Portugal

Beja Visitor Directory in the Alentejo province in Portugal

Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 15:32

Hotels and pension in and around Beja - Alentejo - Portugal

Beja has quite a few hotels and pensions - below are the ones with websites. Also around Beja there's accommodation for those appreciating the serenity of Beja's golden plain.

Location

Beja covered market place near the bus station. 38° 0' 42.0516" N, 7° 51' 32.8752" W

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Beja Airport History in the Alentejo province - Portugal

Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 14:53

History of Beja Airport - Portugal

Beja Airport has a history that starts back in the 1960's. It's known as Beja Airbase BA11 - a big project of the German Air Force in Portugal. The airbase is located in the middle of the Alentejo province just above the Algarve region. Here's an overview of Beja Airport history in turbulent cold war times.

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The Cabril Reservoir near Pedrogao Grande in Coimbra Portugal

Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 18:03

Build during the rule of Oliveira Salazar, the Cabril Reservoir finished in 1954, forms a 55 Km long man-made lake. Located in the centre of Portugal on the IC8 highway it’s an easy get-away for those looking for a quiet place.