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Évora

Roman temple, medieval walls, Alentejo heat

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Best time to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Currency: EUR
Time zone: UTC+0
Country: Portugal

Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0

Évora is a historic city in Portugal's Alentejo region, known for its well-preserved old town centre, medieval walls and Roman temple, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors come for its rich monuments, labyrinthine streets and relaxed atmosphere.

Largest cities

Lisbon
Porto
Vila Nova de Gaia
Braga
Coimbra

Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
City population: 53,577
Population of Portugal: 10.3M
Country area: 92,225 km²
Official language: Portuguese
Currency: Euro (EUR) · 1 USD ≈ 0.8934 EUR
Time zone: UTC+0
Calling code: +351
Drives on the: Right
Elevation: 270 m
Plugs: C / F · 230V
Emergency numbers: 112
Best time to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	14°	16°	18°	21°	25°	29°	33°	34°	28°	25°	18°	15°
Low	6°	7°	8°	10°	12°	16°	17°	18°	16°	15°	10°	7°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$55
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$115
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$230

Plan a trip to Évora

Top things to do

Free
Roman Temple of Évora
See the well-preserved 1st-century Roman temple with Corinthian columns, especially atmospheric at sunset.
- Half day
- Historic Centre
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $5
Cathedral of Évora
Explore the Gothic cathedral and climb to the roof for panoramic views over the city and countryside.
- Half day
- Cathedral Quarter
- Good for kids
- Indoors
≈ $6
Chapel of Bones
Visit the eerie chapel lined with human bones and skulls, a unique and somewhat macabre experience.
- Half day
- Historic Centre
- Indoors
Free
Prata Aqueduct
Walk along the 16th-century aqueduct and see the houses and shops built between its arches.
- Half day
- Outside the Walls
- Good for kids
≈ $4
University of Évora
Tour the historic university buildings, including the former Jesuit college with its cloisters and azulejo tiles.
- Half day
- University Quarter
- Good for kids
- Indoors
Free
Praça do Giraldo
Relax at the city's main square, surrounded by cafés and the Renaissance fountain, perfect for people-watching.
- Half day
- Praça do Giraldo
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
Free
Almendres Cromlech
Take a day trip to this impressive megalithic stone circle, one of the largest in Europe, set in peaceful countryside.
- Full day
- Outside the Walls
- Good for kids
Free
Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro
Visit the largest dolmen in the region, a prehistoric burial chamber, on a day trip from Évora.
- Full day
- Outside the Walls
- Good for kids

Before you go

Entry and visas

Portugal is in the Schengen area, so many visitors from the Gulf, India and Latin America can enter visa-free for short tourist stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while some nationalities need a Schengen visa applied for in advance; check your own nationality before booking. British citizens can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days and may be asked for a return ticket and proof of funds. The EU Entry/Exit System now registers fingerprints and a photo at the border for short stays, at no cost, and can add time at immigration.

Official website

From the airport

Évora has no commercial airport; the nearest major airports are Lisbon (140 km) and Faro. From Lisbon, intercity trains and buses take about 1.5 hours to the city centre.

Getting around

The historic centre is compact and easily explored on foot; two minibus routes serve the centre, and taxis are available 24 hours.

Local tips

Summers are very hot, so plan sightseeing for early morning or late afternoon and carry water.
Many shops close for a long lunch break between 13:00 and 15:00, so plan shopping accordingly.
Try local specialities like honey, olives, cork products and sheep's wool slippers as souvenirs.
Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets and steep climbs to viewpoints.