The Alentejo is, without a doubt, the perfect scenario to live an adventure contact with nature. At the controls of an off-road motorbike, speed dictates your type of experience, your journey. Speed up a little to spice up the challenge, slow down to take in the wonderful landscapes that the roads reveal at every turn. Riding a motorbike through the fields of Alentejo has never …
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To do a hot air balloon ride in Evora or in any other spot in Alentejo is a peaceful but exciting adventure. Not too many people had the privilege to live it. Flying with the wind in a balloon gives us a wonderful perspective over the Alentejo landscape and the historic streets of Evora or any other town or village in the region. A balloon …
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Since you are a food lover looking to experience traditional Portuguese food firsthand, a cooking class in Évora, Alentejo, is a must-try. As you know, Portugal is rich in culinary heritage. And nowhere is this more evident than in Alentejo, famous for its hearty and rustic cuisine, featuring local ingredients. Among many, you will recognise olive oil, garlic, onion, bread, pork, and herbs. Our cooking …
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Skidiving in Alentejo is much more than an incredible explosion of adrenaline. If, for you, feeling truly alive means presenting yourself with challenges, a skydiving experience in Evora is your opportunity to enjoy the sensations that only Alentejo birds have access to… Although courageous people like you get to feel them too. To Skydive literally means to take a leap of faith and dive into …
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The Alentejo is a fantastic region of Portugal to discover. But, so you can fully explore and get to know unique landscapes or hidden corners, we have specialised local guides who will accompany you. In this way you will enjoy your time in Évora and the Alentejo to the fullest, without the risk of losing essential places and monuments. We prefer to offer unique and …
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Entering Vitoria Stone Hotel doesn’t mean we should leave the fields of Alentejo behind. The charm of the landscape which accompanies us along the roads until we reach this hotel in Evora keeps on being present. In the peculiar tones of the region. In the noble stones which are extracted here or those worshiped since pre-historic times. In the ever-present cork. This is why we …
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This page of suggestions of activities and experiences in Alentejo shows us that the region is much more than a land of tranquility where all we can do is rest. A long time ago, coming to Alentejo Portugal meant to just go through cities and villages, as well as appreciate the wonderful food before visitors returned to their hotel room. Those times are long past! …
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The Jewish Quarter in Évora was one of the biggest, richest and most important jewish quarters in the country. No wonder, since this was the second Portuguese city during the Middle Ages. Starting in the 14th century, the jews in Portugal were forced to live in their own neighbourhoods, named “Judiarias” (Jewish Quarters). This way, the interaction between christians and jews was limited. Their rights …
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Visit Évora Travel Guide to Evora & Alentejo, Portugal 