{"id":7585,"date":"2025-01-29T09:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T09:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/?p=7585"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:30:19","slug":"alqueva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/en\/alqueva\/","title":{"rendered":"Alqueva: Roteiro pela Regi\u00e3o do Alentejo"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_8-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Albufeira do Alqueva\" class=\"wp-image-7637\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The region around Alqueva is one of the best areas in the country for family vacations, as it has practically everything: historical heritage, good food, river beaches, sports and\/or nature activities, and much, much more. With that said, we embarked on a four-day adventure through this region, which we present below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">On the Way to Alqueva: Arraiolos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming from the north to \u00c9vora (where we were going to spend the night), we decided to start our trip through the Alentejo in Arraiolos: the Village of Carpets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, explore the streets, see the <strong>Portuguese Cobblestone to Arraiolos Rug<\/strong> (a 7.80-meter by 5.40-meter installation) and visit the <strong>Arraiolos Carpet Interpretation Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, don't leave Arraiolos without visiting the <strong>Arraiolos Castle<\/strong>, famous for its circular shape. Admission is free (2024) and, despite its dilapidated state, the view of the surrounding Alentejo region is magnificent. Inside the walls is also the Church of the Savior. If you want to know more about this peculiar castle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/en\/castelo-de-arraiolos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Arraiolos Castle: the Circular Castle\">go here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1787\" height=\"1191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2.jpg\" alt=\"Igreja Salvador Arraiolos\" class=\"wp-image-6696\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2.jpg 1787w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1787px) 100vw, 1787px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1912\" height=\"1275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4.jpg\" alt=\"Vista Castelo de Arraiolos\" class=\"wp-image-6698\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CasteloArraiolos_4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1912px) 100vw, 1912px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u00c9vora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue on our way to \u00c9vora, a must-see for anyone visiting the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an extremely rich history and being a city full of life, \u00c9vora deserves a few hours of your time. Start by wandering the streets and seeing where they take you. In these historic streets you will find local businesses, grand churches, and even an aqueduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5.jpg\" alt=\"Zimb\u00f3rio\" class=\"wp-image-6778\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SeEvora_5-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top of \u00c9vora Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to also visit the <strong>\u00c9vora Cathedral<\/strong> (or Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption), founded in 1186. The full tour costs \u20ac4.50\/adult (in 2023) to visit the Museum of Sacred Art, the interior of the church, the cloister, and the tower, but you can choose to visit fewer parts and pay a lower price (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-evora.pt\/locais\/catedral-de-evora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">confirm prices for the various types of visits here<\/a>). This is the largest medieval cathedral in the country, so it is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to the Cathedral of \u00c9vora, you will find the so-called Temple of Diana, whose real name is <strong>Roman Temple of \u00c9vora<\/strong>, the best-preserved Roman temple on the Iberian Peninsula. This 1st-century building is obviously closed off to ensure greater protection and preservation, but be sure to sit down for a while and appreciate such an ancient structure. Opposite the Temple, you will find the <strong>Diana Garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another iconic monument that you should not miss is the <strong>Church of St. Francis<\/strong> and inside of it, the <strong>Chappel of Bones<\/strong>Although admission to the church is free, there is a charge of \u20ac6 per adult (in 2023) to visit the chapel and some other parts of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recommend taking the opportunity to visit the <strong>\u00c9vora Public Garden<\/strong> and the <strong>Fake Ruins<\/strong>, which are located there. Enjoy the good weather and take a stroll through the park, ending the day with a drink or ice cream at the park caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to explore the city of \u00c9vora in greater detail, check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/en\/evora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\u00c9vora: A Historic City in Alentejo\">\u00c9vora: A Historic City in Alentejo<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1.jpg\" alt=\"Templo Romano \/ Templo de Diana\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_TemploRomano_TemploDiana_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roman Temple of \u00c9vora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas.jpg\" alt=\"Ru\u00ednas Fingidas \u00c9vora\" class=\"wp-image-6838\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Evora_JardimPublico_RuinasFingidas-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fake Ruins and \u00c9vora Public Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Alqueva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Dam and Europe's Largest Artificial Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Barragem do Alqueva\" class=\"wp-image-7596\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;width:459px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_2-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main thing that attracted us to this region was to see the incredible feat of engineering that is the <strong>Alqueva Dam<\/strong>, the largest artificial lake in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project, which took almost 30 years to complete, had as its main objective the irrigation of the Alentejo region and the production of electricity. At its maximum capacity, it covers an area of 250 km\u00b2 (about 14% of which is in Spain). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, after its construction, the Alqueva dam gained a new purpose: tourism. Nowadays, you can do a little bit of everything on this lake, from swimming at a river beach to fishing, kayaking, or even sleeping on a houseboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop by the dam and take a look at this impressive structure, which stands 96 meters high from its foundation. Walk a little further to a <strong>viewpoint<\/strong> with the famous phrase (in giant letters) \u201cON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_1.jpg\" alt=\"Barragem do Alqueva\" class=\"wp-image-7590\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_1-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_1-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the opportunity, stop by <strong>Alqueva Interpretation Center (CIAL)<\/strong>, open every day and with free admission, where you will find a brief explanation about the construction of this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to the car, choose to follow the opposite shore of the lake from the one that brought you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Moura<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the Alqueva Dam, you will find the municipality of Moura, an Alentejo town steeped in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Park your car and walk around the historic area: explore what remains of the <strong>Moura Castle<\/strong>, which has free admission, go up to the <strong>Clock Tower<\/strong> and observe the <strong>ruins of the Dominican Nuns' Convent<\/strong> and the adjoining church, the Monastery and Church of S\u00e3o Domingos de Moura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4.jpg\" alt=\"Ru\u00ednas do Convento das Freiras Dominicanas\" class=\"wp-image-7572\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruins of the Dominican Nuns' Convent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Step away from the Castle area and see the <strong>Carmo Convent in Moura<\/strong> (which is closed for renovation), the <strong>City Library Facade<\/strong> and the large <strong>Dr. Santiago Garden<\/strong> with its thermal installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking through the streets, you will come to a small area known as the <strong>masonry<\/strong>, the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula. Away from the historic area of Moura, you can visit the <strong>Skinny Watchtower<\/strong>, a watchtower that still stands today. If you want to see Alqueva up close, take the opportunity to visit the village of Estrela, in the municipality of Moura, which is known for its recreational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5.jpg\" alt=\"Torre do Rel\u00f3gio\" class=\"wp-image-7571\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_5-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clock Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moura_3.jpg\" alt=\"Castelo\" class=\"wp-image-7570\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moura Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Luz Village (Village of Light)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_3_Aldeia-da-Luz-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7599\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_3_Aldeia-da-Luz-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_3_Aldeia-da-Luz-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_3_Aldeia-da-Luz-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_3_Aldeia-da-Luz.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Old road to the village of Luz: what was once the entrance to the village, now submerged<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The village that was most talked about during the construction of the dam: Luz Village. In 2002, Luz Village was located in the territory that would become part of the dam's reservoir, which led to the controversial solution of building a new village for the population and submerging the old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We really recomend you to visit the <strong>New Luz Village<\/strong> and, following the main road for about 3 km, walk to the <strong>road leading to the old village<\/strong> \u2013 understand the impact this construction had on the local population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have time, take the opportunity to visit the <strong>Luz Museum<\/strong>, a museum dedicated to the old village, now submerged at the bottom of the dam. The museum costs \u20ac2 (2024), and you can confirm the <a href=\"https:\/\/museudaluz.org.pt\/informacoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">updated schedule and price on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Monsaraz and Reguengos de Monsaraz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monsaraz, along with Marv\u00e3o, is one of our favorite villages in this region of Alentejo. From the moment you enter the walls, history is around every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uneven stone streets, the whitewashed houses, the small shops and crafts, and, of course, the <strong>Castle<\/strong> at the end of the main road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_4.jpg\" alt=\"Igreja Matriz\" class=\"wp-image-7060\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_4.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_4-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_4-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_6.jpg\" alt=\"Castelo de Monsaraz\" class=\"wp-image-7059\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_6.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_6-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_6-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_6-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_3.jpg\" alt=\"Ruas de Monsaraz\" class=\"wp-image-7063\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_3-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_3-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monsaraz_3-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Monsaraz is also one of the villages awarded in the <strong>7 Wonders of Portugal - Villages<\/strong>, in the Monument Villages category.<br>Stroll through the streets, see its historical elements, visit its <strong>Mother Church<\/strong> and, from the top of your castle, observe the beauty of Alqueva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a moment, take the opportunity to check out the <strong>Monument in Honor of 'Cante Alentejano' (Typical singing technique of the region)<\/strong>, on the way up to the village of Monsaraz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After exploring the village, get in the car and drive 15 km to the town hall: <strong>Reguengos de Monsaraz<\/strong>This county seat is a fairly large city, making it a good place to have lunch or dinner, as there is a wider range of options available.