Location: Elvas
Top Things to do in Elvas
The 10 Best Things to Do in Elvas, Portugal
Elvas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɛɫvɐʃ]) is a Portuguese municipality, former episcopal city and frontier fortress of easternmost central Portugal, located in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo. It is situated about 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Lisbon, and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the Spanish fortress of Badajoz, by the Madrid-Badajoz-Lisbon railway. The municipality population as of 2011 was 23,078, in an area of 631.29 square kilometres (243.74 sq mi). The city itself had a population of 16,640 as of 2011.
Restaurants in Elvas
1. Muralhas de Elvas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Glynis B - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
A quick visit here from Badajoz and had an unrequested but quite refreshing guided tour by a lovely character whose English wasn't brilliant but who was extremely enthusiastic about this subject. The views are spectacular from the commander's house at the top and Spain is no distance away.
2. Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By Theo B
This fortress will give you a good impression about the importance of good build fortress to defend or attack a really wanted place. The fortress is rather empty regarding to armour and materials used in the history of this fortress. You will have a marvellous overview of the environment with Elvas and Babajoz in the area.
3. Aqueduto Da Amoreira
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4.5 based on 368 reviews
4. Catedral de Elvas
5. Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
By leaving the Cathedral turn left and go uphill for about 150 meters, here you will see the very small “Igreja das Domenicas” who was an ancient feminine Convent of the Dominican Order established in 1528. The construction of Church we can observe nowadays started in 1543 and it was concluded in 1557 in the exact place where used to be the Church of Magdalena., who is also closed on Monday, so I can only show some pictures but we continue on the tour. And the next part is the “Pelourinho”.
6. Elvas Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Jerry C
The attractive hilltop town of Elvas gained UNESCO World Heritage status do to the small Castle and some of the best perserved, and huge, military fortifications surrounding the town. The Castle itself is small, but hosts a nice museum and outdoor cafe. Views from the top of the walls are wonderful, and one can see in the distance (1.5km away) the star-shaped Forte de Santa Luzia - worth a brief visit, time permitting. Parking is available directly in front of the Castle.
7. Forte de Santa Luzia
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Olga G - Faro, Portugal
Magnificent example of XVII century architectur!
I was really surprised to find out that it was not on Tripadvisor yet!
Together with others Fortes this one shows very geometric structure, very interesting. Also there is a military museum inside for the same fee.
It is very easy to access by car and cheap to visit.
It is considered World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Staff was very helpful!
8. Museu Militar de Elvas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Stuart M - Lisbon, Portugal
Well we were told it was free on a Sunday morning... didn't tell us the inside displays were closed. Silly little conscripts, clueless muppets but a pleasant stroll around some WW1 tanks and cannons. When I got back to the Algarve, seven hours by coach, my vicar asked if I visited the British Cemetery there...Next time. Incidentally don't go to Pizza Rica, it is horrible.
9. Pelourinho de Elvas
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4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
On the other side of the street when you are in front of the Igreja das Domenicas, you can see the “Pelourinho”, or the Elva’s Pillory who is one of the symbolic monuments of this lovely historical town in the vast Alentejo town.
According to some researches, this Pillory was originally from the close by Ouguela department, with a markedly Manu line style.
Its basis is settled in a five step pedestal with a polygonal shape. The column is decorated with semi-spheres, and even nowadays the subjection chains, possibly from the 16th century.
10. Igreja e Santuario do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By dianinha m - Lisbon, Portugal
Esta igreja está localizada num local agradável, aberto, perto de um terreiro e de um pequeno jardim. No interior podemos ver paramentos usados nas cerimônias religiosas e visitar um pequeno museu com dádivas de crentes, essencialmente quadros e fotografias
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