Evora - to spend the day like a real Portuguese.
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Alentejo is the largest province in Portugal, sunny all year round.
" Those who have not seen Évora have not seen Portugal, guides like to repeat. White houses under red tiled roofs, megaliths and castles, spaciousness and tranquility. Evora is the capital of Alentejo. And Alentejo is proud of the best wines, the best cuisine and the most sunny days of the year. Route: From your hotel-bridge 25 April-stop at the statue of Christ the Savior-Evor - return to the hotel. On our way to Evora, we will pass the bridge on April 25 and you will understand why it is called the “singing” bridge. We will stop at the statue of Christ the Savior, who spread out his arms, protecting and blessing the residents of Lisbon and guests. Evora, who preserved traces of the Romanesque era. The ruins of the Roman temple of the 2nd century still amaze with their grandeur. We will walk through the city, slowly, as the residents of Alentejo do. Visit the Franciscan Church and the Chapel of Bones. Above the entrance to the chapel is carved "hospitable" inscription: Our bones are lying here and waiting for yours, which makes us think about the frailty of life. Cathedral with the figure of the Virgin Mary in an "interesting" position. She looks at her rounded tummy with surprise: “Oh, how could this have happened?” And everywhere sold products made of cork: hats, bags, purses and even shoes. I can't list everything. Alentejo is famous for its cuisine and wines. In Evora, you will have the opportunity to see this.
For those who want to expand the program:
1. Visit to the winery with a tour and wine tasting.
2. Visit to Cromlech de Almendrish. Acquaintance with the traces of the Stone Age: 4000-2000 years BC Kromlech Almendrish - 95 elliptical stones, an ancient temple of the Sun.
3.Excursion to the town of Monsarache, lost in the vastness of Alentejo. Tiny, walled, medieval Monsarache once stood on the Guadiana River. Now from its walls overlooks the huge reservoir of Alkeva. Now it is a charming quiet town, similar to the city of Obidos, but without crowds of tourists. From the walls of the castle there are magnificent views and Spain is visible.