<br>In Reguengos de Monsaraz, take a look at its imposing and unusual parish church, the <strong>Mother Church of Saint Anthony<\/strong>. Sit down at a caf\u00e9 or restaurant in the <strong>Liberty Square<\/strong>, facing the Church, and enjoy a well-deserved break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Observing the Sky of Alqueva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who visit this region of Alentejo also visit a protected sky area, where artificial light is reduced and, consequently, the sky has a different magic. That said, if you have the opportunity, be sure to do an activity that allows you to get to know the sky of Alentejo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our case, this activity was nighttime observation at the <strong>Dark Sky Alqueva<\/strong>, but there are other types of activities, such as solar observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DarkSkyAlqueva_1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Edif\u00edcio Dark Sky Alqueva 1\" class=\"wp-image-4450\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DarkSkyAlqueva_1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DarkSkyAlqueva_1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DarkSkyAlqueva_1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DarkSkyAlqueva_1-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DarkSkyAlqueva_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AlquevaDarkSky_Menu_MaisParaVer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4464\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AlquevaDarkSky_Menu_MaisParaVer.png 720w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AlquevaDarkSky_Menu_MaisParaVer-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AlquevaDarkSky_Menu_MaisParaVer-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to book early, as places are limited and sell out quickly. The price is \u20ac30 (summer 2024), and it is cheaper in the low season. We always recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/darkskyalqueva.com\/directorio\/observatorio-observacao-nocturna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">check the price and make a reservation request on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session lasts about 1 hour and is conducted through direct observation. If conditions are not favorable, visualization is done through simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another company that does the same type of activity: the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olagoalqueva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alqueva Lake Astronomical Observatory<\/a><\/strong>, but we didn't have the opportunity to try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u00c9vora Monte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c9vora Monte, or Evoramonte, is a fairly large parish, notable for its oldest area, which is enclosed by a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this wall, a <strong>Castle<\/strong> stands out, unlike those found in the rest of Alentejo, it has a quadrangular shape, complemented by four corners with large turrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_1.jpg\" alt=\"Castelo de Evoramonte \/ \u00c9vora Monte\" class=\"wp-image-7525\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_1.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a stroll through \u00c9vora Monte, discover its rich religious heritage, visit the <strong>local crafts<\/strong> and look for the houses drawn on the floor next to the Common Barn. Be sure to visit the<strong> \u00c9vora Monte Castle<\/strong>, also known as the Ducal Palace, for the reasonable price of \u20ac2 (2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk along the wall and try to find the four <strong>wall gates<\/strong> and the exit next to the cistern. For those who enjoy exploring religious heritage, \u00c9vora Monte has several buildings of this type, notably the<strong>&nbsp;Church of Our Lady of the Conception<\/strong> (Mother Church), the <strong>Mercy Church <\/strong>and the Hermitages of <strong>St. Margaret<\/strong> and the <strong>St. Sebastien<\/strong>, both located outside the city walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_2.jpg\" alt=\"Porta da Vila\" class=\"wp-image-7528\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_2.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_2-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_9.jpg\" alt=\"\u00c9vora Monte\" class=\"wp-image-7546\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_9.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Evoramonte_9-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Elvas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Elvas, the largest fortified town in Europe, was one of the destinations that suffered from the intense heat that day. That said, we ended up just wandering through its streets until <strong>Elvas Castle <\/strong>to enjoy the view of Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we felt that the castle was in urgent need of cleaning and restoration. However, since visiting Elvas, we\u2019ve seen recent photos and it seems to us that the site is now a more pleasant place to visit, so we may have just been unlucky during our visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elvas also has an incredible and imposing <strong>aqueduct<\/strong>, which is about 8 km long, including an underground section.<br>It was extremely hot and the day was exhausting, so we decided to leave without seeing Elvas\u2019s main attraction, which means we\u2019ll have to come back to explore it: the <strong>Santa Luzia Fort<\/strong> and the <strong>Gra\u00e7a Fort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we haven\u2019t had a chance to explore them, we can\u2019t offer our opinion, but please visit the Elvas City Council website to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-elvas.pt\/descobrir\/patrimonio\/militar\/forte-de-santa-luzia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Santa Luzia Fort<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-elvas.pt\/descobrir\/forte-da-graca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gra\u00e7a Fort<\/a>, as well as prices and schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_4_Elvas.jpg\" alt=\"Elvas\" class=\"wp-image-7607\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_4_Elvas.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_4_Elvas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_4_Elvas-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_4_Elvas-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_4_Elvas-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elvas Aqueduct<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Marv\u00e3o<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s a bit further away than the other destinations in the region, Marv\u00e3o is a place we highly recommend visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive, leave your car outside the wall and follow the <strong>Rod\u00e3o Gates<\/strong>, the village\u2019s entrance gates, and explore the streets of the beautiful village of Marv\u00e3o, with its white houses so typical of the Alentejo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you walk toward the castle, take a moment to enjoy the <strong>Santa Maria Church<\/strong> (now the Municipal Museum) and, further ahead, the <strong>Castle Garden<\/strong>. Right in front of you, the magnificent <strong>Marv\u00e3o Castle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_5.jpg\" alt=\"Marv\u00e3o\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_5.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_5-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_5-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_2.jpg\" alt=\"Vila Marv\u00e3o\" class=\"wp-image-7459\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_2.