Wide area, less populated, Beja district is the most desert o f Portugal, and, probably, the least touristy of all.
Beja is a nice city, Mértola the top attraction, while Moura, São Domingos, Ferreira do Alentejo and Grândola fight against desertification.
The coast attracts many visitors to explore its wilderness, with Vila Nova de Milfontes as the most known beach.