Évora, a day walk

A World Heritage site, Évora is one of the most iconic cities in the Alentejo region. With more than 400 historic buildings and registering more than 2 millennia of human occupation, it is said that if you step into a loose stone of one of its streets, you risk finding an archaeological treasure. Let's travel through times as we walk the cobbled stone streets of this unique portuguese southern city.

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Praça do Giraldo

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We start our walk in the heart of Évora. Giraldo's Square is bursting with sidewalk cafés and shops. Right in the middle of the square there is a beautiful marble fountain. If get close to it, you can count 8 spouts. They represent the 8 streets that lead to this place. The wide arches offer shelter and coolness during the summer extremely hot days. At one of the tops, there is Santo Antão Church, with its pristine white walls.

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Rua Cinco de Outubro

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This pedestrian street, offering the best of local craft stores is surrounded by typical traditional Alentejo houses.

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Cathedral of Évora

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After climbing all the way up, you reach this unmissable building, Basilica Sé de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal. The church and the cloisters are worth a visit but please make sure not to miss the terraces. There you can contemplate the most stunning view over Évora.

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Templo Romano Évora

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This roman temple might not be the biggest one, but it's amazingly beautiful. For many centuries it was thought to be dedicated to the goddess Diana. But later investigations proved it to be wrong. Because of that, most of the locals still call it Diana's temple.

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Graça Church

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Make sure to, at least, walk by one of the most impressive Portuguese Renaissance churches

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Igreja e Mosteiro de São Francisco

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Another iconic building, this church is another mark in Évora's landscape. A Gothic-Manueline construction, deeply connected with Portuguese Discoveries period.

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Chapel of Bones (Évora)

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Diving into São Francisco's cloisters you reach the most sinister place of this city. Chapel of Bones walls and ceilings are covered with human bones to help you meditate on the briefness of life.

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Where to eat

Tua Madre

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With an exquisite cuisine, a fusion of a few mediterranean best well kept flavour secrets, this restaurant is mandatory for everyone with curious and demanding taste buds

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Híbrido

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With a menu curated by chef Joao Narigueta (Michelin recommended), specialised in sustainable local produce, you'll surely eat genuine Alentejo flavours here.

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Where to stay

Pousada Convento Évora

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This convent is part of Cadaval Palace complex and it was beautifully transformed into a beautiful hotel where you can eat and sleep sheltered by centennial walls with all the comfort of the XXI century

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Évora Olive Hotel

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With a more contemporary style, this minimalist hotel honours one of the richness of the region: the olive and its olive oil.

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An award winner travel writer and a minimalist in my late fourties focused on creating a kind and a good life for me and everyone around me. As a solo traveller, eager to connect with the communities wherever I go, I have learned that happiness is better when shared. While travelling I value the beauty of small details. Having been born and lived many years in Portugal, I specialized in this small country in the Iberian Peninsula but very big in diversity, tradition and authenticity. My suggestions, itineraries and services are focused on sustainability, valuing small local businesses and activities off the beaten track, prioritising low or zero impact. Reach out to me if you’re looking for sustainable travel suggestions, itineraries and services, focusing on fully arriving in this wonderful corner of southern Europe. I welcome you to discover Portugal with me!

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