What budget for activities and outings Alentejo?
The Alentejo tourist office maintains a rich online portal (www.visitalentejo.pt), from which it is possible to download a lot of documents, including excellent brochures, sometimes in French, on all the areas that interest you: culture, gastronomy, hiking, restaurants, handicrafts, as well as very complete maps. If this is not enough, there is still the site of the Portuguese tourist office, a mine: www.visitportugal.com The agencies of the tourist office of the region are present in most of the tourist sites of Alentejo and their staff is multilingual. You will also find maps, city plans and well-designed guidebooks on topics such as rural tourism and birdwatching. The documents are free or for sale, for less than 10 €.
Bicycles are an excellent way to explore the richness of the hinterland and to build up your calves. Bicycles can be rented from specialized agencies, hotels, and even museums and some interpretation centers. Count on 10 to 20 € per day.
What budget to eat Alentejo?
Having lunch in a bakery is commonplace for the local population. The dishes or snacks are simple but good, the prices are reasonable, the cleanliness is irreproachable, the bread comes straight out of the oven and, to top it all off, you get to share the daily life of the locals.
What is the budget for accommodation Alentejo?
Travel in low or mid season for great value rooms and milder temperatures!
Travel budget Alentejo and cost of living
It should be noted that the cost of living is generally lower in Portugal than in France. Because of lower taxes and cheaper labor, drinks in bars or other establishments are, most of the time, much cheaper than in France. Also, in order to promote culture and art, entrance fees to museums are often very cheap or free, especially for students. The basic prices are related to the place and its tourist traffic. Sometimes you only have to travel a few kilometers to see the prices drop. As an example:
◗ A meal consisting of an often copious main course, a drink and a dessert: between 10 and 15 €.
◗ An espresso(bica): from €1.
◗ Average budget per day and per person (high season), including meal, overnight stay and a basic activity: about €100 for a low budget, €140 for a medium budget, €200 for a higher budget.
