Wine Experience in Évora

Travel from the Lisbon region (visitor accommodation) to Evóra, in a comfortable and spacious vehicle, a 9-seater Mercedes Vito.

The Capela dos Ossos is one of Évora's best-known monuments, perhaps its most iconic landmark. It is located in Praça 1º de Maio and is part of the equally well-known Igreja de São Francisco. One of the experiences in Alentejo that you can't miss! The Capela dos Ossos was built in the 17th century by three Franciscan friars whose aim was to convey the message of the transience and fragility of human life. This message is clearly conveyed to visitors right at the entrance, through the sign: “We bones that are here, await yours”. It basically shows the macabre taste of Baroque man for necrophilia.

The Cathedral of Évora or Sé de Évora, its real name is Basílica Sé de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. It is the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal and has no parallel in the rest of the country. The Sé de Évora “protects” the city from its highest point, the chosen location for other iconic buildings in Évora such as the Roman Temple of Évora (Temple of Diana), the Évora Museum or the Eugénio de Almeida Art and Culture Centre. The Cathedral of Évora, whose construction began in 1186 and was consecrated in 1204, was only completed in 1250. It is a fascinating and imposing monument. Made entirely of granite, it is marked by the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style. It was improved during the 15th and 16th centuries, with the upper choir, the pulpit, the baptistery and the arch of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade or Capela do Esporão (1529) all from this period. This chapel in the Évora Cathedral is an unusual example of hybrid Plateresque architecture.

The Roman Temple of Évora is one of the grandest and best preserved Roman temples in the entire Iberian Peninsula, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. It is the city's symbol. It is one of Évora's most important historical landmarks and is also one of the most visible symbols of the Roman occupation of the city. Built in the Corinthian style, the Roman temple was built at the beginning of the 1st century AD. Even today, this approximately 2,000-year-old building is known as the Temple of Diana due to a legend created in the 17th century that associated the construction of the “Temple of Diana” in Évora in honour of the Roman goddess of hunting. History would later reveal that, in fact, the Roman Temple of Évora was built to pay homage to Emperor Augustus, who was venerated as a god, and was part of what would later become the Roman forum. It was modified in the two centuries that followed (2nd and 3rd AD) and partially destroyed in the 5th century, during the invasion of barbarians.

Évora owes its importance to a thousand-year-old history that dates back to prehistoric times. But history overtook it, making it one of the most notable Roman cities in Lusitania - Ebora Liberalitas Júlia - of which numerous remains remain, notably the Roman Temple. It subsequently became one of the great urban centres in the south of the Portuguese kingdom, a constant place of visit and stay for monarchs. It saw the birth and development of the first brilliant features of Gothic architecture, combined with the heritage of the "Moorish" or Arab world in the so-called "Mudejar style", during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was later influenced by humanism and it was there that some of the first great architectural works of the Iberian Renaissance appeared, around 1530. These different moments turned it into a kind of heritage jewel, which the centuries have not hesitated to adapt, but which maintains intact an atmosphere of authenticity and monumentality that transform it into a true "museum city".

The Alentejo Wine Route is an establishment dedicated to promoting the best wines in the region. It offers guided visits to vineyards and wines, commented tastes and enogastronomic experiences, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich Alentejan wine culture.

Immerse yourself in one of Portugal’s most unique traditions with a visit to Cortiçarte, a family-run workshop dedicated to the art of cork. Located near Évora, this experience offers a fascinating introduction to the world of cork, from the harvesting of the cork oak trees to the many ways this sustainable material is transformed into everyday products. During your visit, you’ll learn about the importance of cork in Portuguese culture, its ecological significance, and the craftsmanship involved in its production. See firsthand how cork is shaped into beautiful and practical items, combining tradition with innovation. An authentic and educational stop that showcases a true symbol of Portugal’s natural heritage.