Stone, Roman and Megalithic Heritage
Sunrise at the Almendres Cromlech
Near Évora
Stand among standing stones that are older than Stonehenge.
2 hours
Stone, Roman and Megalithic Heritage
Dolmens and Menhirs of the Countryside
Find prehistoric monuments hidden in fields and groves.
- Location
- Évora countryside
- Duration
- Half day
- Best seasons
- Spring, autumn and winter
- Pace
- Gentle
- Region
- Alentejo Central
The story
Outside Évora, tall standing stones and chambered tombs rise out of wheat fields and cork forests, often with nobody else in sight. A guide brings the Neolithic world to life, with stories of burial, ritual and the stars.
The day
What you do
- 1Visit several megalithic monuments by private vehicle
- 2Learn how they connect to the sky and the seasons
- 3Finish with a picnic in the countryside
Gentle on the land
Monuments visited respectfully, in small groups, without trampling the surrounding fields.
Where this is
Évora countryside
Part of the journeys: Stars and Stone
Approximately 38.55° N, 8.00° W
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Stone, Roman and Megalithic Heritage
Roman Évora with a Private Historian
Évora
Read the layers of a walled city that has been lived in for two thousand years.
3 hours
Stone, Roman and Megalithic Heritage
Marble Country: Estremoz, Borba and Vila Viçosa
Estremoz, Borba, Vila Viçosa
A day through towns paved, carved and built with local marble.
Full day
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Curated by Portugal Magik