Practical Guide

Cante Alentejano is part of the strongest traditions of Alentejo, together with Alentejo cuisine and Alentejo wine. What wonderful traditions we have here to show you! When people listen to Cante, it becomes part of them. They feel a little bit “alentejanos” when they listen to the powerful voices of choral groups, which reach their souls. That is why Cante is now on the Unesco …

Alentejo handicraft is the perfect souvenir to take home when you visit Evora. To decorate your own house or to surprise a loved one with a gift. Any piece you buy of Alentejo crafts will let you remember what you saw and feel when you were here. Alentejo crafts on Rua 5 de outubro, Evora Like with any other types of handicraft, in Alentejo trades …

Renting a car in Alentejo is an exciting way to explore the region. We do have private car tours designed specifically for those who love to just relax during their holidays while learning more and more from locals. But we understand that driving yourself while travelling through Portugal is a different adventure. The roads in Alentejo are in good condition and have little traffic. They …

A transfer to Evora may be your best option to come to Alentejo. In a fast, safe and personalised way, our services of transfers from Lisbon or any other region in Portugal allow you to have transportation to Evora or from Evora one way or return, as well as tours in Evora and/or Alentejo included. Considering that tourism in Portugal arrives, especially, through Lisbon airport …

Did you know that there are Houseboats in Alqueva Lake, Alentejo (Portugal), which you can drive through the waters with family and friends without even needing a sailor’s license? That’s right! These boats carry the soul of the Alentejo to you. No hurries, taking you where you wish to go in the moment. But what is “Alqueva”? The Alqueva Dam has 96.5 sq mi (250 …

After you get to know the answer to the question “Where is Evora?” by seeing its location on a map, you will understand that its geographic position makes travelling to the capital of Alentejo quite easy. Evora, even though administratively considered as south of Portugal, is not that far from a central position in the country. So, if you want to travel to Evora departing …

In a city like Evora, whose symbol and most famous monument is the Roman Temple, travellers have become accustomed to finding traces of this people. Here, the settlement Ebora Liberalitas Julia was established, which would become crucial for the domination of the Iberian Peninsula until the third century AD. Those who are fascinated by the rich past of Roman civilization will be able to observe …

Local shops in Evora are very important for the city because they give life to the city centre. Both the population (the “Eborenses”) and the visitors can shop while enjoying the beauty of the buildings. Many of these are here for centuries and have “seen” a lot of people making business in fairs or shops. The best streets to find local shops or the big …