Évora, Portugal

Évora

A walled city in the Alentejo with a Roman temple and a chapel lined with bones.

  • Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Évora

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Roman temple and the cathedral roof.
  2. AfternoonSee the Chapel of Bones in the Church of St. Francis.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town.

Day 2

Visit the Almendres Cromlech, a circle of standing stones.

What to eat

Alentejo black pork and a glass of local red wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Évora

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Summer is very hot in the afternoon.

Best photo spot

The Roman temple at sunset, and the aqueduct running into the town.

Getting there

Trains and buses from Lisbon take about 1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The Almendres stone circle and Monsaraz.

Good to know

The Chapel of Bones has a sign at the entrance: 'We bones that are here wait for yours.' Visit in spring or autumn to avoid the heat.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Évora

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Plan your visit

Getting to Évora

Getting there

  • Badajoz Airport (BJZ)100 km away
  • Lisbon Airport (LIS)110 km away
  • Lisbon110 km away
  • Coimbra185 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMar–Jun, Sep–Nov
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Évora: good to know

Is Évora worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A walled city in the Alentejo with a Roman temple and a chapel lined with bones.

How many days do you need in Évora?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Évora?

The best time to visit is Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov. Calm most of the year. Summer is very hot in the afternoon.

How do you get to Évora?

The nearest airport is Badajoz Airport (BJZ), about 100 km away. Trains and buses from Lisbon take about 1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Évora?

Nearby hidden places include Lisbon (108 km), Tomar (123 km) and Sintra (131 km).

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