Portel

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The castle was built in the Gothic style and has a heptagonal shape, the walls are reinforced with round towers at the corners.
The castle was built in the Gothic style and has a heptagonal shape, the walls are reinforced with round towers at the corners.
The statue of Nuno Alvarez Pereira is located in Portel in a small square in front of the castle entrance. Nuno is the legendary Portuguese hero who commanded the Portuguese army at the Battle of Aljubarrot, which ended in the defeat of the Castilians. This defeat made Juan I abandon claims to the Portuguese throne. In 1404, he donated his entire fortune to the Carmelite Monastery. After the death of his wife, he adjoins the Carmelite order and on August 15, 1423 he leaves for the monastery. There he lived until his death. The veneration of Nonia Alvarez-Pereira as a saint began immediately after his death. Among the people he was nicknamed the Holy Connable.

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Hilton Garden Inn Evora

Hilton Garden Inn Evora

4 out of 5
Travessa Joao Rosa Évora
The price is AED 204 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 204
AED 229 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Évora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (816 reviews)
Great value for the money. However putting protectors on chair feet would avoid a hugely unpleasant noise as chairs are being moved in the room’s tight space

Reviewed on 11 March 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Evora
Holiday Inn Express Evora by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Evora by IHG

3 out of 5
Estr.Penedo do Ouro 18. Évora
The price is AED 212 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 212
AED 238 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Évora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Silver Water Aqueduct and Aqueduto da Água de Prata ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
The room was spotless, staff friendly and helpful, and great amenities. The restaurant was top notch and very reasonably priced. The hotel is walking distance from the main sights.

Reviewed on 24 January 2026

Holiday Inn Express Evora by IHG
Évora Olive Hotel

Évora Olive Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua de Eborim, 18 Évora
The price is AED 209 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 209
AED 234 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Évora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel, good location. Unfortunately the restaurant was under renos when we were there, so could not use it. However their breakfast was excellent!

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Évora Olive Hotel
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Alentejo house with pool

Alentejo house with pool

Portel Évora
Stay at this vacation home in Portel. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
The property was lovely, spacious inside and out. The town of Portel was small and we found the locals to be inviting although it was obvious it is not a tourist town. We loved the entire experience of our stay!

Reviewed on 5 October 2025

Alentejo house with pool
Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel

Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel

2 out of 5
Portel Évora District
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Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel
A house where rest has another meaning

A house where rest has another meaning

Distrito de Évora Vera cruz
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A house where rest has another meaning
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Alqueva Church

Alqueva Church is just one of the places to see in Alqueva, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

Alqueva Church

Chapel of St. Anthony

You can find out about the history of Alqueva with a stop at Chapel of St. Anthony. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Chapel of St. Anthony