Aljustrel, in the Alentejo, is part of Beja district. The municipality covers 458.3 km² and had 8,879 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 19 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 14 municipalities in Beja district, it is number 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 31 km west of Beja, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 80 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Beja (32 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in Beja district.