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Évora

A walled Alentejo city about 140 km from Lisbon, known for a Roman temple, a chapel lined with bones and megaliths within a short drive.

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Évora is a walled city in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal, about 140 km from Lisbon, and the seat of Évora District. Its old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, and stretches of the medieval wall still surround the centre. The historic centre covers about 1.05 km² and holds roughly 4,000 buildings, with Roman, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Baroque monuments placed close together. Most sights are within walking distance.

The Roman Temple, dedicated to Emperor Augustus, dates from the 1st century and is the city's best-known landmark, though it is often wrongly called the Temple of Diana. The Chapel of Bones, inside the Church of Saint Francis, has every wall decorated with human bones. Summers are hot and dry, with an average high near 30 °C and frequent heatwaves, so plan the walking for cooler hours. The megaliths lie outside town, about 10 km and 15 km away, so a night in the city leaves time to visit them.

Évora in five

Pick the train or bus from LisbonThe municipality lists the train at about 1 hr 30 min with four daily connections at present, and the express bus at 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 45 min. The station is a 20-minute walk from the center, the bus terminal about 10.Lisbon to Évora
Buy one ticket for the Chapel of BonesThe São Francisco church ticket covers the Capela dos Ossos, a museum core and the nativity collection. The municipality lists 5 euros for adults and 3.50 for youths to 25 and seniors over 65.Things to do in Évora
Budget 1.50 euros a night for the tourist taxÉvora charges 1.50 euros per guest per night for up to 3 consecutive nights, for guests 16 and over, since 1 August 2025. Hotels and local lodging add it to the bill.Tourist taxes in Europe
Start at the megalith center before you drive outThe Núcleo Interpretativo do Megalitismo in the Convento dos Remédios is free and open weekdays 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30. It frames the Almendres enclosure and the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro outside town.
Book early if you want 2027The municipality runs an Évora 2027 page for its European Capital of Culture year, so expect fuller rooms on event dates. Check the program on the municipal site before fixing dates.How many days in Évora

Things to do in Évora

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Church · ÉvoraCapela dos OssosBuy tickets in advance, since the site recommends it, and go early in the day, as the chapel can get busy and slow to move through.

Sight · ÉvoraTermas Romanas

Historic site · ÉvoraTemplo RomanoArrive between 9:00 and 10:00 for few other visitors, softer heat and easy photos from every side.

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Need to know

Airport: Lisbon (LIS), about 135 km by road
Getting there: CP train or Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon, about 1 hr 30 min Read more
Getting around: Walking inside the walls; TREVO Linha Azul minibus from the bus terminal
Best base: Inside the walls near Praça do Giraldo
Time needed: 1 long day from Lisbon; 2 days with the megaliths

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Cool, quiet
FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Cool, showers
MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low7°Mild, green
AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low10°Mild, flowers
MayClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low12°Warm, long days
JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low15°Hot afternoons
JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low17°Very hot
AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low18°Very hot
SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low16°Hot, harvest
OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Mild, calm
NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low10°Cool, wet
DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Cool, short days

Average daily high and low in Évora, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Évora

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Sun19°17°79%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 19°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 79%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8961 EUR

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What's on in Évora

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

JulSuper Bock Super RockSetúbal, a day trip

Day trips by train

Almendres megalithic enclosureby car or taxiA stone circle in the countryside outside town; the municipal interpretation center is a good primer.
Monsarazby carA hill village above the Alqueva reservoir, best with a car and a clear day.
Estremoz and Vila Viçosaby carMarble towns with castles and palaces, linked by quiet roads across the plain.

Before you go to Évora

Rooms inside the wallsEvenings after the day groups leaveCheck availability

Lisbon to Évora by trainCP Intercidades on the Alentejo lineRead the guide

eSIM for ÉvoraRail and bus apps from the platformRead the guide

Insurance for ÉvoraHeat illness and delayed trainsRead the guide

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Rules for Évora, checked

Igreja de São Francisco and Capela dos Ossos: open daily, 9:00 to 18:30 from June to September, 9:00 to 17:00 from October to May; adults 5 euros.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Évora's tourist tax is 1.50 euros per guest per night, up to 3 consecutive nights, for guests aged 16 and over, in force since 1 August 2025.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Núcleo Interpretativo do Megalitismo: free entry, Monday to Friday 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30, in the Convento dos Remédios.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source

All Évora guides

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Head to headHow many days in Évora? Day trip, one night or twoChecked Oct 2, 2026

How toLisbon to Évora: train, bus or car, with stations and timesChecked Oct 2, 2026

How toThings to do in Évora: Chapel of Bones, Roman temple and megalithsChecked Oct 2, 2026

Plan around Évora

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Évora FAQ

Is Évora worth visiting?

Yes, if you want a compact walled city with Roman, medieval and Manueline sights and fewer crowds than Lisbon. It is slow rather than spectacular, and it suits travelers who enjoy squares, churches and long lunches.

Can you visit Évora as a day trip from Lisbon?

Yes. The municipality lists the train at about 1 hr 30 min and the express bus at 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 45 min, so a long day works. A night inside the walls adds the quiet evening hours.

How much is the Chapel of Bones?

The municipality lists the combined São Francisco ticket at 5 euros for adults and 3.50 for youths to 25 and seniors over 65, with a 12.50 euro family ticket. It covers the Capela dos Ossos and the museum spaces.

When is the best time to visit Évora?

March to May and October are mild and good for walking. July and August are very hot on the open squares, so plan indoor stops in the middle of the day if you go then.

Is there a tourist tax in Évora?

Yes. The municipality charges 1.50 euros per guest per night for up to 3 consecutive nights, for guests 16 and over, in hotels and local lodging. Check your booking for how and when it is added.