Dreaming about your vacation and can’t wait to get outdoors to have an activity vacation in Alentejo? In this post I tell you the best outdoor activities when visiting Elvas, Alentejo. If you come to Elvas you have many outdoor activity options when deciding what you are going to do. You can choose from kayaking and paddle boarding tours to biking and hiking excursions. Furthermore in Elvas we have horse riding possibilities too. If you have never tried these things before, don’t worry. It’s...

Dreaming about a wine tasting tour in Elvas Alentejo? Alentejo is one of Portugal’s most beautiful destinations even though it is not yet so commonly known. This region, home to rolling countryside dotted with rural areas and country houses, is famous for producing some of the best wines of Portugal. Alentejo is also Portugal’s largest wine region. Alentejo vineyards are waiting for you to visit and at the same time to discover more about this beautiful region and its delicious wines. Elvas in...

Elvas Plum Factory Museum is surely one place not to miss when visiting Elvas. Discover the history and taste of the Elvas plums on a visit to the old factory of confectioned fruit still in operation. By the way, did you know that Elvas plums were already mentioned in some of Agatha Christie’s books? I learnt that interesting fact on my visit to the Elvas Plum Factory Museum. Even though I have read in the past all the books of Agatha Christie I did not remember the plums of Elvas. So this...

This post is about Alentejo river beaches. When I had never visited in Alentejo before, I literally thought there is only desert and rural areas without any water. How wrong I was.! In Alentejo we have big artificial lake called Alqueva and its beautiful river beaches. The summer heat can be sometimes too much in Elvas and you might want to cool off a bit and jump into the warm waters of Alqueva lake. Of course there are swimming pools in Elvas also! But if you like nature like me I recommend...

Are you a Digital Nomad or a remote worker searching room, suite or apartment in Alentejo region, Portugal?. Welcome to Elvas Alentejo in Portugal. WHERE IS ELVAS? Elvas is located in eastern Alentejo right next to the Spanish border and about 208 kilometers from Lisbon. ACCOMMODATION TYPE IN ELVAS Suites and normal rooms to rent in Elvas with prices 250 – 270 euros including all. Rooms are situated about 1 kilometer out of the historic center of Elvas in an area where there are cafeteries...

Horse riding tours in Alentejo – have you dreamed about jumping in a saddle and having an awesome experience on a nature trail with a horse? I have! I love animals and in the Alentejo region driving through rural areas you can see especially many horses on the fields when driving from one medieval village to another. Alentejo holidays are made for having memorable moments in horse riding tours in the middle of the beautiful nature of the Alentejo region. There are many possibilities to book a...

Looking for day trip destinations from Elvas? Are you planning a holiday in Elvas and wondering what to see near Elvas? I have a great suggestion for you for a road trip from Elvas during one day. It will show you the best places in Alto Alentejo. Road trip itinerary Elvas – Carreiras – Castelo de Vide – Marvao will give you a sight seeing tour in middle of greenery of Serra Sao Mamede Natural park area. On the way, you will discover picturesque hilltop medieval villages with cute castles. In...

Want to discover Alentejo beaches by car, but don’t know where to go? Let me share with you an awesome road trip itinerary I have done during hot summer 2022. I am a digital nomad living in Elvas Alentejo and sometimes to beat the summer heat it’s lovely to do a weekend escape to cool off yourself in fresh ocean waters. When temperatures rise above 40 celsius it’s time to head to the Alentejo beaches. The beaches of Alentejo are among the most beautiful in Portugal. On this road trip you will...

Right Travel Accessories are essentials for your holiday to be less stressful! Whenever I am packing for a trip, I make a list of things I need for sure to not miss anything. Of course some things can be bought during the holiday, but I like to have everything ready and not hunt for something I have forgotten to pack. The packing list of women can be quite long! Therefore it is better not rely only on your memory, but make a list of travel accessories needed on the trip. The packing for a woman...

Searching travel resources can be exhausting when looking for companies to plan and book your trip to Elvas, Alentejo. Maybe having troubles to find train or bus connections to Elvas Alentejo? Or want to find cheap flights to Portugal? Below is a list of the companies I have used when traveling around the world. These companies have offered the best deals over and over again. Hope this list helps you to plan and book your next trip to the most beautiful area of Portugal – the Alentejo region....