Portel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The castle was built in the Gothic style and has a heptagonal shape, the walls are reinforced with round towers at the corners.
The statue of Nuno Alvarez Pereira is located in Portel in a small square in front of the castle entrance. Nuno is the legendary Portuguese hero who commanded the Portuguese army at the Battle of Aljubarrot, which ended in the defeat of the Castilians. This defeat made Juan I abandon claims to the Portuguese throne. In 1404, he donated his entire fortune to the Carmelite Monastery. After the death of his wife, he adjoins the Carmelite order and on August 15, 1423 he leaves for the monastery. There he lived until his death. The veneration of Nonia Alvarez-Pereira as a saint began immediately after his death. Among the people he was nicknamed the Holy Connable.
Monte da Luz

Monte da Luz

Alqueva Distrito de Évora
Stay at this cottage in Portel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Chapel of St. Anthony and Alqueva Dam are located nearby.
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Monte da Luz
Herdade Vale de Cabras

Herdade Vale de Cabras

3 out of 5
Herdade Vale de Cabras, Apartado 42 Portel
Stay at this farm stay in Portel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
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Herdade Vale de Cabras
Hilton Garden Inn Evora

Hilton Garden Inn Evora

4 out of 5
Travessa Joao Rosa Évora
The price is AU$92 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$92
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Évora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (820 reviews)
Breakfast was wonderful with a large hot and cold selection! A great place for a great stay!

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Hilton Garden Inn Evora
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Alentejo house with pool

Alentejo house with pool

Portel Évora
Stay at this holiday home in Portel. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
The property was lovely, spacious inside and out. The town of Portel was small and we found the locals to be inviting although it was obvious it is not a tourist town. We loved the entire experience of our stay!

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Alentejo house with pool
Monte da Luz

Monte da Luz

Alqueva Distrito de Évora
Stay at this cottage in Portel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Chapel of St. Anthony and Alqueva Dam are located nearby.
Monte da Luz
A house where rest has another meaning

A house where rest has another meaning

Distrito de Évora Vera cruz
Stay at this holiday home in Portel. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning.
A house where rest has another meaning
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Popular places to visit

Alqueva Church

Alqueva Church is just one of the places to see in Alqueva, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

Alqueva Church

Chapel of St. Anthony

You can find out about the history of Alqueva with a stop at Chapel of St. Anthony. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

Chapel of St. Anthony