We can discover a region through its landscapes, monuments, and stories. But we can also get to know it through what it produces. Every factory, workshop, or mine holds centuries of ingenuity and tradition, revealing how communities have shaped the land and created essential goods over time. Industrial tourism invites us to explore this legacy, connecting us with both industrial heritage and live industry. Museums and many businesses open their doors, allowing visitors not only to see how things are made but, in some cases, even to take part in the process.This guide unveils an Alentejo and Ribatejo beyond their rural landscapes. Underground, the mines and extractive industries preserve history while remaining active. Above ground, the agri-food sector blends innovation and tradition in the production of olive oil, fruit, cereals, and beverages, among the others. The textile industry ranges from rustic blankets to the finest tapestries. And among the region’s ancestral crafts, the art of making cowbells stands out—a tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Come and discover what is made—and how it is made—in Alentejo and Ribatejo.