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Beja, City in Portugal
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Environment
Beja is located in the south of Portugal, in the region of Alentejo (north of the Algarve).
At the rural and natural countryside of Alentejo there are thousands of miles of soft rolling hills and
plains with cork forest, olivetrees and a variety of wildlife - hunting is a very popular activity in this region.
Alentejo is also home of maby "the best" wine districts in the country.
Beja is situated in the district of Beja. View all properties for sale in the district of Beja.
Some distances of interest
The closest airport is Faro Internationale Airport, located 150 km away.
It is 50 km to the mountains and 20 km to the nearest river.
If you enjoy playing golf, you might want to know that the nearest golf course is Pine Cliffs Golf and Country Club (more than 50 km away).
In Portugal the Atlantic Ocean is always "close by" - distances from estern inland border will
maximum be a two hour drive. The closest beach is more than 50 km away.
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Climate : Inland clima with hot dry summers and cold winter weather
Town character : Historical town
Primary Industry : Agricultur
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Beja can offer you:
- Sight: Archaeological-site, Castle/Ruins, Museum, Church, Historical-monument,
- Dining/Pleasure: Hotel, Restaurants, Bar, Coffé-shop,
- Shopping: City centre, Pharmacy, Supermarked, Shopping-mal, Shops, Bakery, Florist,
- Sport/Activity: Fotball arena, Spa, Horseback-riding,
- Public transport: Car-rental, Trainstation, Buss-terminal, Taxi,
- Public: Public service, Internett-cafe, Bullring, City-park, Hospital, Police, Bank, Post-office, Tourist-info,
- Level of education: University
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Beja - the town of "Five Love Letters"
Town Holiday: June 1.
Population in Beja: 22.000 inhabitants. Population in Beja municipality: 35.000 inhabitants.
Beja is the capital of the Alentejo region - a beautiful and still unspoiled region in south Portugal - one of the most important agricultural regions in the country.
The history of Beja reaches back to the roman times - when it became a regional capital under Julius Caesar.
Beja is situated on a hill (277 m) and had an strategic position over the vast plains of the Baixo Alentejo. Moorish arquitecture is visible in the old town and the streets of Beja.
The castle on top of the hill, can be seen from afar and dominates the town. Its granite and marble keep - Torre de Menagem - is the highest in Portugal (40 m). The top of the keep can be accessed via a spiral staircase with 197 steps. Standing on the battlements, one has a sensational panorama-view over the surrounding landscape.
The Saint Francis Convent is converted to a pousada (state-run inn), giving visitors the pleasure of staying in an historical and mystical place.
"Five Love Letters"
Beja is best known for a 17th century love affair. A French count (Comte de Saint-Léger), supposedly seduced a nun, named Mariana Alcoforado, who lived in the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Convent, but then left the town and never returned. The nun's grief and anguish were revealed in passionate letters - that ended up being published in Paris in 1669. These "Five Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun" became internationally famous as a classic of romantic literature celebrated for its beautiful lyrics. |
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