The Festival of São João takes place every year between June 27th and July 1st, completely taking over the southern Jardim Publico in Évora, Alentejo, Portugal. Markets and funfairs roll into town to help revellers part with their hard … Continue reading
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Festival of São João, Évora, Alentejo, Portugal
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The Festival of São João takes place every year between June 27th and July 1st, completely taking over the southern Jardim Publico in Évora, Alentejo, Portugal. Markets and funfairs roll into town to help revellers part with their hard … Continue reading
Templo Romano de Diana – The Roman Temple in Évora, Alentejo, Portugal
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One of the highlights of Évora in the Alentejo region of Portugal is the Templo Romano de Diana, a Roman temple dedicated to Venus, the goddess of love (so legend has it). The temple is situated on the edge … Continue reading
Évora – The District Capital of Alentejo, Portugal
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Évora lies 80km west of the border with Spain and around 140km east of Lisbon. It is a wonderful old city which dates back 2,000 years and is literally filled with historic sites and landmarks. As such it is … Continue reading
The Castle at Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal
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Monsaraz in the Alentejo region of Portugal is blessed with an abundance of attractions ranging from views of the surrounding countryside, the River Guadiana, Alqueva Lakes, the Parochial church of Nossa Senhora de Lagoa and the incredibly well preserved … Continue reading