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marvao_2-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Perched 800 meters above sea level, this castle quickly became our favorite in the Alentejo. For just around \u20ac2 (2024), you can explore one of the country\u2019s largest castles, featuring two rows of imposing walls, the <strong>cistern<\/strong> (where you can actually go down the stairs and see one of the largest in the country), the great <strong>Parade Ground<\/strong> and the<strong> keep<\/strong> with two levels. Be sure to try to identify the <strong>door of betrayal<\/strong> and to walk around the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the chance, save this visit for late afternoon so you can enjoy the magical scenery of Marv\u00e3o at sunset. Trust me, it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Near Marv\u00e3o, you\u2019ll find what is known as the most beautiful road in the Alentejo: the Alameda dos Freixos, on the N246-1.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Marv\u00e3o, you\u2019ll find what is known as the most beautiful road in the Alentejo: the Alameda dos Freixos, on the N246-1.<br>This stretch of road, which is about a kilometer long, gets its name from the trees lining both sides of the road. In total, there are more than <strong>200 century-old ash trees<\/strong> that create the illusion of walking through a tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alameda dos Freixos has been designated a site of public interest since 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7609\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_5.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other Destinations and River Beaches in the Alqueva Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, our vacation was coming to an end and it was time to head back north, so we weren\u2019t able to explore any more villages, towns, or cities in this wonderful part of the country. However, we\u2019ve included a list below for anyone who has a few extra days and wants to enjoy the region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amieira, a riverside area for those who want to sunbathe and swim in the reservoir. Here, you can also enjoy activities such as boat rentals;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campinho, part of Reguengos de Monsaraz, is an area located right on the shores of the Alqueva Reservoir. Due to its location, it is best known for its water sports and recreational activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Castelo de Vide, a medieval town with an imposing city wall where you can visit an old synagogue;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estremoz, a town steeped in history, where several Portuguese kings are said to have lived;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mour\u00e3o, on the left bank of the Guadiana River. As in other parts of the Alentejo, you\u2019ll find an imposing castle and city walls here, as well as several churches and green spaces;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vila Vi\u00e7osa, home to 'Terreiro do Pa\u00e7o' and its Ducal Palace, a 16th-century building with a 110-meter-long fa\u00e7ade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these destinations, and if (like us) you\u2019re visiting the Alentejo during the hottest part of the year, be sure to set aside some time to explore one of the dozens of <strong>river beaches<\/strong> that have emerged along the banks of the Alqueva Dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of river beaches in this region; even though the water is chilly, it feels wonderful in the Alentejo heat. We recommend planning a route and then exploring the beaches in the area\u2014you\u2019ll find there are plenty to choose from!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_6.jpg\" alt=\"Praia Alqueva\" class=\"wp-image-7610\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_6-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portagem River Beach, Marv\u00e3o<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7611\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_7-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alqueva_7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alqueva River Beach, Portel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Travel, Food, and Lodging in the Alqueva Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this part of the country, it\u2019s practically a must to choose a <strong>private mode of transportation<\/strong> (car or motorcycle). Without this mode of transportation, you can reach some major cities, but you won\u2019t be able to explore the areas around Alqueva or visit all the destinations we mentioned earlier. As for parking, the only places where parking availability was sometimes lower than demand were at the river beaches (which is natural, given the heat we experienced) and in the historic district of \u00c9vora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, \u00c9vora seems to have limited parking, but in reality you just need to go a little further out\u2014in our case (since we were staying overnight in the city), we were always able to find parking on Avenida dos Bombeiros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for <strong>food<\/strong> you have nothing to worry about. This region is one of the best places in the country to eat! Everywhere we stopped, we were warmly welcomed, with plenty of dish options and great food. Since it\u2019s a unique area, you\u2019ll even find foods here that you might not easily find elsewhere in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s a region in the country\u2019s interior, don\u2019t be afraid to order the fish dishes! This is where we had the best monkfish rice of our lives (in 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding to <strong>accommodation<\/strong>, and since there were five of us, we decided to stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2FHuiChcaB4wQ29V9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Casa Vit\u00f3ria Guest House<\/a>, which we recommend for those visiting the region in a larger group. This accommodation also offered options for smaller families, but you\u2019ll likely find more affordable lodging if there are only two or three of you. If you truly want to experience the tranquility of the Alentejo, we recommend choosing a place to stay further away from these larger cities, where you can truly savor the region\u2019s peace and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Expectations for the area surrounding Alqueva were high, and it did not disappoint! Although it was a massive financial investment, with lasting consequences for some residents of the region (notably, of course, the village of Aldeia da Luz), the construction of the dam and reservoir has greatly transformed the region, making it truly magical. If you get the chance, be sure to explore it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1e8psC8ROAM7NeYPhHgUNSpvWS6HE5Ek&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" 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