Luxury holidays in Beja

In southern Portugal, the district of Beja is a patchwork of olive groves and vineyards, buttoned by longstanding, terracotta-roofed towns. Battle scars become this pastoral pocket on the Spanish border. In its namesake town, the Mannerist cathedral and ancient convents call for unhurried exploration, and balmy evenings unfold over alfresco dinners and regional wines, rounding off Alentejo’s sultry seduction.

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When to go

Beja district enjoys a pleasant climate year-round; spring offers mild temperatures and minimal rain, and summer can occasionally turn up the heat — dramatically.

Getting there

  • Planes

    International flights touch down in Lisbon or Faro. The town of Beja is a 90-minute drive from Faro, or it’s two hours from Lisbon, with a set of wheels.

  • Trains

    Rail routes from Lisbon can take you to the town of Beja in just over two hours, but depending on where you’re staying, from Beja you’ll need your own set of wheels or transfers.

  • Automobiles

    In this bucolic corner of Portugal, having your own car will give you the freedom to explore its hilltop towns, Roman ruins and wineries.