Imagine vast, sun-baked plains of golden wheat fields and olive trees where you can drive for miles surrounded only by this natural beauty. Picture reaching dramatic cliffs on the western tip of Europe, where virtually untouched beaches lie on the Atlantic shore.
Now envisage charming towns and villages that reflect a long Moorish occupation, with their narrow streets, picturesque whitewashed houses and decorative tiles. As the night settles, a certain calm whispers through the plains of Beja and invites people to rest, as the next day awaits full of sunshine and life.
Influenced by a Mediterranean and North African climate, Beja is generally warm and dry, providing the perfect weather for those looking for a relaxing holiday by the beach. The capital of Beja bears the same name as the district. Its history goes back to Roman times when Julius Caesar made the city of Beja the regional capital. The Roman ruins at Pisões are standing proof of the richness of this empire. When the Moors invaded in the 8th Century they designed the cobbled streets and their stunning architecture has been left virtually untouched until today. The castle of Beja exists since Roman times and keeps the memory of Portuguese struggles to conquer this part of the country well alive.
Wander through the streets of Beja and admire the whitewashed houses with colourful borders around their windows and visit the many museums that house relics from the region’s different settlers. The district of Beja in the region of the Alentejo is all this and much more: ready for you to discover!
