oil museum at Lagar de Varas do Fojo, and learn from this important remnant of traditional technology how the oil used to be made. For the greedy, the Alentejo confectionery based on recipes from the convents leads the purest of beings to sin. Indulge in the "morgados" of Évora, the "trouxas de ovo" of Beja or the "sericaia" of Elvas and Vila Viçosa, based on eggs and almonds, and sometimes sweetened with honey. Don't forget to include the typical aromas and tastes of the Alentejo in your return basket: pick a handful of oregano and take home a bunch of rosemary to give a real Alentejo touch to your meals. 

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Vakantiehuizen in Portugal

Monte Vale Pereiro is gelegen in het zonovergoten Portugal, de Alentejo nabij Vila Nova de Milfontes en Cercal op 20 km van zee en strand, bestaande uit 3 vakantiehuizen. Elk vakantiehuis is vrij gelegen en biedt u de mogelijkheid om te wandelen, fietsen en paardrijden. De Atlantische oceaan met haar ruige kustlijnen en mooie (privé)stranden zijn goed en snel bereikbaar.

Op het landgoed van ruim 12 hectare, gelegen midden in de natuur, treft u fruitbomen, zwembad, stallen en paarden aan. De lektriciteitsvoorziening is volledig op zon- en windenergie. Bovendien heeft u er een prachtig panoramisch uitzicht. De directe omgeving biedt u onder andere: natuur, strand, cultuur en watersport.En dat allemaal vanuit uw eigen vakantiehuis in Portugal.

Elk vakantiehuis van Vale Pereiro heeft de beschikking over een extra tuinkamer: de rondom gelegen natuur. U loopt het vakantiehuis uit en wandelt zo onder de eucalyptusbomen het enorme landgoed in. Vele plekken om te zitten, te ontbijten of een gesprek te voeren. Vale Pereiro beschikt over een prachtig verkoelend zwembad, met luxe (lig)stoelen en een speelveld voor uw kinderen.

Wilt u paardrijden of dat graag leren? Dat kan, onze paarden staan voor u ter beschikking. Geniet van een heerlijke ontspannende buitentocht vanuit uw vakantiehuis door de prachtige natuur, bezoek het prachtige Baragem de Campilhas, een groot stuwmeer en geniet met uw paard van een smakelijke lunch.

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