Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and also known as the city of seven hills. As this city has so much to offer for all sorts of travellers, we think it popularity will grow rapidly in the next couple of years. Lisbon is a unique city that delights tourists from all over the world and is a city to be visited with plenty of time. In addition to the many historic monuments, one must stroll around its picturesque neighborhoods of Moorish origin, such as Alfama or Mouraria, to see how people live in this area of the city. Other places not to be missed are Castelo de São Jorge, Belém, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Baixa, and Rossio and the Lisbon Coach Museum with beautiful golden “posh” coaches from the 17th centurary.
Climb up one of Lisbon’s iconic buildings, Arco da Rua Augusta,  for a unique view of the city. Open to the public, the Arch leaves Lisbon at your feet, literally.

Top 10 of historical buildings: Castelo de São Jorge, Torre de Belém, Elevador de Santa Justa,  Cristo Rei, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Praça do Comércio (huge square), Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Igreja de São Roque (16th century church)  and Ponte 25 de Abril bridge.

Top 10 of activities and experiences: a ride on tram number 28, Eating Pastel Nata in the traditional home of the cake, the night life of Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré, Oceanário de Lisboa, relax on Carcavelos Beach, The Calouste Gulbenkian museum, Feira de Ladra market, The Time Out Market, The artisan hub of LxFactory, a performance of Fado and a river cruise across the Rio Tejo.

Shopping If shopping is your thing, a visit to Embaixada is a must! Embaixada is located in Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, an iconic building in the trendy neighbourhood of Príncipe Real. This XIX century new-Arabian Palace was turned into an innovative shopping gallery that hosts a series of national brands and artists focused on Portuguese design, craftsmanship, fashion, gastronomy and culture. The result is a meeting point of people and experiences https://www.embaixadalx.pt/
Our second tip for shopping in Lisbon is LxFactory, located in Alcantara neighbourhood, 16 min. walk from the bridge Pante 25 de Abril. Colourful designer stores, foodcourts, organic beauty products and more.

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Take the old tram number 28, (image of route map included) that connects the area Martim Moniz and Campo Orique. This old remodelado tram will pass through the vibrant areas Graca, Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. Driving over steep streets and making sharp curves, no other vehicle can show you the core of Lisbon better. To avoid crowds in high season we recommend to take the ride early in the morning and start either at Martim Moniz (centre) or Campo Orique (suburb), so you still have a window seat. A one way ticket can be purchased on board (€ 3,-) . You can also use your 24 hours public transport pass (€ 6,40) on this tram. (beware of pickpockets!).
Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian museum

MARKET tips for Lisbon
Time  Out Market Lisbon, inside, food court, cooking courses, events Monday to Sunday – 10am – 10:30pm
Feira da Ladra Flea Market, outside,Tuesdays and Saturdays

TOUR tips for Lisbon
Step on board of a historic vessel and enjoy Lisbon from Tagus River (Rio Tejo). Express Boat Tour 45 mins (€ 12), 1 hour 45 mins tour (€ 20 ) or a 2 hour sunset tour with free wine (€ 30).

RESTAURANT tips for Lisbon
Portuguese Lisboa Noite Rua das Gaveas 69 Bairro Alto, +351 21 346 8557
Portuguese Azul e Branco , Avenida Duque de Loule, 81-83, +351 21 318 2000
Portuguese Ourives Petisqueira Calçada De Santo André – 11, +351 913 415 745
International Grenache, (Michelin) 12 patio de dom Fradique, +351 21 887 1616
Japanese Yakuza First Floor, Rua da Escola Politécnica, 231 +351 934 000 913

Today you can discover the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. Cascais lies 30 km to the West of Lisbon along the coast and Sintra 17 km North of Cascais, so you can start with Cascais and drive a loop via Sintra back to Lisbon. Both historical cities are bordering Parc Natural Sintra – Cascais. If you have purchased this route for on your smartphone, you can download the “Discover Sintra Map” onto your smartphone.
In the evening, perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, haunting sounds of the fado. The best places to listen to fado in Lisbon, Clube de Fado, Senhor Vinho, Parreirinha de Alfama, Tasca do Chico, Bela vinhos e petiscos, A Baiuca, Mesa de Frades.

