Things to do in Elvas, Alentejo: The Best Historic Sites

March 28, 2022 Diedre Savory

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. Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications

Eastern Alentejo, Elvas 7350-133 Portugal http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1367
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications

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.

2. Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca

Elvas Portugal +351 268 625 228
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4.5 based on 529 reviews

Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca

Reviewed By jandb162 - Lousa, Portugal

Very interesting example of Vauban style fortifcations from the 1750's. Superb views from the top on a clear day.

3. Ajuda Bridge

Elvas Portugal
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Ajuda Bridge

4. Forte de Santa Luzia

Apartado 206, Elvas 7350-000 Portugal +351 268 628 357 http://www.monumentos.gov.pt/site/app_pagesuser/SIPA.aspx?id=3244
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Forte de Santa Luzia

Reviewed By 208lu_sa - Porto, Portugal

Great fortress in Elvas, great to understand how it was used in the times of kings, queens and battles between countries!

5. Terreiro da Batalha das Linhas de Elvas

En 246 Sitio dos Murtais, Elvas 7350-002 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/11732248
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Terreiro da Batalha das Linhas de Elvas

6. Padrao de Elvas

Outeiro dos Murtais, Elvas Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/70354
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Padrao de Elvas

7. Praca da Republica

Elvas 7350-146 Portugal
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3.5 based on 22 reviews

Praca da Republica

8. Moinhos de Agua

Elvas Portugal
Moinhos de Agua

9. Anta do Torrao

Monte do Torrão, Elvas Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/71162
Anta do Torrao

10. Anta do Porto de Cima de D. Miguel

Quinta de Fontalva, Elvas Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/71160

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