Beja

Beja is an administrative district in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal comprising several municipalities across a wide area. The territory encompasses numerous small towns and villages with extensive farmland.

The district was established in its current form in 1835 as a separate administrative unit. It has maintained its role as a key agricultural and administrative center of southern Portugal ever since.

The region holds onto rural customs through local markets and gatherings where traditional crafts and farm life remain visible parts of everyday activity. People here maintain strong ties to the land and what it produces.

The district capital can be reached by highway from major Portuguese cities, making travel between regions straightforward. A regional airport also serves visitors from other parts of the country.

Most of the area remains thinly populated with sparse villages separated by wide agricultural lands. This landscape allows for large-scale cultivation of grain crops, olives, and vineyards across open countryside.

Location: Portugal

Inception: January 1, 1835

Capital city: Beja

Shares border with: Setúbal, Évora, Faro, Province of Badajoz, Province of Huelva

Website: https://gov-civil-beja.pt

GPS coordinates: 38.01667,-7.86667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:04