EXPERT TIPS FOR LISBON

Book a Fado experience in Lisbon or find your own way to:
Clube de Fado, Senhor Vinho , Parreirinha de Alfama, Tasca do Chico , Bela vinhos e petiscos 
A Baiuca +351 21 886 72 84 Rua de São Miguel, 20 Alfama
Mesa de Frades +351 917 029 436 Rua dos Remédios , 139A Alfama

TRANSPORT tips for Lisbon
Try the electric scooter (step) system LIME in Lisbon.
Pick up/drop off anywhere in the city with special App system (no scooters allowed in Alfama and Barrio Alto)
Speed up to 25 km/h and  find all information at above link.

Wine, dolphins and flamingos! The Wine Route of the Setúbal Peninsula lies south of the Tagus river and adjacent the mountain range Serra da Arrábida. You can hike in Parque Natural park and the Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado nature reserve, where you can spot dolphins!
From Setúbal you can book a dophin tour or flamingo (season October – March) boat tour. The beautiful small beaches of Sesimbra or Portinho da Arrábida north of the Sado River contrast with the long sandy beaches of the Península de Troia peninsula on the southern shore.

Setúbal, the main city of this region, has a historic center that you should definitely visit on foot. In Palmela and Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, the capitals of this route, you will find wine cellars and wine farms to visit. The muscat wine Moscatel de Setúbal, one of the most famous wines from Portugal, also comes from this region.
Leave Lisbon via A2 over de Ponte 25 Abril and drive to Azeitão. We can recommend a wine tour at the wine cellar of José Maria de Fonseca, which is over 200 years old. Another beautiful wine estate lies 2 km further on the N10: Quinta de Bacalhôa. The estate is a former palace and over 800 years old.
We can recommend lunch in Sesimbra town and afterwards visit the monastery from the 16th century, Convento de Santa Maria da Arrábida, on the coast by driving  into Parc Natural da Arrábida. Continue this scenic route until you reach Setúbal.

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Book your winetasting at José Maria de Fonseca  upfront +351 212 198 940
R. José Augusto Coelho, nº11/13, in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão

Book your Quinta de Bacalhôa wine tasting upfront Phone: +351 212 198 060

Book your your boat tour to see the  flamingo (season October – March) or dolphins
The boats depart from Setúbal and visit the Sado Estuary.

Our hotel recommendations in Setúbal:
•    RM Guest House – The Experience: luxury bed-and-breakfast, great location, wonderful hosts, stylish rooms, delicious breakfast.
•    RIO Art Hotel: mid-range boutique hotel, friendly staff, eclectic decor, free breakfast.
•    Luna Esperanca Centro: affordable rates, central location, complimentary breakfast with city views.
•    Hotel Ibis Setubal: budget-friendly hotel, drive to city center, family rooms, outdoor pool and sundeck.

LUNCH tips for Sesimbra
Seafood Casa Mateus, Largo Anselmo Braancamp 4, Sesimbra +351 963 650 939
Eaterie with Vega options Seafood and Vega Cantinho da Regina ,  Rua Heliodoro Salgado 1G ,Sesimbra  +351 21 223 5182
Seafood O Zagaia, Rua Dr. Peixoto Correia 33, Sesimbra +351 21 223 3117

RESTAURANTS tips for Sebútal
Seafood  Taberna do largo , Largo Doutor Francisco Soveral 25, Sebútal +351 265 526 113
European, great view A Vela Branca,  Parque Urbano de Albarquel Edificio 4, Setubal +351 968 933 185
European eaterie Beco Da Ribeira, Beco da Ribeira 4, Setubal +351 265 572 096 (close  to Casa d’Avenida)
Mediterranean, modern Na Pas de Quois, Avenida Luisa Todi 246, Setubal +351 265 418 323  (no website)
European & Seafood Tasca da Avenida  Avenida Luisa Todi 578, Setubal +351 964 269 599
Meat lovers ​ Feito ao Bife by Absurdo  Av. José Mourinho 24 Setúbal +351 919 838 978

Go where the locals go! Have you ever wondered what the Atlantic Coast of Portugal looks like?  In the south-west of Portugal you will find the most beautiful beaches of the Iberian Peninsula. Steep cliffs lead to wide, deserted beaches. Small rivers from the inland run through this beautiful nature area with many special plant and bird species.
Since the travel time is only 2 hours to your next destination, we recommend a stop in Melides. This town won the Reader’s Choice Award 2021 of the  magazine Condé Nast Traveller.  Melides is home to a thriving creative community. Famous designers like Christian Louboutin and Philippe Starck have houses here. Other well known artist that have a house here are artist Anselm Kiefer, painter Jason Martin and Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen.

