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
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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
Author, Portuguese
35.00 €
O restaurante Origens fica a meio caminho da Praça do Giraldo e do Templo de Diana, no centro histó…
Portuguese
30.00 €
A high level restaurant, where dishes of the Alentejo region are excellently prepared. It has a typ…
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
An old tavern that looks just like it did in the mid 20th century, where tidbits and traditional di…
Portuguese
25.00 €
A typical tavern of the Alentejo region with regional tableware. It is known for its quality region…
Author, Portuguese, Vegetarian
17.00 €
The restaurant degust'ar is inserted into the Hotel M'ar De AR Aqueduto, Evora. Chef António Nobre …
Contemporary, Portuguese, Vegetarian
50.00 €
Inserted in the old wine cellar of the convent of Hawthorn, the elegant restaurant Divinus provides…
Portuguese
35.00 €
A welcoming and friendly restaurant with well prepared, delicious regional ishes. Rustic deecor and…
Portuguese, Regional
20.00 €
Conveniently located in the historic centre of Évora, the building of Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, …
Portuguese
25.00 €
As one arrives at the Mouraria Street, one should look for the number 16, obviously a restaurant. W…
Where to sleep in Évora
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…
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…
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
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Arraiolos
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Mourão
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Mora
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