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
Marble Country: Estremoz, Borba and Vila Viçosa
A day through towns paved, carved and built with local marble.
- Location
- Estremoz, Borba, Vila Viçosa
- Duration
- Full day
- Best seasons
- Spring, autumn and winter
- Pace
- Mixed
- Region
- Alentejo Central
The story
In this part of the Alentejo, marble is part of everyday life, in doorsteps, fountains, benches and castle walls. Visit the hilltop of Estremoz, the wine village of Borba, and the ducal palace of Vila Viçosa, then see how the white stone is quarried and worked.
The day
What you do
- 1Explore Estremoz's castle quarter and old town
- 2Visit the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
- 3Taste local wine in Borba and see marble craft
Gentle on the land
A cultural day visiting heritage towns and local artisans, with lunch at small family-run restaurants.
Where this is
Estremoz, Borba, Vila Viçosa
Part of the journeys: Cork and Wine, Border Castles and Villages
Approximately 38.80° N, 7.50° 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
Dolmens and Menhirs of the Countryside
Évora countryside
Find prehistoric monuments hidden in fields and groves.
Half day
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Curated by Portugal Magik