A few meters from the Praça do Giraldo, in Évora, in one of the rooms of the convent of Nossa Senhora das Mercês, built in 1670, is situated this wine-bar, strokes, where one can still Manueline glimpse what remains of a polinervada dome. In a calm and peaceful environment with several choices for wine by the glass, promises a selection of Portuguese and foreign wines in the company of tapas and snacks. Every week there's a different featured wine that can be purchased and taken home. Here are organized workshops, tasting courses or meetings once a week.

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. The 92 rooms, where exquisite details are mingled, are located in the former convent and in the new wing, harmoniously integrated in the gardens. Among the available equipment includes three pools, a SPA with five treatment rooms and a panoramic restaurant\/lounge next to the waterfall pool. It is surrounded by magnificent gardens and is situated just two kilometres from Évora, a city classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Born in Vila Viçosa, born 1548. His intelligence was appreciated, fact which earned him a one-way ticket to the University to study philosophy. This was followed by training in rhetoric, humanities and Metaphysics at the University of Coimbra. His\/her illustrious figures quickly arrived from other countries. In 1574 already attends the Royal Palace of Évora and the Academy of the Infanta d. Maria. Because the success faded, decided to enter the convent of the infant Jesus da Graça, disillusioned with the ingratitude of those protected. In this convent died, with 47 years.

A receita deste tradicional pão varia consoante a região alentejana onde é confecionado. A sua origem está associada a uma lenda, que remonta ao século XVI, aquando da visita de Dom Sebastião ao Convento de Santa Helena do Calvário, em Évora. A dada altura, as madres foram surpreendidas quando lhes foi dito que o costume mandava oferecer um refrigério. Apressada, a monja ofereceu Pão Rala, que muito agradou o monarca.

O restaurante Ceia localiza-se no no boutique hotel Santa Clara 1728, em Lisboa, e é a nova aventura do jovem chefe Pedro Pena Bastos, que trocou o Alentejo, mais precisamente a Herdade do Esporão, pela capital. Mais do que um restaurante, é um conceito: junta à mesma mesa 14 pessoas para um jantar que promete ser “uma experiência única”. “Depois de todos sentados, as portas fecham-se e a experiência começa…” anuncia-se no na página do restaurante. Os jantares, únicos a cada noite, têm uma duração média de três horas, são servidos de quarta-feira a sábado, às 20h00, e custam €100, …

Fica no Tivoli Évora Ecoresort e na carta, é evidente o respeito pelos sabores da região, demonstrados em sugestões para partilhar como o trio de empadas caseiras ou a tábua de enchidos DOP. Mais a sério, são a sopa de cação, as bochechas de porco confitado ou o lombo de javali que se destacam. Para terminar, a explosão de suspiro com creme de maracujá, chocolate branco e gelado de praliné com flor de sal. Absolutamente memorável.

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 of ancient gardens, lawns, ponds, sculptures, stone being linked by a grove of old Cedars. The rooms and suites, with areas between 35 m 2 and 80 m 2, have terrace on the garden and are equipped with air conditioning, fireplace, tv, dvd, radio, ipoddeck, free internet and a minibar groumet. Breakfasts are served by noon, with the daily newspaper to customer choice. Still has at the disposal of its guests magnificent swimming …

M’Ar De AR Aqueduto is a new 5 star hotel located in the historic center of the city of Évora, right in the heart of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. This hotel is an adaptation of the old Palace of the Sepulveda family, a building of the XV century, whose magnificent chapel and vaulted ceilings were preserved, as well as a set of three Manueline windows in the main façade. This amazing boutique hotel, built according to the concepts of modern architecture and design, offers a 220 m2 Spa, 64 rooms (4 suites and 2 Spa rooms) …

M’Ar De AR Muralhas – Timeless Charm Hotel is the new name of the famous Hotel da Cartuxa, opened in 1997, and which was now completely renovated. The hotel keeps its 4 star classification and is located in the historic center of the city of Évora, right in the heart of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. In this hotel, quality is the synonym of welcome and friendship, where guests feel the comfort of the best hotels in the world, without looking like any of them. This surprising hotel offers an inviting swimming pool overlooking the city wall, …

In the heart of the town, in a large square, stands this imposing medieval castle, with a quadrangular plan and protected by cylindrical cubes, crowned with battlements, Gothic portals and a tall square keep. This, around 44 meters high, has a hall with a barrel-vaulted ceiling. At the entrance to the fortress, an armored marble tombstone inscribes the record of the castle's foundation, in 1359, by King Pedro I. At that time it was constituted as a defensive articulation with Estremoz, Fronteira, Évora Monte, Avis, Alter Pedroso, Marvão and Portalegre. King João I, Master of Avis, made Nuno Álvares Pereira …