"Monsaraz" a Monsaraz Travel Page by solopes

Alentejo is a hot, dry and plane area in the southern half of Portugal. In such a plane area, each mount gets its own importance. And that is so true that in the region monte is almost the equivalent of house. When and where it appears an higher hill, generally a city was installed atop of it, protected by walls.

In Alentejo life flows slow (veeeeeeeeeeery slow in Portuguese jokes), which helps to preserve the sites. One of the best is Monsaraz. While the active life moved down to the planes, to Reguengos de Monsaraz, the historic city stands by and inside the XIII century castle, with excellent sights over Guadiana river till Spain.

Strolling in the narrow ways of Monsaraz is relaxing. Here and there, churches, bars and handicraft shops, allow a refreshing shade.