Carry on to the South, besides local tourists, you will find many surfers here. The most popular beach for both beginners and experts is Praia Arrifana.  Find more information about the most beautiful beaches of Costa Vicentina here. This part of Portugal is also very popular with hikers. There are several beautiful walking routes along the rugged coast of Costa Vicentina. The 11-day route is called the Historical Way, has a length of 229 km and runs from Santiago de Cacém to Cabo de São Vicente. The shorter Fisherman’s Trail of 4 days runs from Porto Covo to the picturesque town of Odeceixe. Enjoy the beaches and go to sleep early so that you can make a beautiful hike of 22 kms (7 hours) in the early morning!

EXPERT TIPS FOR COSTA VICENTINA

LUNCH in Melides: We recommend the beach café Costa Nossa, with a view onto the Atlantic Ocean.

HIKING the Costa Vicentina
Hikers might want to add an extra night here so they can enjoy the 22 km long coastal hike from Almograve to Zambujera that will take you about 7 hours. The best time to hike this route is September to June. This hike is the most beautiful leg of the Fisherman’s Trail. The route is well signposted and runs largely along the coast.

Initially you follow a wide gravel road along the coast, which takes you to the spectacular little harbour of Almograve. The cliffs here become increasingly higher and the views more dramatic. The Fishermen’s Path now turns inland and you walk through a pine forest before reaching the village of Cavaliero. After this, you will soon come back to the coast and the lighthouse of Cape Sardao. You continue walking along the edge of the hundred metre high cliffs to the south. In spring, storks nest on the tops of the cliffs that rise tens of metres straight from the ocean. You pass a number of small beaches located in the depths of the sea before descending to the small harbour of Zambujera.
Find all details of this Rota Vicentina hike that is part of the Fisherman’s Trail hike of 22 km/7 hours.

Drive along the coastal road to the South, you can stop for coffee on the lovely square of Carrapateira.  you will reach Sagres on Cabo São Vicente, the most Western tip of the European continent. In the ancient world, it was the last explored point. For this reason the Romans called Sagres “the Promontorium Sacrum”, the end of the world. Sagres is known for its dramatic cliffs towering above the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. You can visit the Fortaleza de Sagres, a fortress that was half destroyed during the earthquake and tsunami of 1755.  This fort protected the citizens of Sagres against robbers from North Africa. It was built in the 15th century Infante D. Henrique or Prince Henry the Navigator. From this fort, he planned his expeditions to the unknown seas on the western side of the African continent. On the spot where the lighthouse now stands, stood the house of Hendrik the Navigator, who died here in 1460.

In the fort you find a “Rosa dos Ventos”, a wind compass.  This circle of over 40 meter in diameter shows 40 segments, a flag in the center showed the direction of the wind. Do not forget to visit the Camera Sonora – Voz do Mar. This sound camera lets you feel and hear the power of the sea. The shape of the building, a kind of snail shell, amplifies the sound. You have to walk to the centre of the circle. Here is a metal grid and below it the sea is pounding against the rocks. Sit down on the bench and enjoy the power and noise of Mother Nature.

Carry on to Lagos, your destination of today. You can visit the slave market in Lagos, oldest of Europe. After you have checked in, in your hotel you can drive up to Silves.  This town was the cultural centre in the 12th century and home to Islamic philosophers, geographers and writers. Visit the Castelo de Silves, built by the Arabs, with its magnificent view over the surroundings. In the summer months the castle hosts concerts and a medieval fair in August. Silves is known for its lively market. Families can visit the Zoo de Lagos a well kept zoo with smaller animals and birds. Visitors can feed the funny lemurs (meerkats, book and pay in advance) other feeding times are the Pelicans 11h30, otters, primates at 15:00h, penguins 16:00h. Bring your bathing suit as this zoo has a lovely swimming pool.

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TO EAT in Lagos
In Lagos your perfect place for dinner is Cachoa. Its amazing food is served in the lush garden with some relaxed background music. Quatro Estradas, Sitio da Cachoa 
For the best seafood in town you go to Adage Tipica A Forja. Here it is only about the food and the food is “from sea to table”. It is a informal eatery with, the prices are rock bottom, this also means you most likely have to queue for a table. Rua dos Ferreiros 17. In the Old Town, on busy Rua 25 Abril you will find many restaurants in the street as well as lovely shops.

