Before you go

Your trip to Évora.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Évora – Évora Destination Évora and the Alentejo Capital

How to get there

Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) Lisboa · 135 km
Estação de Évora 2 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Lisbon, the train reaches Estação de Évora in about 1h30; by car it's roughly 135 km. The station is about 1.5 km from the center. Check before booking.

How many days

One day is enough for the historic center. With two days you can include the Cromeleque dos Almendres and a winery visit or Monsaraz.

When to go

Spring and autumn are usually pleasant. In the European summer the heat is strong in the afternoons. Nights are cold in winter.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not for the center. For the Cromeleque dos Almendres and the wineries, a car or organized tours are needed.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Évora

Morning
Roman Temple and Sé
Start at the Templo Romano and go up to the terrace of Évora's Sé.
Afternoon
Capela dos Ossos and Giraldo
Visit the Capela dos Ossos at the Igreja de São Francisco, and have lunch near the Praça do Giraldo.
Late afternoon
Universidade and the walls
See the tiles in the rooms of the Universidade and walk along the walls.
Evening
Alentejo cuisine
Have porco preto and migas, with Alentejo wine.

2 days in Évora

Day 1

Morning
Roman Temple and Sé
Roman Temple, Sé and cloister.
Afternoon
Capela dos Ossos
Capela dos Ossos and Praça do Giraldo.
Late afternoon
Universidade
Colégio do Espírito Santo and the central streets.
Evening
Dinner
Alentejo dinner in the center.

Day 2

Morning
Cromeleque dos Almendres
Go early to the Cromeleque dos Almendres, about 15 km away.
Afternoon
Monsaraz
Head to Monsaraz, about 50 km away, and have lunch in the village.
Late afternoon
View of the Alqueva
Climb up to Monsaraz castle to see the Alqueva lake.
Evening
Starry sky
Stay to see the stars away from lights, or return to Évora.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to see in Évora in one day?

The Templo Romano, the Sé, the Capela dos Ossos, the Praça do Giraldo and the Universidade.

Is the Roman Temple of Évora dedicated to Diana?

It was called that for a long time, but there is no proof it was dedicated to Diana; it was probably linked to the imperial cult.

How to get from Lisbon to Évora?

By train, in about 1h30, or by car via the A2 and A6.

Is the station far from the center?

About 1.5 km, on foot or by taxi.

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