Évora is a timeless city full of stories

Located in the heart of the Alentejo region, Évora is a city where history and beauty go hand in hand. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. It is one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval cities and a must-visit destination for those interested in culture, architecture, and authentic experiences.

Évora has been essential throughout Portugal’s history, serving as a centre of learning, religion, and royal presence. As you stroll through its cobbled streets, you’ll come across ancient walls, whitewashed houses, and monumental architecture that reflects Roman, Moorish, and Portuguese influences. The Roman Temple of Diana, the Évora Cathedral, and the eerie yet fascinating Chapel of Bones are must-see landmarks among its many highlights. Each corner of the city reveals layers of the past, and every visit offers something new to discover.

In addition, Évora is a place to savour slowly. Its local cuisine is rich in flavour and tradition. Featuring dishes like açorda, migas, and slow-cooked meats, often paired with Alentejo wines. Small restaurants and traditional taverns offer warm hospitality and regional delicacies that are comforting and memorable. Would you like to know more? Évora also invites you to enjoy activities and experiences. Such as olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and hot-air balloon rides over golden plains. Nearby, charming villages like Monsaraz or Estremoz offer perfect day trips to explore more of the Alentejo soul.

See our suggestions for what to visit, eat, and experience in Évora. Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless city full of stories, flavours, and southern charm.

Typical July:

25º C
77º F

Typical January:

10º C
50º F

What to see

Find marks that was coming up over the centuries: monumental churches, historic squares, medieval streets and a unique beauty landscape.

São Francisco Church & Bones Chapel

Besides its impressive interiors, the Church also houses one of Portugal’s most interesting monuments, the ‘Capela dos Ossos’.

Évora’s Roman Temple

Is one of Évora’s symbols and is famous for being an impressive monument. The temple dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century and it was a temple devoted to Imperial cult.

Évora's local market

Place where local producers gather and sell their products. Here you can find local cheeses, pastries, fish, meat, vegetables and even local handicrafts.

Évora Cathedral

Called Sé de Évora, is the city’s most important church. This is one of Portugal’s largest churches.

Cromlech

Here we can find examples of complex pre-historic architecture.

Évora's University

The second oldest university in Portugal, founded in 1559 by the Cardinal Henrique, Archbishop of Évora, later King of Portugal.

Évora Aqueduct

North from the city walls, it is a monumental work of Francisco Arruda during the 16th century. It extends through 9 kilometers.

Olive tree plantation

There are several olive tree plantations in the Alentejo region and they spread around miles and miles. These are very resistant trees that endure droughts and other harsh conditions.

Cork Factory

Cork has had an important role in Portugal’s history and economy for a long time. Portugal is the world’s largest cork producer.

What to do

In Évora you can find a variety of activities to make the most of your time: taste typical dishes, visit monuments and museums, enjoy open-air activities or even get along with the warm people who live there.

Gastronomic experiences

Attend to workshops of traditional Portuguese cuisine or choose one of the local restaurants and enjoy a typical meal accompanied by local wine.

Baptism of Skydiving

Exciting parachute jump accompanied, where you'll bi at 200km/hour for 20/50 seconds of free fall!

Rides

By horse, bicycle, on foot, by jeep ... take advantage of the excellent natural environment in the various existing trails in the region.

Hunting / Shooting

There are several prepared schools of shot and entities to accompany you in this experience.

Bird Watching

Outside the city, the vast Alentejo plain offers good opportunities for any bird watcher.

What to taste

You’ll find delicious typical dishes based on pork, lamb, bread and characteristic spices such as coriander, mint, pennyroyal, olive oil and onion.

Lamb Stew

The lamb is one of the Alentejo's gastronomy bases and the stew is the most popular dish made with this meat.

Dogfish soup

One of the compelling revenues of Alentejo's gastronomy and quite simple to prepare. It has an intense aroma left by the fish and also the coriander.

'Black' Pork

There are many Alentejo's typical dishes that are prepared with this meat.

Porco meat alentejo style

Typical dish of Alentejo's cuisine. It's prepared with clams, pork, paprika, bay leaves, wine and garlic.

Places to visit near Évora

Besides Évora, in the Alentejo region, there are many other cities that deserve your visit:

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See our suggestions for what to visit, eat, and experience in Évora. Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless city full of stories, flavours, and southern charm.