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Pro
atmosphere, well-preserved old quarter and catle
Con
didnt spend long enougth there
In a nutshell
Stepping back in time in the Southeastern Portugal
DAO Says: "Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications." That is the way UNESCO lists the amazing and completely impressive fortress walls of Elvas. I stumbled up the walls in my guidebook when i was preparing for a driving holiday of Portugal. The book fell open to a small...
Nossa Senhora da Conceição Door and Chapel
J_Antunes Says: Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a beautiful and picturesque chapel on top of the city walls of Elvas and over the door of the same name. It is believed it was built in the XVII century and is a charming rounded church.
J_Antunes Says: The old castle has a long history. It is believed it was built over an old hill fort (castro) that was later romanized.It was after the recovery of the town from Moorish occupation that the current castle was built.
J_Antunes Says: Elvas is the newest World Heritage site in Portugal. It has one this status due to the extensive and impressive set of fortifications that protected this city from foreign invasions. One of the most interesting places in Elvas has to be the old Santa Clara square. In here is...
gubbi1 Says: The castle of Elvas is one of the National Monuments of Portugal and in fact the first building ever declared into this state in Portugal (1906). This oldest military structure of the town was built on roman remains, but after the Christian recapture of Elvas from the Moors...
gubbi1 Says: Outside of town you will find two protecting fortresses that were part of the massive city fortifications that make Elvas to one of most fortificated towns in Europe. One of the two fortresses is the Forte da Graça which sits on a hilltop overlooking the historic Elvas. Its...
gubbi1 Says: Elvas is a very fortified town and therefore also the city gates are slightly different to those of other towns. I was really impressed of their size, the length and narrowness. Even more surprising was that through it the traffic was going. In front of the gate (outside fro...
gubbi1 Says: Keep your eyes open when walking through town. There are signs around that tell you information about touristic sites and with it about the history of Elvas. Have a look at the photo to know how the signs look like.
gubbi1 Says: On the side of the Aqueduct you will find a huge coat of arms of the commune of Elvas. I found it very beautiful as it is made of azulejos (tiles). Check out the photo to compare the size of it with the pigeons sitting there.
gubbi1 Says: The Arco Santa Clara was built in the 14th century and integrates structures of the first islamic periode. It is a beautiful building and kind of unusual.
gubbi1 Says: In the center of the historic Elvas you will find the Praça da República. This is a beautiful town square where you can have a rest of your touristic activities or start off for new explorations in town. Just at the square you will find the Antiga Sé (Old Cathedral). I like...
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Estalagem Quinta de Santo Antonio
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Restaurante A Bolota: One of the Best Restaurant near Elvas
bolotacastanha Says: One of the Best Restaurant in Portugal, is located in a Village named Terrugem. Is about 17 km of Elvas, and is fast and easier to get there.
Pastelaria Primor (for example): Cafes at the Plazas
SumTingWong Says: While in Elvas you can enjoy a nice lunch at a cafe. There are many outdoor cafes located in the plazas of Elvas, as well as many great restaurants around the plazas. At the Plaza Das Banderas there are some good cafes and restaurants. The pork is very good here.
el_ruso Says: By car, Elvas is about 3 hours from Lisbon. You will need to cress Tejo, head to Setubal and then follow signs to Evora & Spain (Espanha). Tolls add up to almost E15, which is a lot, but in my opinion are worth the independence from public transport. Roads are incredible,...
mreichel Says: Elvas is quite easy to reach, eithor going from the west or east. From Madrid, Spain take the bus to Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, and from Badajoz just take a taxi through the border to Elvas. From Lisbon just take the bus to Elvas (or Evora and then to Elvas). The Spanish...
J_Antunes Says: There are many traditional stores around Elvas. I found this one particularly interesting. I am not sure exactly what it is but is filled with local products organized, or should I say desorganized, in a very particular way. Wines, for instance
quartinb Says: The abundant folklore of this small town might whet your appetite for souvenirs. Take a stroll along the town's best shopping streets.. Rustic artifacts appear on all sides, allowing you to choose your favorites. If you want to target your destinations in advance, consider...
A quaint thing we observed walking around the streets of Elvas was the size of the doors -- a lot of those in old reconstructed houses were small! We have never heard of an explanation for this, but it seemed odd that anybody who goes in would have to bend down, and considerably so, to enter.
Also, note that no matter how small these doors are, the upper half of it can be opened inward, so that it serves like a balcony or window where the owner can look out, or where the neighbors can look in for a bit of gossip.
This is exactly what we found as we were walking down a street, a neighbor having a friendly chat through this "window-door". Note the door's size by comparing it with the neighboring building's entrance which is of normal size.
Written May 3, 2010
quartinb Says: the Pousada de Santa eulalia, a hacienda-style building just outside the city walls. the bone-white stucco villa faces the fortifications. the ground floor holds a living room, an L-shaped dining salon, and a bar, all opening through thick arches onto a Moorish courtyard...
quartinb Says: on the outskirts of Elvas all around the country there are several especies of tapirs, pre-historic buriel ground, for important and high positioned rulers of that time.
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