The international travel publisher of the Rough Guides series has promoted Portugal’s Alentejo region in its ‘Top 10 destinations to visit in 2015.’
The Portuguese region joins Kosovo, the UK’s Peak District, the Canary Islands, Karnataka, Northern Ireland, the Mekong Delta, Northwest China, Oaxaca and Queens.
According to the guide, "the Alentejo has put Portugal on the gastronomy map and helps change the international perception of Portuguese food, in addition to being a destination as ‘cheap as chips' and one that offers good quality and value for money."
The guide also advises tourists to get to know and appreciate the ‘rugged landscape that is a world away from the touristy Algarve’ in addition to ‘super-fresh seafood, sublime olives, meat, wine and cheese.’
The Alentejo region certainly is up and coming as during 2014 it was mentioned as one of the best destinations for a getaway by the British portal AOL Travel.
The National Geographic recommended the Alentejo as one of its 21 worldwide destinations that its readers really should visit, the Guardian newspaper recommended the Alentejo for summer breaks, and in a competition sponsored by USA Today, the Alentejo was elected the World's Best Wine Region to visit.
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