Igreja de Misericordia, Evora

Advantages: History, World Heritage Site, gastronomy, authenticity
Disadvantages: Distance from main tourism spots

...The historic city of Évora is located in the south of Portugal, in the region of Alto Alentejo. Évora has its origins in the Roman times and vestiges from that period can still be seen all over this beautiful walled town. In the Middle Ages, after many conflicts between Visigoths and the Moors, the city became an important centre for learning and the arts under Avis dynasty (1385-1580). During Roman occupation Évora was called “Liberalitas Julia” and the most remarkable remaining of this era is the stunning “Temple of Diana”. In 1986, UNESCO has recognized Évora’s international heritage value by declaring it a World Heritage City. This honoured title is in itself a promise to the visitor that the historic city of Évora has a lot to offer. The region is predominantly agricultural and reminds me of Lincolnshire in the UK. Vast... Read review

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Advantages: Silence, and Tranquility
Disadvantages: No night life

.... you can cross the main arterias of the city and watch beautifull churches like the "Sé" (cathedral) or Igreja de São Lourenço just nearby "Rua do Comércio" a Comercial pedonal street. Being so near to the Spain border, in the year of 1290, D.Dinis (the Portuguese King) ordered a construction of the city walls with 12 towers and a castle inside. to enter the city there were 7 doors. Now there are only 3 doors left: "porta de Alegrete", porta do Crato" and "porta da Devesa" "porta" is the portuguese word for door. From the castle there are only left 3 towers. In the year of 1550 D João III (the Portuguese King) elevated Portalegre to the status of city for the first time. In the XVIII century Portalegre becomes the Bishops City and by then there's a strong economical development wich also develops the architectural of the city, getting... Read review

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Advantages: Good price, authentic and charming. Great location.
Disadvantages: Basic accommodation, communal bathrooms dodgy.

...A friend and I hit upon this hotel after asking for advice on cheap places to stay at the tourist information centre in Evora. We stayed here for 2 nights for very little money - about the same as a hostel. Bear in mind were visiting a little out of season (October) and it was raining, so I don't know what the hotel would be like in high season. Finding the place on foot was a doddle - in a car was another matter as we got horribly lost in the one-way system (we should've just ignored it, the town is tiny and it was very quiet!) and ended up stuck down a very very narrow street. Beware. Anyway, I digress. The hotel is in an excellent location within the walled city and close to the centre. It provided a fantastic base from which to really experience the old charm of this incredible World Heritage site city. The hotel even has... Read review

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