This is Alentejo, a rural, sparsely populated region in Portugal that’s quietly whispered between conversations about Portuguese destinations. Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, all seem to be winning laurels, but Alentejo is winning hearts. It’s the largest region in the country, covering about a third of entire mainland Portugal, and offering vast swathes of farmlands, idyllic countryside, from flatlands to rolling hills, from ancient cities to magical, untouched villages overlooking horizons of incredibly vast landscapes.
On the first part of this Alentejo series, I explored the mystical city of Évora, the gateway to the Alto Alentejo (Upper Alentejo), discovering the city’s ancient charms, Roman structures, gothic cathedrals and grisly catacombs. And then went beyond the city to explore one of the most breathtaking hilltop villages I’ve ever seen, the magical Monsaraz, the village near the sky.
A great thank you to my friends Therese (who’s always game for adventure!) and Rosanna, who’s an inspiration and an Alentejana herself, graciously introducing us to this wonderful region.
Hope you enjoy this brand-new IN THE MOOD FOR LIFE episode! ❤️
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THANK YOU to my dear friends Therese & Rosanna for this Alentejo trip! 💛
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JANZ is a filmmaker, editor, animator and digital content creator, with over a decade of experience in London, working with video reels, media highlights and animations for clients around the world. He now runs a video business based in Lisbon, Portugal, and the creator of the YouTube lifestyle series called IN THE MOOD FOR LIFE.
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IN THE MOOD FOR DOURO //
IN THE MOOD FOR COIMBRA: PART 2 //
IN THE MOOD FOR COIMBRA: PART 1 //
IN THE MOOD FOR ALGARVE: PART 1 //
IN THE MOOD FOR ALGARVE: PART 1 //
IN THE MOOD FOR PENICHE, BERLENGAS & BALEAL //
IN THE MOOD FOR SINTRA //
IN THE MOOD FOR LIFE // Lifestyle Brand Video //
IN THE MOOD FOR LISBON: THE COWORKING SPACE EDITION //
IN THE MOOD FOR VIENNA //
23 WAYS TO COPE WITH SELF-ISOLATION // A Self-Help Guide //
IN THE MOOD FOR LISBON: EPISODE ONE //
IN THE MOOD FOR LISBON: EPISODE TWO //
IN THE MOOD FOR PORTO: EPISODE ONE //
IN THE MOOD FOR PORTO: EPISODE TWO //
HIKING IN SINTRA //
IN THE MOOD FOR LISBON: THE DIGITAL NOMAD EDITION, EPISODE ONE //
IN THE MOOD FOR LISBON: THE DIGITAL NOMAD EDITION, EPISODE TWO //
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Thanks for watching this Alentejo episode! As you notice, this is Part 1 , so everything is left open for other parts. Which parts of Alentejo do you think I should explore/feature next? Would love to hear your recommendations! 👍✨
Janz thank you for such a beautiful video of this beautiful region!
Your voice and diction are fantastic as well as the video capture and editing! And you are saying the "oo" of words that end in a final 'o' which non Portuguese speakers never seem to catch onto. Parabens!!
Great video, thank you for sharing it.
Every visit is epic in the breath and depth of the script and I leave feeling informed entertained and wanting more bravo!!
The drone shot at 11:15 is spectacular.
You deserve more views and subscribers .
Cinematography, Edit and voiceover,
Just amazing ❤️
Janz, discovered your work today. Lovely videos, enticing and beautifully photographed. We can feel your passion for Portugal, which really makes the films particularly pleasant and special. Please review the typos in this one. And congrats for the work overall!
Answering your question, for the next episode’s about Alentejo, you must go, definitely, to Alqueva region!!…😍😍😍
Janz, I am really paissioned about your videos!!!… Excellent job!!!… 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Another beautiful video. Your insights are touching. I’m subscribing!
I think I want to move to Alentejo 😀 loved your video ❤️👍🏻
Beautifully done. Thank you.
Yeah, you have been to my region! Thank you!!! 😉
What month of year did you visit?
I'm Portuguese and I so look forward to your videos. You make me miss it so and for a few moments I find myself transported lost in all its beauty…. I am so in THE MOOD for Portugal Thank you
0:11 mind blowed!
We are very impressed with your Portuguese travel videos. The government travel bureau should use them!!! Can't wait to go back. My husband is Azorean on both sides of his family. I wish we could retire to Coimbra!
Another fan here. It took me a little while to get your videos… then I realized you were after somethign the other videos did not bother to capture – the newness is amazing. love it.
Wonderful! Planning a trip to Alentejo. Your narration and camerawork are inspiring. Nice to have an intelligent tour without the silliness and shenanigans of other videos.
Whoa…you're good at this! And you've found a great subject for your talents. Keep doing it.
Know, you really should explore the Costa Vicentina (the west coast of Alentejo)
You should be given an honorary portuguese passport by my country's government!
You show Portugal so proudly, more than some nationals.
Just beautiful.
Thank you for showing my hometown Èvora in this well detailed, beautiful and emotional way.
I send you a big hug for that!
Congrats for your great work.
Wow amazing video, a short, effecient and well shot, Portugal should be thankful for such a great video and the way you show the country.
Just one small correction but more of a technicality. The Azores is actually Portugal biggest regionin term of territorial extension, sure its a autonomous region and i know alot of people dont see it as truly "Portugal", but still is according to Portuguese constitution. Its even bigger then "Mainland" Portugal, you should check it out, and alot of Azoreans came from Alentejo.
And i love how you say portuguese words, most foreign people try to say it in a "spanish" way, which is so wrong, you truly got it. And with this video im hungry and with a huge desire of visting Alentejo.
Simply Brilliant!
Wow, I am so impressed with your video – it is just beautiful. The quality is very impressive.
Love your videos Janz. Looking forward to exploring all these areas thanks to you highlighting them!
Time and time again I watch your masterpieces and I can’t wait for my move to Portugal in September of this year. My only selfish wish is that each video was longer. I guess that’s the magic of your creations is it leaves us wanting to explore more ourselves. I’m still waiting for your piece of Ericeira my new hometown in the near future. Your channel should have 1m subs!
Have done a lot of trips to Portugal from Canada with my husband who is Portuguese but watching your videos is amazing and gives me ideas for places to see on future visits. Thank you.
Perfection, as always 😙👌🏻🇵🇹❤️
Your videos are always beautiful – this especially so – a love letter to Alentejo.