Exploring the South of Portugal | Évora | Alentejo

Exploring the South of Portugal | Évora | Alentejo

Further south of Lisbon you will be discovering the region of Alentejo. On the way to Alentejo you will notice the presence of large fields of cork oaks and olive trees. No less gorgeous, is the outstanding relief of the landscape either flat and hilly, an infinity of land.
There is a great opportunity for visiting the traditional shops and factories of the famous rags of Arraiolos dating back probably since the XVII century.The rags are part of the traditional hand embroidered Portuguese tapestry illustrating its cheerful colors.
Continuing on the road towards Évora once there, a feeling of living back on time is marked by the ruins of a Roman Temple, medieval Churches and protecting walls, a revolutionary history conquered square and the cobbled streets following the white typical Alentejo homes.
Last but not least, you will be visiting the superb megalithic complex of Cromlech of Almendres dating back about 2000 years before the Stonehenge.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Menir do Monte dos Almendres (Evora), Evora Portugal

The megalithic complex of Cromlech of Almendres dating back about 2000 years before the Stonehenge.It is a unique atmosphere away from the city with the amazing menhirs layed out in a certain elliptical pattern

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Evora, Evora, Evora District, Alentejo

Travellers will be visiting the city of Evora with its rich historical portfolio such as the Roman Temple, the medieval Sé Cathedral,the Chapel of Bones and the
Square of Giraldo. In addition they can enjoy the fantastic gastronomy of Alentejo and walking along its cobbled streets observing the colourful houses



Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Arraiolos, Arraiolos, Evora District, Alentejo

Travellers will be visiting the traditional shops and factories of the famous rags of Arraiolos dating back probably since the XVII century and a great opportunity to see how those rags are made by hands.The rags are part of the traditional hand embroidered Portuguese tapestry illustrating its cheerful colors

Duration: 45 minutes