Hotel Cartuxa

This 4 star hotel is set in the town's historical center within the outer wall and it is only a short walk to the town's main historical attractions.  The hotel has an outdoor pool.

Évora

East of Lisbon, and south of the River Tagus, lies Évora over a gently sloping hill rising out of the huge Alentejo plain. It guards its historic centre with a vast outer wall and represents a valuable cultural, classified as a world heritage site and steeped in almost two thousand years of history.

Évora - A World Heritage Site

Roman Temple

Dating back to the second century, this is the jewel in Evora’s glittering crown. Many of the elegant columns remain intact rising up to finely decorated Corinthian points. This is the place for panoramic views out over the huge Alentejo plain.
Walking distance from the hotel: 10 minutes

Sé de Évora

A fortified gothic church, the Sé de Évora is the largest cathedral in Portugal. In the north tower, there is part of the valuable collection held by the Museum of Religious Art, including pieces that are both unique and priceless. Also on the exterior, attention is drawn to the impressive central cupola, built at the end of the 13th century and extremely rare in Portuguese churches.
Walking distance from the hotel: 10 minutes

Évora Museum

This museum is housed in the 17th century Episcopal palace and exhibits important collections of jewellery and gold and silver plate (16th and 18th centuries) and paintings from the Portuguese and Flemish schools of the 16th century. Among the collection of sculptures is a remnant of a vestal virgin in marble, a 14th century marble "Annunciation" and a 16th century Holy Trinity
Closed on Mondays. Walking distance from the hotel: 10 minutes

Suggested Visits

Wine Tasting

You can drive to Esporao Estate, located in the heart of the Alentejo, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, with a secular wine tradition; this estate offers now a top wine tourist project. Wine tasting for less than 6 persons is possible at the Esporao estate bar or if you prefer a guided tour to the cellars the Esporao estate offers free tasting of "Vinha da Defesa" wine.
Closed on Mondays.  Driving distance from the hotel: 40 minutes

Vila Viçosa Palace

Once in Évora you can take the opportunity to drive down to visit the Vila Viçosa town which is near by. Here you will find the Vila Viçosa Palace, home of the last Portuguese Royal Family. This museum besides displaying 17th and 18th centuries Portuguese furniture, 16th -18th centuries Portuguese and Flemish tapestries, European and oriental porcelain, also displays a collection of 16th -20th centuries weapons and a collection of 40 carts and carriages.
Driving distance from the hotel: 50 minutes

Hire Car

Renault Twingo or similar

The car included in the package, if taken by 2 persons, is a 2 Door Hatchback. For further information see our Car Description page.

Booking your Minibreak

To check on availability please contact our enquiry desk, giving your intended travel dates and details of number of travellers.

Quo Vadis Travel provides a service for the independent traveller to Portugal.  All bookings are made by our Portuguese partners Pag Serviços Golfs, Lda.

Flights
We do not book air flights.  Travellers from the UK have many schedule and charter flights to choose from such as EasyJet or Cheapflights. For other travellers, TAP Air Portugal have some direct flights and connecting flights from many European cities. 

Alvará de Agência de Viagens No: 1001/1999

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