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Our hotel recommendations for your stay in Lagos
The Lagos Atlantic Hotel offers accommodation in a typical Portugese setting with a large pool and a modern twist.
Quinta Bonita is a lovely boutique hotel with a beautiful view over the rolling hills (min. stay 2 nights).
Right on the on Porto de Mos beach, with a beautiful garden is Vivenda Miranda.
Vila Val Verde  is 5 star boutique hotel outside the city in a green valley (min. stay 2 nights).
We just love the romantic Dom Manuel I Charming residence 33275 with a typical Portugese atmosphere, pool and 500 m to the beach.

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MARKETS
The Algarve is known for its farmers markets so people ask:
Here you can find a list of the best farmers markets of the Algarve.

Sagres has a fantastic surfshop, Retro Sailor,  with cool slippers, sunnies, clothes and more. Praça da República 8650, +351 282 624 727. For lunch in Sagres we had the most amazing pizzas in trendy Bianca Art restaurant.

Welcome in Faro, the fascinating capital of Algarve! Faro is lying on the coast, overlooking the shallow lagoons of the protected Ria Formosa Natural Park. The Marina of Faro consists of narrow waterways, filled with colourful fishing boats and sailing yachts. The Romans called it Ossonoba, their legacy is viseable, the greatest historical monuments date from the 16th and 17th centuries and are clustered together within the walls of the Old Town.
Stroll down its picturesque streets walking through the Arco da Vila that gives access to the old town, perhaps visit the Faro Municipal Museum and learn about the seafaring history of this city in a 5 long time exhibitions that present the origins of Faro from the Roman time until the present day. Enjoy a cocktail in the famous Columbus cocktail & wine bar on Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, Nº 13 , or a live Fado session at the Faro Municipal Museum on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Our tips for restaurants and bars in Faro.
Columbus cocktailbar
Live Fado Sessions in Faro
Rooftop restaurant Almada Rua da Polícia da Segurança Pública, 12 (+351) 289 825 273
Romantic restaurant Le Marquis Sítio de Gorjões-Monte da, (+351) 289 992 018
Tapas restaurant O Travessa,  Travessa v. Cadouços 12 (+351) 22 610 5234
Locals Restaurant Sabores Magia,  (no website) R. Ferreira Neto 33 (+351) 289 046 046
Locals Pizzeria bell’Antonio, (no website) Rua Conselheiro Bivar 52 (+351)289 115 615
Restaurant Check-in (Michelin)  Avenida da República, 40 (+351) 968 070 776
Restaurant: Faz Costos (Michelin) Rua do Castelo 13, (+351) 914 133 668

Today you can walk through the city of Faro and visit Cidade Velha (the old town). Start at the Arco da Vila this building is Moorish in origin. Cobbled pedestrian streets lead to Largo da Sé, a cathedral built on the site of an Arab mosque, consecrated in the late 13th century. Largo da Sé shows features of different eras, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. On the same square you find Paço Episcopal, the bishops’ palace and bit further you find the Museu Municipal . From here you can overlook Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Enjoy this historical neighborhood with cafés and a number of restaurants where you can watch the world go by.

FARO TOUR AND FOODIES TIPS

FOODIES tips
cooking class, 10:30 – 14:30h, fish and shellfish

TOUR tips for Faro
organic flowers and herbs farm tour, 10:30 – 12:00h
organic vineyard and wine cellar tour 12:00 – ?
lunch under a 2000 old olive tree 11:00 – 13:00h
Faro old city walking tour 16:30 – 21:30h
Faro city walking tour, fishmarket and food tour 10:00 – 15:00h
Wine walking tour 16:00 – 20:00h
Arade food tour, 10:00 – 14:30 hours, starts in Silves, 50 mins. from Faro
Walking tour in historic town Loulé, 25 mins. from Faro, 10:00 – 15:00h

Faro free walking tour Arco da Villa is also the meeting point for the 2 hours free walking tour through the city, departure in summer at 10:00h and winter 11:00h.

Most Portugal enthousiast mention Tavira as their favorite holiday destination on the Algarve Coast. Tavira lies on the Gilao River, North of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa with the beautiful sandy beaches of Ilha de Tavira.  Tavira’s origin dates back to the late Bronze Age (1000 BC). The Moorish occupation of Tavira between the 8th and 13th centuries left its mark on the agriculture, architecture and culture of the area. Visit the fascinating towns in the area Cabanas, Olhão and Vila de Real de Santo António. Golf enthousiasts will like the https://www.golfeclubetavira.com/.
To visit: Castello de Tavira (beautiful view), Ponte da Roman, Praça da República, Gardim de Alcoa Plaza, the houses of the Fishermans Quarters, Camera Obscura, Cais das Quatro Áquas quay, Igreja da Misericordia, Mercado Municipal, Jardim Público de Tavira.
To do: sunbathing at Praia de Tavira, or the deserted beaches of Praia da Trerra Estreita, cycling the Ecovia do Litoral to Cacela Velha, kayak or boat tour at the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa, enjoy the village of Cabanas.

