Tourism: Mayor cellar is a 20 local 'secret' in Portugal you must visit.
Mayor Adegar (Campo Maior), Aqueduct Amoreira (Elvas) and Ducal Palace (Vila Viçosa), are three of the twenty places to visit in Alentejo, a list of must-see that Vivo Money published and that all Portuguese should visit.
After the success of the listing 20 locations in Portugal you must visit before you die and before the enthusiasm of readers who have taken advantage of the suggested itinerary, the Mad Money decided to publish a new list with some of the emblematic places that did not make the first time.
Of 20 Must-see places, 3 are in the Alentejo know what:
Adega Mayor, Campo Maior: The Adega Mayor, located in Campo Maior, Alentejo, It was born from the vision of Commander Rui Nabeiro and unmistakable trace of the architect Siza Vieira. integrated in 65 hectares of vineyards that supply the brands Monte Mayor, Touriga Nacional, Reserve Commander and Commander of the Liquor, is a hymn to Portuguese wine. Visits with tests start at 3.5 € per person.
Aqueduct Amoreira, Elvas: The impressive Aqueduct Amoreira, Elvas, It is included in the Heritage area of ​​Humanity City Alentejo. Are 7km of a water transport system completed in 1628 that dominate the landscape, along the walls and the Forte da Graça, all deserve to visit before the summer hit.
Ducal Palace, Vila Viçosa: The Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, Alentejo, It began to be built in 1501 and it was only finished in century 17. The facade 110 meters covered with marble of the region makes this palace a unique example in the Portuguese civil architecture. The visit costs € 7 and allows you to see fresh and century tiles, painted coffered ceilings and marble fireplaces, as well as collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, tapestries, ceramics and jewelery.
The list was drawn up with the cooperation of regional authorities of Porto and North Tourism, Center, Lisbon and Tagus Valley and the Algarve and the Azores Tourism Regional Secretariat, to which were requested destinations / activities less known to the Portuguese in their regions and they were ideal for low season.
