Top Things to do in Alentejo
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Alentejo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Alentejo, Portugal including Miradouro Portinho da Arrabida, Capela dos Ossos, Convento Dos Capuchos, Aqueduto Da Amoreira, Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca, Castelo de Sao Filipe, Fortaleza de Santiago, Cripta Arqueologica de Alcacer do Sal, Muralhas de Evora, Jardim das Casas Pintadas.
Restaurants in Alentejo
1. Miradouro Portinho da Arrabida
2. Capela dos Ossos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,483 reviews
The walls and pillars of the chapel, built in the century XVII, are lined with thousands of human bones and skulls. Ceilings with murals realtivas death. Written on a plaque next to the door, the phrase "We bones that are here for your hope", reminds us how fleeting passage through life.
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
The one place I was really looking forward to visiting in Portugal was the Chapel of The Bones. Once inside this relatively small chapel, it exceeded my expectations! Note that the chapel is small, so there is a staggering of groups admitted to the chapel. However, the visitors moved along well during my visit. Just outside of the chapel is a poem which compels travelers to ponder their existence. If that was not enough of a prompt, just over the entrance to the chapel is the engraved warning “Nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos” which loosely translates to “We bones that are here, we are waiting for yours." I then entered the chapel and sure enough all of the walls and pillars are covered in a variety of human bones and skulls. Skulls are also used to trim portions of the ceiling. During my visit, I learned that approximately 5,000 skeletons from church cemeteries in Evora were used to “decorate” the chapel. Visiting this small chapel was one of the most surreal experiences of my life and a must see for visitors to Evora.
3. Convento Dos Capuchos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By TCARBONNEL - Lyon, France
Very peaceful and quiet garden Small and nice monastery Nice view on Lisbon and Caparica coast Free entrance A very nice place overall
4. Aqueduto Da Amoreira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By DaveNKent - Gravesend, United Kingdom
Amazing 400 year old aqueduct, Spectacular sight that cannot be missed, literally. Parking at the base of the tallest part makes it easy to stop and admire this spectacular construction
5. Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca
6. Castelo de Sao Filipe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Fortress of St. Philip An unmissable part of the tourist map, the Fortress of St. Philip was once an important stronghold for the defence and control of the city. Despite the lack of agreement among historians concerning the date its construction began, the fortress is dated to the year 1582, when King Philip II visited Setubal. The Castle of St. Philip, more frequently referred to as a fort or fortress, played a tactical role in strengthening the line of defence of the Portuguese coast that was attacked by pirates from northern Europe and Africa. Some of the most stunning panoramic views of the city and the bay can be seen from the walls of this fort.
Reviewed By A7338VWmariam - Amadora, Portugal
A place where you can just be. Look at the sea and breathe. You'll find peace there and every problem in the world will seem less worrying.
7. Fortaleza de Santiago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By G5535GOleen - London, United Kingdom
It is a spectacular venue. The waiter at the Tap Shop (the Rstaurant / Bar was excellent, friendly, spoke excellent english and was very attentive & service oriented. The Maritie Museum on site is very inteesting and informative on Sesimbra's history
8. Cripta Arqueologica de Alcacer do Sal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
9. Muralhas de Evora
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
While visiting Évora, in the Portuguese region of Alentejo, it will be impossible to miss the ancient Walls! Nearly untouched after so many centuries ... The "Walls of Évora" are remnants of the Roman years in "Lusitânia", dating partially from the 1st century ... They were later rebuilt by Visigoths and Moors, until Portuguese King Dom Afonso IV, in the 15th century, ordered their enlargement, with the construction of new ramparts, towers and gates, setting the limits of the medieval town. As you will notice, with so many additions, it has characteristics from many different military architectural styles. If time is not a constraint, you can even try to walk the whole perimeter of the awesome "Walls of Évora"! Enjoy!