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RESTAURANTS tips for  Tavira
(Michelin) A Ver Tavira Calçada da Galeria nº 13  +351 281 381 363
(Michelin) Casa do Polvo Tasquinha  Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco, 8 Santa Luzia
Gastrobar, brewery Come na Gaveta Avenida Dr. Mateus Teixeira de Azevedo, 36 +351 926 677 879
French, InternationalLa Petite France, https://www.facebook.com/lapetitefrance.tavira Rua Poeta Emiliano da Costa 37, Tavira +351 925 345 884
Modern European Ti Maria Rua Fumeiros de Tras n 51,   Tavira +351 281 403 268
TOURS for Foodies
Starts Olhão, 12:00- 14:00, taste the local oysters.
Starts from Olhão, walking tour, 10:00 – 15:00h
FOODIES cooking class Olhão, 10:00 – 15:00h, from sea to market to table
MAP of Tavira available for download under documents

Today you will drive to Beja. This tranquil town is embedded in the fertile Alentejo farmland and commanded by a marble castle tower. Beja has existed in some form since the Celts, and in Roman times it was called Pax Julia after the treaty that brought western Iberia under the imperial yoke. It used to be a small historic town that was under the  Julius Ceasar regime in Roman times. It is not only Roman architecture that you will find in Beja, the Moorish left their footprint too.

Have a look at the houses in the old town when you walk over the  cobbled streets. Visit the Medieval Castle from 13th century. During the battles it was an important fortress that helped to defend Portugal’s borders. Other buildings of the bygone era are the Sé Cathedral, Church of Santo Amaro, Rainha D Leonor Regional Museum and St. Mary of the Market Church.

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After breakfast you continue exploring the beautiful region of Alentejo. Today you can drive to the charming villages of Serpa and Aljustrel, settled in the beautiful landscape created by the river Guadians. The landscape of Serpa is stunning, not only because of beautiful architecture and historic walls in the historic centre, but also on the magnificent, extensive plain and the rose-covered hills around the village.
Serpa historic city centre hides monuments worthy to visit, such as Gothic-style Mother Churches, Nossa Senhora da Saúde or Misericórdia, as well as archaeological and ethnographic museums. Third oldest Tower clock is located here.
Encourage yourself to try some of the local dishes, lamb stew, açorda, grains with garlic and laurel, and traditional sweets such as gila puffs and curd cheese, delight everyone´s senses. Drive to another roman village, Aljustrel and en-route admire the tranquil landscape, green valleys and rocky hills that surrounds this hidden roman gem of Alentejo region.

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CYCLING tips for Alentjeo
If you like cycling you can book a self guided 6 day bicycle tour in Alentejo region

Your destination of today is the Moorish village Moura, named after the Moorish Princess Moura Saluqia. The legend says the story of Saluquia that threw herself from one of the towers of the castle, after she discovered that her lover was killed. Visit the Castle of Moura on your own and explore further the history of this heartbroken story. Further on Convento das Dominicanas, Convento do Carmo and Azeite de Moura (olive oil museum) are worthy site to visit in the city centre, and relaxing cup of coffee in the heart of the city, is an excellent meeting point, with coffee shops, sidewalk cafés and many local shops. Visit  the Mouraria, a typical Arab district and admire the old castle walls in the street Muralha Nova.  If you like to know more about the history of this town and its Muslim past, you can visit the Municipal Museum. The museum is difficult to find as it has been moved (since 2019) to the old Matadouro (slaughter house) of Moura.

