About Alenquer
Alenquer is a small settlement in Portugal's Centro region. Alenquer's cute houses, often painted in white, stand out on the sloping ground with their unique architecture. The historic texture of the region is well preserved, thus Alenquer takes its visitors to a time travel so to speak.
Serra de Montejunto stands out with its green nature and extremely peaceful environment among the historical and natural beauties worth seeing in this eye-catching settlement where about 50 thousand people live. You can find delicious examples of world famous Portuguese wines in the region where you can taste delicious Portuguese dishes which are usually seasoned with thyme and tomato sauce.
Although it is not by the seaside, you can reach the shore by a short journey by road and you can swim in the stunning beaches of the Portuguese coasts. The most beautiful times of the year in the city are spring and summer months. You can reach the small and charming Alenquer from Istanbul via Porto.