Hot Air Balloon Rides In Alentejo, Portugal

Hot air Balloon Rides in Alentejo, Portugal Located south of the Tagus River, the Alentejo region extends from the unspoilt beaches of the West coast over wide plains (home to the famous storks), through vineyards and cork oak forests to the rugged hills on the Spanish border.

Fascinating towns and villages with a rich cultural heritage are scattered throughout the province. Full of vestiges of the past, the history of the area can be seen in Megalithic sites, Roman remains, Moorish relics, Mediaeval castles and Baroque palaces.

Alto Alentejo is the "High" Alentejo, the northern part, adjoining the Ribatejo province. Baixo Alentejo is the "Low" Alentejo or the southern part, adjoining the Algarve.

Évora is the chief city of the district and capital of Alto Alentejo Province. Ancient walls preserved the city in its original state and the many monuments erected by the major artists of each period testify to Évora's lively cultural, artistic and historical past. Marvel at the variety of architectural styles (romanic, gothic, manueline, mannerist, baroque), the palaces and even the squares and narrow streets which are all part of the rich heritage of this museum-university city.

You will pass above the beaches of the Alentejo which lie in the Costa Azul, including Costa de Caparica, a major resort popular with Lisbon residents, though far less known to the rest of the world. In a sheltered estuary, is the historic city of Setúbal, the third-largest in Portugal, and the Parque Natural da Arrábida. A number of fishing villages like Sesimbra have retained their working atmosphere and charm.

The price of balloon rides in Alentejo, Portugal are 160€ per person.