a province in the kingdom of Portugal, 67 miles in length and 20 in breadth; bounded on the west and south by the sea, on the east by the river Guadiana, and on the north by Alentejo. It is very fertile in figs, almonds, dates, olives, and excellent wines; and, besides, has a very abundant and lucrative fishery. The capital town is Pharo. It contains four cities, 12 towns, 67 parishes, and, it is said, above 90,000 inhabitants.