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Beja. Beja, 30 km west of Serpa and about the same distance north west of Moura, is the major town in this remote area of the Lower Alentejo ( Baixa Alentejo) in south east Portugal with rail links to the capital, Lisbon. Beja is believed to have been founded by Julius Caesar in 48 BCE and was named Pax Julia in honour of a peace accord between ...
Beja was taken from the Moors in 1162 by Afonso Henriques. Its castle, built by King Dom Diniz, is believed to be the best example of medieval architecture still extant in Portugal. It is a square, massive structure 36.5 m (120 feet) high, from the top of which the whole of the Alentejo country and the Cintra mountains may be seen.
Visit Beja. A visit to Beja in an atmosphere of Alentejo calm, to discover conquests and hidden loves. Arrive and head for the Tower of the Castelo de Menagem, with its place in the country's history, where great battles took place to defend Portugal's borders. With 40 meters high and all built in marble, it is the flagship monument of Beja.
Aug 29, 2023 · Things to do in Beja – 1 day Itinerary. 1. Visit Beja’s Republic Square, pillory and Misericórdia Church. 2. Discover the archaeological remains of Rua da Moeda and the Manueline Window. 3. Visit the area around Beja’s Prazeres Arch. 4. Visit the Church of Santo Amaro.
Sep - Nov. $142. LOWEST. 67º F. 25 in. Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Beja. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Feb 25, 2024 · Wineries & Vineyards. By SteveR914. It is an interesting old winery to visit with its unusual concrete vats. The wines are cheap and excellent. I think... 11. Monte Das Louzeiras. 3. Wineries & Vineyards.
Feb 2, 2024 · Finally, in winter, Beja faces its lowest temperatures, averaging from 15.5°C (59.9°F) in December to 5.6°C (42.1°F) in January. The relative humidity peaks in January at 81%, the highest level during the year. Rainfall decreases from 17mm (0.67") in December to 8mm (0.31") in February, while daylight hours bottom at 9.6 in December.
