Things to do in Alentejo

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The most visited in Alentejo

Of Cultural Interest in Elvas

Old Town of Elvas

(22)

Villages in Marvao

Marvao

(15)

Churches in Évora

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

(25)

Ruins in Évora

Roman Temple of Évora

(20)

10 activities

Villages in Monsaraz

Monsaraz

(12)

Enchanting Villages

Villages in Marvao

Marvao

(15)

Villages in Monsaraz

Monsaraz

(12)

Villages in Mértola

Mértola

(5)

Villages in Estremoz

Estremoz

(6)

Villages in Alcácer do Sal

Alcácer do Sal

(4)

The Most Beautiful Churches

Churches in Évora

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

(25)

Churches in Estremoz

St. Elisabeth the Queen Chapel

(1)

Churches in Mértola

Mértola Church-mosque

(3)

Churches in Vila Viçosa

Padroeira de Portugal National Sanctuary

(1)

Churches in Vila Viçosa

Augustinians Church

(3)

Incredible Castles

Castles in Marvao

Marvao Castle

(8)

Castles in Portel

Portel Castle

(3)

Castles in Elvas

Elvas Castle

(7)

Castles in Estremoz

Set Monumental of the Alcazaba of Estremoz

Castles in Beja

Beja Castle

(3)

The Most Beautiful Beaches

Beaches in Zambujeira do Mar

Zambujeira do Mar

(4)

Beaches in Vila Nova de Milfontes

Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach

(3)

Beaches in Odemira

Almograve Beach

Beaches in Grandola

Pego Beach

(2)

Beaches in Vila Nova de Milfontes

Las Furnas Beach

(1)

The top 273 attractions in Alentejo

Of Cultural Interest in Elvas

Old Town of Elvas

(22)

Trade in Elvas supplied in previous years a significant amount of coffee, woolens, linens and china from Macao to Spanish tourists

Villages in Marvao

Marvao

(15)

Marvão is a medieval village in Portugal. It is located on the border close to Valencia de Alcantara, Cáceres. It is a very quiet

Churches in Évora

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

(25)

"Nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos" Over 5000 skulls from various churches and cities line the walls of this Portu

Ruins in Évora

Roman Temple of Évora

(20)

Happening across the Temple of Diana ruins in the evening fog was, for me, otherworldly. Something out of a storybook. I took the

10 activities

Villages in Monsaraz

Monsaraz

(12)

The city was almost empty at night. this photo was taken from an abandoned church there in front. This village is a Templar castle

Festivals in Campo Maior

Festival of Flowers

(9)

In the small town of Campo Maior Portugal, 14 kilometers from the border with Badajoz, every four years is held a colorful traditi

Villages in Mértola

Mértola

(5)

In the south of Alentejo the villages are different. They're more, shall we say, Extremaduran, or almost Andalusian. In fact, Mert

Of Cultural Interest in Évora

Almendres Cromlech

(14)

Evora isn't only riddled with megalithic monuments, even though it's the area with the highest concentration of them. I recommend

Cathedrals in Évora

Cathedral of Evora

(11)

Evora Cathedral is on top of the old town, and its two tall towers can be seen from various points in the city. It was built in th

1 activity

Of Cultural Interest in Odemira

Sardão Cape Lighthouse

(2)

The lighthouse in in an area of beautiful cliffs and protected vegetation. It was lit for the first time on April 15, 1915. In 1

Castles in Marvao

Marvao Castle

(8)

Villages in Estremoz

Estremoz

(6)

Estremoz is a special wine village. Surely the blame lies with its location on top of a hill and surrounded by walls that were a c

Squares in Évora

Praca do Giraldo

(7)

Praca do Giraldo is the heart of Évora, is a rectangular square surrounded by arcades, home to cafes and restaurants. It is lovely

Beaches in Zambujeira do Mar

Zambujeira do Mar

(4)

The tranquillity offered by this small town in the south of Portugal is somewhat disturbed throughout the year due to a huge influ

Villages in Alcácer do Sal

Alcácer do Sal

(4)

On our recent trip to the Algarve we made a short stop to eat in one of the most populous cities of the Alentejo coast, Alcacer do

Beaches in Vila Nova de Milfontes

Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach

(3)

The Alentejo beaches are tremendous. They are a mixture of wild beaches with tourist environments. The great white sand beaches wi

Castles in Portel

Portel Castle

(3)

Portel Castle is on the higher part of town, and on a special lookout you can see the white houses and the blue sky. In the distan

Palaces in Vila Viçosa

Ducal Palace

(6)

Vila Viçosa is 35 kilometers from Elvas. This is a lovely city with white walls and colorful geraniums. Palazzo Ducale is the main

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Activities in Alentejo

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From Lisbon: Small-Group Day Tour to Évora and Arroiolos

(11)

starting from

71 £

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Cork Safari in a Classic Land Rover with Optional Lunch

(4)

starting from

56.80 £

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Évora Bird-Watching Half-Day Tour

(2)

starting from

57.93 £

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Walk on the Alentejo Cork Forest with Optional Lunch

(1)

starting from

42.60 £

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Évora: 3-Hour Private Walking Tour

starting from

173.80 £

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