Portel

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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 WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Chapel of St. Anthony and Alqueva Dam are located nearby.
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 WiFi, and free parking.
Herdade Vale de Cabras
Hilton Garden Inn Evora

Hilton Garden Inn Evora

4 out of 5
Travessa Joao Rosa Évora
The price is CA $89 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
CA $89
CA $99 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Évora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (823 reviews)
The staff was friendly and the breakfast was well worth the price.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Evora
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Alentejo house with pool

Alentejo house with pool

Portel Évora
Stay at this vacation 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!

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Alentejo house with pool
Monte da Luz

Monte da Luz

Alqueva Distrito de Évora
Stay at this cottage in Portel. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 vacation home in Portel. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning.
A house where rest has another meaning
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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