Evora

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Evora

Portugal · Historic city

Évora is a compact, whitewashed city in Portugal's Alentejo, its Roman temple and medieval cathedral anchoring one of Europe's best-preserved old towns. With 28 hotels ranging from restored convents to countryside farmhouses, it makes an easy base for slower-paced days and local food and wine.

Known for: History · Architecture · Culture · Food

29°/ 19°

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5:15 PM local time (UTC+1)

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MouraSuites Hotel

4.0

Largo da Porta de Moura 28 Evora City Center

(211 reviews)

Quinta da Amendoeira - Evora - The Farmhouse

3.0

Caminho Municipal, 1088 Evora City Center

(116 reviews)

Adc - Albergaria Do Calvário - by Unlock Hotels

4.0

Tv. dos Lagares 3

(493 reviews)

São Brás do Regedouro - Turismo de Aldeia

4.0

R. 25 de Abril Nº4

(375 reviews)

Lavradores Boutique Guesthouse

3.0

Travessa da Alegria n.º2 Evora City Center

(197 reviews)

Imani Country House

4.0

Quinta de Montemuro Guadalupe

(156 reviews)

Valeriana Exclusive GuestHouse

3.0

R. João de Deus 50

(149 reviews)

Evora O Cante Hotel

4.0

Avenida S. Sebastião Nº 1 Evora City Center

(451 reviews)

Casa Morgado Esporão

4.0

R. de Dona Isabel 6

(164 reviews)

M'Ar de AR Aqueduto

5.0

R. Cândido dos Reis 72 Evora City Center

(1,072 reviews)

Hilton Garden Inn Evora

4.0

Tv. João Rosa Evora City Center

(974 reviews)

Noble House Essence évora - by Unlock Hotels

4.0

Hotel, Rua Conde Serra da Tourega nº 9, R. da Freiria de Baixo 16 Evora City Center

(598 reviews)

Hotel tips for you

Warm Service: Travelers consistently praise Evora hotel staff as warm, friendly, and eager to help with plans and questions.
Breakfast Spreads: Guests often single out breakfast as a highlight, especially local Alentejo cheeses, fresh bread, and regional specialties.
Summer Heat: Evora summers are extremely hot and dry, so confirm your room has air conditioning before booking.
Old Town Parking: Street parking near the walled center is scarce, and several hotels arrange off-site spots a short walk away.
Walkable Center: The compact historic center is easy to explore on foot, and many hotels sit inside or just outside the old walls.

Top viewpoints

Roman Temple of Évora

Largo do Conde de Vila Flor, 7000-863 Évora, Portugal

(20,220 reviews)

Chapel of Bones (Évora)

Praça 1º de Maio 4, 7000-650 Évora, Portugal

(14,561 reviews)

Centro Histórico de Évora

Jardim Diana, 7000-661 Évora, Portugal

(5,873 reviews)

Igreja e Mosteiro de São Francisco

Praça 1º de Maio, 7000-650 Évora, Portugal

(4,900 reviews)

Cathedral of Évora

Largo do Marquês de Marialva, 7000-809 Évora, Portugal

(4,827 reviews)

Almendres Cromlech

HW5Q+2G2, Nossa Sra. de Guadalupe, Portugal

(4,633 reviews)

Jardim Público de Évora

R. da República 74, Évora, Portugal

(2,900 reviews)

Giraldo Square Fountain

Praça do Giraldo 7, 7000-661 Évora, Portugal

(2,892 reviews)

Aqueduct Água de Prata

R. do Cano 87, 7000-592 Évora, Portugal

(2,112 reviews)

Alto de São Bento

38°34'51.2"N 7°56'15., EN1, Portugal

(1,035 reviews)

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When to visit

October

25° / 15°

9 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

November

18° / 10°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

15° / 8°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryColdest month

14° / 6°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

16° / 7°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

MarchRainiest month

18° / 8°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

21° / 10°

9 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

May

25° / 13°

5 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

June

29° / 16°

4 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

July

33° / 17°

0 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

AugustWarmest month

34° / 18°

0 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

September

28° / 16°

6 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa

(324 reviews)

From $29

Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast from Monsaraz

(20 reviews)

From $274

2hr Walk in a Cork Forest

(44 reviews)

From $71

Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas

1h 30m

(5 reviews)

From $36

Visit to the Cortiza and Herdade Alentejo Factory with lunch

7 hr

(2 reviews)

From $114

2hr Cork Safari in a Classical Land Rover

(33 reviews)

From $102

Land Rover Cork Safari Experience Pack

(1 reviews)

From $204

Portuguese Countryside Meal at Filipa’s Home in Evoramonte

2 hr

From $89

Jeep Cork Tour Experience Pack

(17 reviews)

From $189

Alentejo Food Walking Tour in Borba

(16 reviews)

From $46

Walking Tour in Estremoz

(19 reviews)

From $29

Walk in the Cork Forest Experience Pack

(2 reviews)

From $172

Things to do

Ready-to-go itineraries

2-Day Evora Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Evora

3 days

5-Day Evora Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Evora

Where should I stay in Evora?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Evora:

