Top Things to do in Portalegre District
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Portalegre District, Alentejo
Discover the best top things to do in Portalegre District, Portugal including Aglomerado urbano Intra-muros, Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications, City Center, Aqueduto Da Amoreira, Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos, Muralhas Seiscentistas, Ponte Quinhentista de Marvao, Anta da Aldeia da Mata, Ponte Romana de Vila Formosa, Judiaria de Castelo de Vide.
Restaurants in Portalegre District
1. Aglomerado urbano Intra-muros
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal
A small, delightful village of 150 whitewashed houses set in narrow streets with a castle above it. It is a location every tourist to the Alentejo must visit. The local câmara however needs to train its staff better. The lady in the tourist office couldn't give a welcoming smile, the young man in the castle ticket office was gruff and unfriendly and the women in the Casa Cultural couldn't respond when said good afternoon to. That said, it did not spoil my visit and wandering around the narrow streets admiring the sites and the views was a pleasure.
2. Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By cubsur - Albufeira, Portugal
Something any student of military history should visit. The very well preserved fortifications deservedly resulted in Elvas being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. City Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal
I really liked Castelo de Vide! The old quarter with its narrow cobbled streets, the castle, numerous old churches, synagogue museum, fountains and a lot of cafés and restaurants. The town (city) is not very big and everything is within walking distance. The main square, Praça Dom Pedro V, is a good location to find accommodation and in the centre of that square is the town's tourist office. One usually associates a city centre as being the central business district, full of shops of various kinds. Castelo de Vide though is not the kind of town one visits to go shopping, but rather to relax, enjoy some historical sights and to use as a base for exploring the region. Highly recommended.
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. Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama
a very interesting inner architecture, it is an hexagonal interior and all the interior walls covered with beautiful colorful tiles, it is next to the Pelourinho and the entrance is free so go in and add another highlight to the visit to Elvas.
6. Muralhas Seiscentistas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By jr87traveller - Prague, Czech Republic
Elvas is a very lovely town in Alentejo... it is nice base for discovering the neighborhood and enjoy local culinary options
7. Ponte Quinhentista de Marvao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama
Apart from a very old bridge dated to Roman Times, the story behind it as part of the bridge that jewish fleing the Inquisition from Spain to Portugal, it is an interesting place to visit in Portagem. and well worth the visit.
8. Anta da Aldeia da Mata
9. Ponte Romana de Vila Formosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal
The bridge is well preserved and is 117 metres long and has a stone slab surface. It was built in the 1st century C.E. and was part of the road connecting the cities of Merida, in Spain, and Lisbon. It is in a very good state of repair and until recent years was open to vehicle traffic. It is possible and perfectly safe to walk across it. There is a small car park and picnic area on your right about 100 metres before the bridge.
10. Judiaria de Castelo de Vide
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama
Beautiful and very well preserved quarter, it was very interesting walking along the narrow streets and visit the remnants of the synagogue. Well worth town to visit
