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There are plenty of reasons to visit Evora, Portugal. That is why this walled city has long been a favourite with Portuguese and foreign travellers alike. This list covers one possible top 10, and it should help you decide which of the things to do in Evora Portugal suit you best. Evora Portugal Location: The Heart of Alentejo Where is Evora? In the centre of …

Sao Pedro do Corval (São Pedro do Corval in Portuguese) is the prime land of Alentejo pottery. This welcoming parish in the heart of the Évora district is only a 5-minute drive from the beautiful Monsaraz Castle (a must visit!). This pottery village is known across the country for a tradition that goes back centuries, and it is the best place in Portugal to see …

Deciding what to do in Alentejo will be easier after you read about the activities we suggest. A visit to Alentejo shouldn’t be simply a tourism trip to its main monuments. You have most certainly discovered this page “What to visit in Alentejo | Activities in Alentejo, Portugal” because you wish to visit the region and leave with your “batteries recharged” and a new soul …

Evora Municipal Market is located on the nice 1º de Maio Square, near Evora Public Park, Rossio, S. Francisco Church and the famous Chapel of Bones. It is also not too far from Giraldo Square, the great city centre. By the market, we also find one of the many departments of Evora University. Because this area has so many points of interest, many tourists visit …

To visit the Alentejo means discovering sensations, meeting people, feeling each moment slowly enjoying the light breeze, the local food on the plate and the wine in the glass, a conversation with hospitable people. In addition, to visit the Alentejo is all about discovering the traditions of handicrafts and festivities. But all these experiences always have a scenery. Whether in the vast historical heritage locations …

Alqueva dam, the largest artificial lake in Europe, a vast mass of water reaching as far as the eye can see, surrounded by an enviable natural landscape. Small islets, small pieces of land that become a dream in something bigger. People in Portugal, specially in the south, are truly proud of Alqueva’s tranquility, colour and, most of all, its beauty and life. “Alqueva” is a …

Going out at night in Evora means to find a series of welcoming and cheerful places (bars or pubs, discos, cafés, terraces, wine bars) where tourists meet with Alentejo people to relax after a day walking around the city. If you sleep in a hotel in Evora at least one night and would like to go out at night, you have many different places to …

Wine tours in Alentejo are, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding experiences you can add to your itinerary when exploring this sun-drenched region of Portugal. Rolling vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, framed by ancient cork oaks and whitewashed villages that seem untouched by time. It’s no surprise that wine lovers from all over the world plan their trips around a wine tour …