A Land That Meets You With Space
Alentejo meets you with space. Endless horizons of rolling golden fields, cork oak groves casting long shadows, and the distant hum of cicadas in the heat. Whitewashed villages crown low hills, their tiled roofs glowing in the late-afternoon light. The air is warm with rosemary, wild lavender, and the faint salt of the Atlantic carried inland.
Portugal, Our Place to Recalibrate
Portugal has long been one of anatomē's places to recalibrate: a destination where we feel held, protected, and restored. It offers the same qualities we cherish in our Support perfume: the grounding presence of greenery, a quiet sense of safety, and the deep renewal that comes from breathing freely.
Nature's Quiet Effect
Environmental psychology tells us that familiar, steady landscapes ease mental strain and restore focus. In Alentejo, your mind learns the rhythm of the land quickly — its rolling hills, herb-scented paths, and whitewashed villages. Your body follows, slowing its breath, steadying its steps, and settling into calm.
Walking as a Daily Ritual
Walking has always been our way to find balance — whether along a stretch of beach or deep within a nature reserve. In Alentejo, these walks become part of the rhythm of the day. Even in the height of summer, the breeze in the cork oak groves or the shade of pine forests can be cooling, the heat softened by the sounds and scents of the wild. This is why time in nature matters on holiday: it clears the mind, softens the edges, and leaves space for something new to emerge.
Arriving in Lisbon
Your journey might begin in Lisbon, with dinner at PRADO, where every plate feels like a conversation with the season, and a morning walk in Monsanto Forest, the air thick with pine and earth, quietly preparing you for the slower pace to come.
Staying Among Gardens and History
In Alentejo, CONVENTO DO ESPINHEIRO offers a sanctuary of history and nature — its gardens a patchwork of fragrant herbs, shaded courtyards, and ancient olive trees that have stood for centuries. Mornings are best spent wandering through green corridors of rosemary and lavender before retreating to the cool hush of the cloisters.
Architecture in Harmony With the Land
At SILENT LIVING, you will find some of the most beautiful architecture in the region, spaces that seem to dissolve into their surroundings. Each room opens to light, air, and landscape; every line and material chosen to harmonise with the nature outside. Days here begin with yoga or movement, and afternoons unfold beside pools that mirror the sky.
Encounters With Wild Beauty
You will find yourself walking the high platforms over Pulo do Lobo in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park, the river roaring below, its power grounding you in the present moment. Or browsing VIDA DURA, where every piece — linen, ceramic, wood — carries the story of Alentejo's craft.
Held by Nature's Green Embrace
Here, wellness is not about filling your days, but about opening them — to the landscapes and rituals that steady you, protect you, and restore you. Alentejo holds you the way Support does: with nature's green embrace, a sense of safety, and the quiet strength to return home renewed.
Eat: Nourishment with a Sense of Place
anatomē's picks of restaurants where wellness and flavour come together.
- PRADO – "A restaurant committed to working with small Portuguese producers and seasonal produce" – Diogo
- TASCADO CELSO – "To discover one of the best restaurants on the Vicentine Coast" – Michele
Relax: Places to Breathe and Recalibrate
anatomē's picks of places to pause, breathe, and unwind in the city.
- CONVENTO DO ESPINHEIRO – "To sleep within the walls of a former convent and stroll through the beautiful gardens" – Manuel
- SILENT LIVING – "To discover the village of Arraiolos, for a rejuvenating stay where architecture blends harmoniously with nature" – Manuel
Shop: Ritual Objects for the Journey Home
anatomē's picks of favourite places to shop to help you unwind.
- VIDA DURA – "For its selection of contemporary decorative pieces and tableware, as well as its fresh flowers" – Manuel
Support as Your Anchor
Like Alentejo, Support Eau De Parfum is a balance of freshness and depth: bright enough to awaken and grounded enough to endure. Both invite you to move with purpose, to feel the strength that comes from knowing exactly where you stand.
Now Available at anatomē - Shop The New Travel Edit Collection
The A Week Abroad Arles and Camargue edition, and the Balance fragrance, are available now at anatomē.
