NEAR ÉVORA
Monsaraz e São Pedro do Corval
40–50 km
Monsaraz is one of the prettiest walled villages in Portugal. This medieval village won in 2017 in the category “Aldeias Monumento” of the contest 7 Maravilhas de Portugal - Aldeias. On the way to or from you can take the opportunity to know the pottery in São Pedro do Corval.
Vila Viçosa e Estremoz
45–55 km
Everything in Vila Viçosa seems to be made of marble. Benches, curbs, window frames are made from this "white gold." The same is true in the region's largest "marble city", Estremoz. It is also worth visiting the Vila Viçosa Palace.
Arraiolos
20 km
This village populated since the end of the Bronze Age is famous for its beautiful traditional carpets and for its castle built by D. Dinis. (20 km)
MEGALITHS
Cromeleque dos Almendres
12km on the road to Lisbon
Consisting of 95 stone monoliths, this is the oldest cromeleque in Europe.
Anta do Zambujeiro
15 km
An old stone funerary chamber built with unusually straight stones measuring 4.5 meters.
Gruta do Escoural
25 km
25,000 years old Palaeolithic caves, classified as a national monument.
THE BEST VIEWS
Torre da Sé Catedral
Walk on the roof of the medieval Cathedral, from where you will get panoramic views of Évora.
Évoramonte
18 km on the road to Estremoz
The medieval castle of Évoramonte offers a magnificent view. It was here that the end of the Portuguese civil war was signed in 1834.
Alto de São Bento
3 km on the road to Arraiolos
The original location of prehistoric Évora offers an incredible view. It is particularly impressive at sunset or in the moonlight.
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