The peaceful feeling of the southern Portuguese landscapes The Alentejo collection celebrates the peaceful feeling of the southern Portuguese landscape, filled with vast plains and olive trees. With gently flowing edges and soft glazes seamlessly mixed and matched both dinnerware and oven-to-table accessories add warmth to any table, whether indoors or out. Named after a small fishing village famous for its colorfully painted wooden houses, Costa Nova combines ancient European craft traditions, elegant design and quality to create fine stoneware pieces. Using the best natural resources in Portugal, Costa Nova pieces are known for their color and exceptional durability.