Beja, Administrative district in Alentejo region, Portugal
The Beja district spans 10,225 square kilometers and contains 14 municipalities, making it the largest administrative division in Portugal by total area.
Founded in 1835, Beja district evolved from the former Baixo Alentejo province, maintaining its position as a central agricultural and administrative region in southern Portugal.
The district preserves traditional Alentejo customs through annual agricultural fairs, regional gastronomy events, and local folk music celebrations in its 75 parishes.
The district capital, Beja city, connects to major Portuguese cities through national highways and operates a regional airport serving the southern territory.
The district maintains a population density of only 15 inhabitants per square kilometer, preserving extensive agricultural lands that produce wheat, olives, and wine.
Location: Portugal
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: May 27, 2025 09:43
Sao Domingos Mine
49.9 km
Neves-Corvo mine
50.2 km
Site of Community Importance Monchique
95.4 km
Alqueva Reservoir
63.6 km
Castle of Beja
135 m
La Torre-La Janera megalithic site
86.3 km
Lousal mine
49.1 km
Badoca Safari Park
76.9 km
Pulo do Lobo
31.3 km
Castle of Noudar
72.7 km
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
104 km
Castle of Mértola
45.7 km
Farol Cabo Sardão
95.6 km
Villa Romana de São Cucufate
23.1 km
Roman ruins of Pisões
7.5 km
Praia de São Torpes
83.1 km
Praia Grande de Almograve
91.7 km
Forte de São Clemente
86.9 km
Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
72.9 km
Church of Nossa Senhora da Anunciação
45.7 km
Castelo de Moura
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Martim Longo
64.8 km
Castle of Serpa
25 km
Praia da Samoqueira
83 km
Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
98.7 km
Castle of Portel
35.6 km
Castle of Alvito
29 km
Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha Nature Reserve
83.4 kmReviews
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