The county of Portel has the infrastructures to offer excellent conditions for sports and leisure activities. The reservoirs of Alqueva and Alvito are perfect for water sports, such as canoeing or windsurfing; and there are also municipal swimming pools (open air and indoor), a fitness circuit and minigolf – just some of the facilities on offer for the visitor.
There are also pleasant parks and green spaces, compulsory in the summer for anyone seeking the coolness of the shade.
When it is less hot, you might like to go for a walk or bicycle ride, or you can simply let time go by exploring corners of the mountains and appreciating the beauty of the landscape.
Fishing in the reservoirs and hunting in the game reserves are also alternatives for those who appreciate such sports.
Visitors may also appreciate the traditional food of the region, prepared in the various restaurants in the county. If you are staying overnight, there are many hotels that will put you up in comfort.