Drive up to the picturesque little historical town of Monsaraz to check out the medieval castle and enjoy the jaw dropping view. You will not find cars in Monsaraz, stroll the narrow cobbled streets with the whitewashed houses. Bring a sweater as Monsaraz is 350 meters above sea level, so also a perfect visit for the hotter days. Small shops sell the typical local products. In the immediate vicinity of Monsaraz there are some spectacular megaliths, such as the menhir of Outeiro, which is almost 6 metres high. In Telheiro, about 4 kilometres from Monsaraz you will find the the Cromlech of Xerez, a menhir that was moved to this place when the Alqueva lake was filling up after the dam was built.
If you love to be on the water, we advise you to rent a house boat and cruise Alqueva Lake. This lake is the biggest man-made lake of Europe. The dam was finished in 2002 its reservoir reached the full level, for the first time, in 2010.
You can overnight on a boat, they are suitable for 2 to 12 persons. You can also make a river cruise on a bigger boat. All boats are based in Amieira Marina.  In the this Marina you can rent bicycles (€ 5), canoes (€ 11) stand-up-paddle (€ 15) fishing gear (€ 5), wake boards and more.
With no “light polution’in the area, you will enjoy the starry nights lying on the deck of your house boat.

If it is time to spoil your self we highly recommend to overnight at the wine farm Herdade do Sobroso on the Guadiana River.

EXPERT TIPS ALQUAVA LAKE AND MONSARAZ

Alqueva Lake
rent a house boat
rental of water sports material
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Our hotel recommendations for Monsaraz

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Overnight off the beaten track in the tiny village of Monsaraz,  a lovely stop on hotter days.
Monsaraz are hidden gems with a great view over the area and the reservoir with the dam in the distance.
Casa Pinto, romantic getaway, awesome rooftop sun terrace, furnished with oriental lanterns and hardwood floorboards, mosaic basins
Estalagem (B&B) de Monsaraz , completely refurbished, spacious rooms, thick walls, stunning views
Casa Dona Antonia, beautiful small hotel, in the main street with great sunset views and a lovely little courtyard.

Drive to Évora, city commonly known as the book of Portuguese art history. The name came from the Celtic word, Ebora and nowadays it is one of the most romantic cities of Portugal, classified in the UNESCO World Heritage. Templo de Diana (Diana Temple), Catedral da Sé, Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones), are just few sites to visit, on which you will learn why this city was chosen by the Portuguese kings as their residence.

Relax on the beautiful square Praça do Giraldo for drinks and food. The delicious local gastronomy cannot be ignored, as its Migas com carne, leftover bread, soaked in water, garlic, spices and combined with braised pork, is luscious experience for the foodie lovers.

EXPERT TIPS EVORA

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CAFÉ and RESTAURANT tips for Evora
The Bakery Lounge, R. de Burgos 6, +351 266 707 085 taste local pastry, sweet like queijada de Évora, or pastel de Évora, savory  Empadas (great for breakfast too).
Dom Joaqim, R. dos Penedos 6, +351 266 731 105 Traditional Alentejo dishes, in an historical house, try the cheese! (make a reservation !)
Café Alentejo R. do Raimundo 5, +351 266 706 296 Charming restaurant with typical Alentejo dishes, try the Rabo de Boi ( oxtail)
Restaurante A Grelha R. de Machede 46-B +351 266 742 020 , simple decor, good food (meat), only locals,  great value for money.
Fialho,  Tv. das Mascarenhas 16, +351 266 703 079  popular with tourists!

Stroll down the narrow streets of Évora again, and absorb it´s romantic atmosphere. Explore the hidden corners of the city, and enjoy the well tasted sweets and dishes at one of the local restaurant. Get a deeper insight into the local culture by visiting the Museu de Évora and learn why this city is so welcoming and charming throughout the centuries. Geraldus Square is the perfect place to unwind in the afternoon with a glass of Alentejo wines. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere as the  elderly of the city meet up in the shadow on the square.
Near Evora, 17 km to the west you can explore some of the most important prehistoric monuments of the whole region. These are called Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (a large dolmen), Menir dos Almendres (Almendres Menhir) and Cromeleque dos Almendres (Almendres Cromlech). The latter is the biggest megalithic monument in the Iberian Peninsula. Cromeleque dos Almendres is also one of the oldest in the world, 2000 years older than Stonehenge.

EXPERT TIPS EVORA

TOUR tips for Evora
Full day Alentejo tour in a 4×4, it is a olive oil, cork and wine tour and it includes lunch and tastings.
This tour starts and ends in Évora.
Need some exercise? Rent a (Dutch) bicycle.

Today you head back to Lisbon.  Make a stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha – a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Your next stop is the fishing village of Nazaré, here after you can make a stop in the medieval walled city of Óbidos with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone roads.
Continue to Lisbon for your last night in Portugal.

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