Évora

The monuments found in Évora tell the story of this museum-city. In 1986, it was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, given its immense legacy and historical richness. A stroll through the historic center of Évora reveals the Roman presence in Praça do Giraldo, always the most important square in the city, where everything happened. After Coimbra, Évora has the second oldest university in the country, founded in 1559. Another of the city's landmarks, and classified as a National Monument, is the Temple of Diana. The Alentejo gastronomy has deep roots here; be sure to try the lamb stew, the dogfish soup, and game dishes. For dessert, convent sweets stand out, such as "barrigas de freira".

What to do in Évora

Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

Blessed Rest: Sleeping in Old Convents

Sleeping in old convents is a unique experience, ideal for those looking to retemper energies. Come and discover these …

Where to eat in Évora

Where to sleep in Évora

Imani Country House
Imani Country House

Located just an hour from Lisbon and ten minutes of Évora, Imani Country House in Quinta de Montemuro, a farm with unique characteristics in the Alentejo, full…

Convento do Espinheiro
Convento do Espinheiro

5 star

The Convento do Espinheiro, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa is housed in a former monastery dating from the 15th century, classified as a national monument. T…

Pousada Convento de Évora
Pousada Convento de Évora

Historic inn

Inn set on a former convent from the XV century offering repose in a genuine monastic atmosphere, enjoying all the comfort and hospitable tradition. It has vie…

Near Évora

Montemor-o-Novo

Montemor-o-Novo


Montemor-o-Novo is one of the largest municipalities in Portugal, with an area of 1450 square kilometers. In economic terms, meat production is one o…

Arraiolos

Arraiolos


Arraiolos is inserted in the middle of the Alentejo plain, in the district of Évora. Its natural beauty and the famous tapestries of Arraiolos attrac…

Mourão

Mourão


Located on the left bank of the Guadiana, Mourão's main economic activities are agriculture, livestock, small commerce and tourism. The construction …

Mora

Mora


Mora is a small municipality in the Évora district, and has four parishes. While the railways passed through the municipality and kept it connected t…