Evora Day Trip from Lisbon

Évora, the walled capital of the Alentejo, is one of the best day trips from Lisbon. It has a Roman temple, the eerie Chapel of Bones, a hilltop cathedral and wonderful food and wine, all within a compact UNESCO-listed old town. Here’s how to visit in a day.

Quick answer: Évora is about 1.5 hours from Lisbon by train, bus or car. In a day, see the Roman Temple, the cathedral roof, the Chapel of Bones and Praça do Giraldo, then have a long Alentejo lunch. With a car or a tour, add the Almendres Cromlech stone circle or Monsaraz. See Évora day trips from Lisbon.

Getting there

• Train: direct Intercidades trains from Lisbon (Oriente and Entrecampos), about 1.5 hours.
• Bus: frequent express buses from Sete Rios.
• Car: about 1.5 hours on the A6, useful for the megaliths and wineries.
• Tour: many include a winery or the Almendres stones.

A day in Évora

1. Praça do Giraldo: the main square.
2. The cathedral: climb onto the roof for views over the plains.
3. The Roman Temple: the 1st-century columns at the top of the town.
4. Lunch: black pork, migas and Alentejo wine. See Alentejo food.
5. The Chapel of Bones: see the Chapel of Bones.
6. The aqueduct and the walls, before heading home.

Beyond Évora

• Almendres Cromlech: a prehistoric stone circle among cork oaks.
• Wineries: see Alentejo wine tours.
• Monsaraz: see Monsaraz.

Tips

• Summer heat: Évora gets extremely hot, so start early and rest at lunch.
• Stay overnight: see where to stay in Évora.

More: Évora and the Alentejo and the best day trips from Lisbon.

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