We drove from Seville across the border into Portugal, stopping at Évora. Prep here.
We stayed three nights in a boutique hotel called 'Albergaria do Calvario', which was exquisite. Lonely Planet review here. We were welcomed by an Australian/Portuguese woman called Michelle, who immediately made us feel very welcome. This was the first of many positive experiences we had in Portugal.
Évora is a striking town, with layers of history, including a Roman Temple, Moorish elements and later. The Portuguese Inquisition was established in 1536 and lasted officially until 1821. More than 160 Auto-da-fés occured in Evora.
Évora cathedral
Cloisters
Main plaza
Tiny classy restaurants
Peacock displaying in palace garden
Cromeleques dos Almendres is the oldest stone circle in Europe. It predates Stonehenge by 2,000 years.
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