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Living and Investing in Alentejo: Portugal's Hidden Region in 2026

Alentejo is Portugal's largest and least-known region — a vast landscape of cork forests, medieval hill towns, and some of the country's most affordable property. For expats seeking space, quiet, and value, it's increasingly hard to ignore.

Living and Investing in Alentejo: Portugal's Hidden Region in 2026

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