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Stories and guides from the Alentejo.
Practical guides to Comporta, Grândola and slow living in the Alentejo — written from Raíz.
September 05, 2026
A Countryside Workation in the Alentejo
Remote work among cork oaks: reliable Wi-Fi, deep-work mornings, beach afternoons. The honest logistics of a countryside workation in Portugal.
Read article →August 31, 2026
Sunsets on the Alentejo Coast: Where and When
Beach, serra viewpoints or the deck: where to watch the sun set on the Alentejo coast, when the light comes by season, and what to bring.
Read article →August 26, 2026
Digital Detox in the Countryside: Two Days Offline
A digital detox in Portugal, in the Alentejo countryside: two days offline. What to tell work, what to do instead, and the truth about the first hours.
Read article →August 21, 2026
Where to Eat in Comporta: Beach and Village
From beach shacks to village tables — a calm guide to eating in Comporta, with carolino rice, fresh fish and hours you should check before you go.
Read article →August 16, 2026
Tiny Houses in Portugal: Staying in One in the Alentejo
Thinking of staying in a tiny house in Portugal? What to expect from a small house in the Alentejo, what it does well, and who it suits.
Read article →August 11, 2026
A Weekend in Nature, Close to Lisbon
A weekend in nature near Lisbon: 1h15 from the city, among cork oaks, 25 min from the beach. How to escape without a long journey.
Read article →August 06, 2026
Things to Do in Grândola: Town and Serra
What to do in Grândola beyond the beach: the town of Zeca Afonso's song, the market, the cork-oak hills and the trails. A practical guide.
Read article →August 01, 2026
A Two-Night Escape for Couples in the Alentejo
A couples' escape in the Alentejo, among cork oaks and 25 min from the beach. An unhurried weekend, with time built in to do nothing.
Read article →July 27, 2026
Where to Stay Near Comporta (Without the Price Tag)
Where to stay near Comporta without high-season prices? Sleep inland, 25 min from the sand. A practical guide to the areas and their feel.
Read article →July 22, 2026
Comporta Beaches: An Honest Guide to Each One
Comporta, Carvalhal, Pego or Galé? A clear guide to the beaches: facilities, parking, surf and the best month to visit.
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