MouraSuites Hotel★ 4.8 · 211 reviews
Quinta da Amendoeira - Evora - The Farmhouse★ 4.8 · 116 reviews
Adc - Albergaria Do Calvário - by Unlock Hotels★ 4.7 · 493 reviews
São Brás do Regedouro - Turismo de Aldeia★ 4.7 · 375 reviews
Lavradores Boutique Guesthouse★ 4.7 · 197 reviews
Imani Country House★ 4.7 · 156 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Evora?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Evora:

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa★ 4.9 · 324 reviews · From $29
Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast from Monsaraz★ 4.9 · 20 reviews · From $274
2hr Walk in a Cork Forest★ 4.7 · 44 reviews · From $71
Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas★ 5.0 · 5 reviews · From $36
Visit to the Cortiza and Herdade Alentejo Factory with lunch

What day trips can I take from Evora?

Full-day trips that start in Evora:

Visit to the Cortiza and Herdade Alentejo Factory with lunch★ 5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hr · From $114
1 Day Wine Tour Around Évora★ 5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hr · From $320

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Evora?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa★ 4.9 · 324 reviews · From $29
Walking Tour in Estremoz★ 4.8 · 19 reviews · From $29

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Things to do

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa

(324 reviews)

From $29

Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast from Monsaraz

(20 reviews)

From $274

2hr Walk in a Cork Forest

(44 reviews)

From $71

Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas

1h 30m

(5 reviews)

From $36

Visit to the Cortiza and Herdade Alentejo Factory with lunch

7 hr

(2 reviews)

From $114

2hr Cork Safari in a Classical Land Rover

(33 reviews)

From $102

Land Rover Cork Safari Experience Pack

(1 reviews)

From $204

Portuguese Countryside Meal at Filipa’s Home in Evoramonte

2 hr

From $89

Jeep Cork Tour Experience Pack

(17 reviews)

From $189

Alentejo Food Walking Tour in Borba

(16 reviews)

From $46

Walking Tour in Estremoz

(19 reviews)

From $29

Walk in the Cork Forest Experience Pack

(2 reviews)

From $172

Top viewpoints

Roman Temple of Évora

Largo do Conde de Vila Flor, 7000-863 Évora, Portugal

(20,220 reviews)

Chapel of Bones (Évora)

Praça 1º de Maio 4, 7000-650 Évora, Portugal

(14,561 reviews)

Centro Histórico de Évora

Jardim Diana, 7000-661 Évora, Portugal

(5,873 reviews)

Igreja e Mosteiro de São Francisco

Praça 1º de Maio, 7000-650 Évora, Portugal

(4,900 reviews)

Cathedral of Évora

Largo do Marquês de Marialva, 7000-809 Évora, Portugal

(4,827 reviews)

Almendres Cromlech

HW5Q+2G2, Nossa Sra. de Guadalupe, Portugal

(4,633 reviews)

Jardim Público de Évora

R. da República 74, Évora, Portugal

(2,900 reviews)

Giraldo Square Fountain

Praça do Giraldo 7, 7000-661 Évora, Portugal

(2,892 reviews)

Aqueduct Água de Prata

R. do Cano 87, 7000-592 Évora, Portugal

(2,112 reviews)

Alto de São Bento

38°34'51.2"N 7°56'15., EN1, Portugal

(1,035 reviews)

Frequently asked questions about Evora

Where should I stay in Evora?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Evora:

MouraSuites Hotel★ 4.8 · 211 reviews
Quinta da Amendoeira - Evora - The Farmhouse★ 4.8 · 116 reviews
Adc - Albergaria Do Calvário - by Unlock Hotels★ 4.7 · 493 reviews
São Brás do Regedouro - Turismo de Aldeia★ 4.7 · 375 reviews
Lavradores Boutique Guesthouse★ 4.7 · 197 reviews
Imani Country House★ 4.7 · 156 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Evora?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Evora:

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa★ 4.9 · 324 reviews · From $29
Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast from Monsaraz★ 4.9 · 20 reviews · From $274
2hr Walk in a Cork Forest★ 4.7 · 44 reviews · From $71
Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas★ 5.0 · 5 reviews · From $36
Visit to the Cortiza and Herdade Alentejo Factory with lunch

What day trips can I take from Evora?

Full-day trips that start in Evora:

Visit to the Cortiza and Herdade Alentejo Factory with lunch★ 5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hr · From $114
1 Day Wine Tour Around Évora★ 5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hr · From $320

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Evora?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa★ 4.9 · 324 reviews · From $29
Walking Tour in Estremoz★ 4.8 · 19 reviews · From $29

★ 5.0 · 2 reviews · From $114

29°/ 19°

Partly cloudy

5:15 PM local time (UTC+1)

Check weather

When to visit

October

25° / 15°

9 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

November

18° / 10°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

15° / 8°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryColdest month

14° / 6°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

16° / 7°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

MarchRainiest month

18° / 8°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

21° / 10°

9 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

May

25° / 13°

5 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

June

29° / 16°

4 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

July

33° / 17°

0 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

AugustWarmest month

34° / 18°

0 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

September

28° / 16°

6 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild