Located at the highest point of the city, Elvas Castle is an Islamic fortification, rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries. Its current appearance is from the 16th century. Over the centuries is ceased to have a military defensive importance, but hosted important events in the country's history, such as peace treaties, royal weddings and so on. It was restored and proclaimed in 1906 first Portuguese National Monument. Its possible to take a walk on the top of the walls, but when i arrived it was closed in the middle of the day, as most of the places in the city - be aware of that - 13-15:00 is a siesta time.

These photos represent the old central town of Elvas, including the church and the castle. It’s worth a stop if you’re driving by; it is beyond Evora and right at the border with Spain. I believe it was an important Castle because of its centrality in defending the country. If I’m not mistaken, it may be a star fort. It was a warm day and we enjoyed doing a little climbing.

The view here is quite breathtaking. This castle is one of UNESCO’s world heritage and it is situated in a high place where you can view the whole landscape, walk through the streets back to the square, see the Miradouro, get a glimpse of beautiful plants (I actually loved the way the locals use recycled plastics as flower vases) and I saw the biggest sunflower ever. I visited on a Monday and the castle was closed. Hopefully when you visit (don’t make it a Monday morning) you might be able to go up the castle and catch a glimpse of Spain from the viewpoints.

A small but charming castle with lovely views over Elvas and the surrounding landscape. It’s well preserved and makes for a pleasant short visit. A cute historic spot to explore and take photos.

The castle itself entrance was closed but that was okay I've seen many castles in Portugal ;). You're able to walk around the perimeter of the Castle with outstanding views.

Nice, especially for the views.

Nice enough castle with good views across the countryside. Better views of the city and further afield from the Nossa Senhora fort. Only a couple of euros adult entry fee and free for over 65.

And suddenly there was this huge beautiful aquaduct just outside the city of Elvas. It has a length of almost 8 km and has 843 arches. Construction started in 1529 but it was completed in 1622 after several construction stoppages.

Beautiful acueduct, although not as nice as other famous ones like that in Segovia, Spain. Still worth visiting and also the views from above (highly recommended from the fort). Some roads even cross right behind the arches.

An impressive and monumental aqueduct, a true architectural masterpiece. The massive arches are stunning and visible from many points around Elvas. It’s free to visit and perfect for a walk or for taking photos. A must-see landmark when exploring Elvas.

Very impressive and massive structure of aqueduct was build in the end of 16th century has its highest point of 30m! and on the ground level stretches 5,5 km. Its a symbol of the Elvas city. Best to visit is this aqueduct is via eastern gate. where the aqueduct in on the ground level there are obstacles, so if you thought like me to climb on the upper level of this magnificent structure, no, its not possible, also probably illegal, not saying dangerous.

Free to visit and walk around. We had no problem parking nearby. There's a great free lot that had lots of space, located at 38.877570593473436, -7.169049580896307.

A beautifully imposing structure in the heart of town. They are currently doing maintenance on it and re-plastering it in sections, but there isn’t any scaffolding or anything obstructing the view. There is a lot of parking right next to the aqueduct. It’s really easy to pull over and get some great pics without having to walk much. We arrived at around 3pm and there were only a few other cars in the massive parking lot. About a four minute drive from the fort as well, really easy to see both quickly.

Amazing architectural stop along the way to the town of Elvas. There is a car park right across the street and a park on either side of Aqueducts. During our visit it was being restored and conserved.

It was a cold sunny day but the view was amazing and the information boards were in English as well as Spanish which was great.

I really enjoyed this walk back through time. The restoration work carried out so far on the castle is excellent. My guide was a young man about to start college studying tourism, english and french. His english is very good. He had a great amount of knowledge about the castle and its history. Without a doubt, one of the better guided tours I have been on.

A journey through the history of one of the most important fortifications in Portugal in its defense against the Kingdom of Castile. Excellent museum and castle, recently renovated and equipped with technology that will make us contemplate the important events that took place here with the greatest comfort and beauty. It is worth making one of the visits, which take place at 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm, as you will be very well received and guided!

You can only visit the castle with a guide. If your time and the guide’s time do not match, go back where you came from. Oh, the best part is that you will be informed about this by three young ladies sitting there, paid by the government, apprently, just to look pretty. Unless you are planning to spend half a day in a city which is, essentially, a giant car park without a single square not covered with someone’s vehicle, it is a complete disappointment. Not recommended for bike tourists: it is a car heaven. Tip: the town looks magnificent from afar, on the horizon - maybe it is best to keep the ilusion and not go in.

Must go there. Impressive restoration of a 17th century fortress. The interpretation museum, next to it, is also very interesting. The young lady in charge of the visit spoke english and was really taking of the translation in english. This is not the case everywhere.

Definitely worthwhile the visit if you are either passing by in the Alentejo region or if you are enthusiastic about historical monuments.

Being repaired so we couldn't go in. We walked around the walls of the castle. The town is pretty

Super cool and complete experience! We did it with the coffee degustatiom and it was truly incredible! Not just for the coffee which was of course good, but it was not an express degustatiom as we were expecting, but for the Barista, Pedro, who really took the time to respond to all our doubts and curiosities regarding coffee and the Nabeiro Group. He was super nice and a true expert in the field. Additionally, the museum itself is truly full of information and it’s a true interactive experience! I believe one should take the whole day to visit the museum, have the coffee tasting experience and visit Campo Maior ✨

Beautiful museum about the history, production and everything coffee. Very nice for adults and children alike with lots of interactive demonstrations and games. Do not miss the coffee tasting! All the staff is extremely nice and friendly and very eager to explain anything you'd like to know. Absolutely loved it and will be back with family and friends.

Spending the weekend in portalegre and am very satisfied with the decision to make a 45-minute trip over here, was 100 per cent worth it. Spend the extra five euros to do the coffee tasting. We got to spend one on one time with the extremely talented (and three time national champion) batista. He gave us a variety of different espresso drinks, from a simple espresso to a dessert drink with red velvet and sweetened condensed milk. In total, the two of us had 12 different espresso drinks. We had a great time learning more about the flavours and processes to a good coffee during this tasting. On to the museum- it takes you through all the stages of coffee production and its history. There were many interactive exhibits, and we felt more educated about coffee (the second most consumed beverage after water) . I would definitely recommend making a trip over here for a new and fun experience. Our only problem with this place was the lacklustre gift shop. We would have loved to purchase some cute mugs or coffee related utensils, but there really wasn't any.

Great place to visit. Informative and interactive displays in 4 languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and French. We spent 2 hours there on the €10 tour, which included coffee at the end. Helpful and friendly staff.

The museum tour is self guided. It's not worth the visit, but when you combine the visit with the demonstration its well worth your time and money if you enjoy coffee. I plan on going again. Be surr to purchase your demonstration tickets ahead if time.

One of the best museums I have been too, really interactive and interesting, it necer gets boring and you really learn too! Great for children as well, definitely recommend!!

From the first moment of my visit to the coffee science center, we can feel an intense passion for coffee and its Portuguese roasting art, which has been passed down through generations by the Nabeiro family! In this place we are taken by the hand to travel an adventure of coffee and its industry that makes Portugal and all Portuguese people so proud and which already lives in its tradition and identity. So I recommend a mandatory visit to this unique place with greetings from Campo Maior to the World, with love!

Castle of Ouguela Type: Castle / Ruins Time spent: 15-20 min Parking: available Bike parking: not available WC: not available Price: free [!]Steep stairs By the Treaty of Alcañices on 12 September 1297, the domains of Ouguela and its castle were transferred to the Crown of Portugal. The following year, King Dinis (1279-1325) in Lisbon on 5 January 1298, granted the town a charter with many privileges, with a focus on its defense. During the period of the Restoration of Portuguese independence, John IV (1640-1656) determined that there was a need to modernize the city's defense and build a fortification.

Not the most magnificent castle but it has a charm of its own. Stunning views across to Spain.

(Translated by Google) Medieval and modern military architecture. Strategic detention castle, in relief, oriented, with a semi-circular tower and a low-lying bastioned fortress superimposed on it. A typical example of the border strongholds of the plain regions, with a bastion system determined by pyroballistic artillery. The bulk of the medieval walls were greatly transformed by the 18th century works that gave them their current profile. Structures of the 18th century housing complex. It was part of the 1st defensive line of the Alentejo, with the fortifications of Elvas, Campo Maior, Olivença and Juromenha. It displays the different periods of construction and the consequent evolution of military techniques. The 18th century intra-wall housing complex, showing a curious scenic conception of architecture. Gate-tower with manhole and construction system for grating. (Original) Arquitectura militar, medieval e moderna. Castelo estratégico de detenção, em relevo, orientado, com cubelo de secção ultra-semicircular e sobreposição de fortaleza abaluartada, rasante. Exemplo característico das praças fortes fronteiriças das regiões de planície, com sistema abaluartado determinado pela artilharia pirobalística. O grosso das muralhas medievais foi muito transformado pelas obras setecentistas que lhe conferiram o perfil actual. Estruturas do núcleo habitacional setecentista. Fazia parte da 1.º linha defensiva do Alentejo, com as Fortificações de Elvas, Campo Maior, Olivença e Juromenha. Exibe as diversas épocas de construção e consequente evolução das técnicas militares. O aglomerado habitacional intramuros, setecentista, evidenciando uma curiosa concepção cénica da arquitectura. Torre-porta com bueira e sistema construtivo para grade.

(Translated by Google) Without a guide, you can see that it is under restoration, but the visit can be done on foot, around the outside and along the walls, I liked it. (Original) Sem guia, vê-se que está em restauro, mas visita pode se fazer a pé, pelo exterior e às muralhas, gostei

(Translated by Google) Far away... but worth it. "The castle of Ouguela was built on top of a hill, about 1km from the junction of the Ribeira de Abrilongo with the Xévora River and 3km from the border, with the castle of Albuquerque in sight. Its origins are still debated, although it is assumed that, like many others, the original fortress consisted of a proto-historic settlement hillfort, with subsequent Roman and, later, Islamic occupation. The town of Ouguela was definitively integrated into the Portuguese crown with the Treaty of Alcanices, in 1297, and, the following year, King D. Dinis granted it a charter. The fortification, with its seven quadrangular towers, including the keep, attached to the fence on the western side, dates from the turn of the 14th century, despite signs of later renovations. During the Restoration Wars, the town of Ouguela, like so many other border towns at the time, was endowed with a bastioned defensive system under the command of Nicolau de Langres, which inevitably altered the medieval castle. The new fortress included numerous bastions and ravelins, a moat, patrol paths, barracks and a large quadrangular cistern (12 metres on each side) located in the town's parade ground." Source: fortalezasdefronteira.turismodeportugal.pt (Original) Longe... mas vale a pena. "O castelo de Ouguela foi implantado no cimo dum outeiro, a cerca de 1km da junção da Ribeira de Abrilongo ao Rio Xévora e a 3km da fronteira, com o castelo de Albuquerque à vista. As suas origens são ainda discutidas, admitindo-se que, à semelhança de tantas outras, a fortaleza inicial tivesse consistido num castro de povoamento proto-histórico, com posterior ocupação romana e, mais tarde, islâmica. A vila de Ouguela foi definitivamente integrada na coroa portuguesa com o Tratado de Alcanices, em 1297, e, logo no ano seguinte, o rei D. Dinis concedeu-lhe foral. A fortificação, com as suas sete torres quadrangulares, entre as quais a de menagem, adossada à cerca pelo lado ocidental, data da viragem para o século XIV, não obstante os indícios de reformas posteriores. Durante as guerras da Restauração, a vila de Ouguela, como tantas outras vilas de fronteira à época, foi dotada de um sistema defensivo abaluartado, sob o comando de Nicolau de Langres que, inevitavelmente, alterou o castelo medieval. A nova fortaleza incluiu numerosos baluartes e revelins, um fosso, caminhos de ronda, dependências de aquartelamento e uma ampla cisterna quadrangular (com 12 metros de lado) localizada na praça de armas da vila." Fonte: fortalezasdefronteira.turismodeportugal.pt

(Translated by Google) Castle belonging to the old fortification that guarded the border between Portugal and Spain. Today it is a haven of peace and calm, a haven of nature… (Original) Castelo pertencente a antiga fortificação que fazia a guarda da fronteira entre Portugal e Espanha. Hoje é um paraíso de paz e de calma, um banho da natureza…

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and peaceful place to visit without rushing. Although a great effort has been made to restore it, some interior areas, such as the Governor's House, are already beginning to deteriorate, as are some parts of the upper wall path. The exterior of the walls is also worth exploring. I hope they continue their restoration. (Original) Bonito y tranquilo lugar para visitar sin prisas. Aunque se ha hecho un gran esfuerzo en su recuperación, ya hay zonas interiores, como " la casa del gobernador", que ya estan comenzando a deteriorarse, igualmente alguna zona de su camino superior de muralla. Tambien hay que recorrer sus murallas por el exterior. Espero que continúen con su revuperacion.

Very delicious food, but a bit in the salty side (unusual for Portugal). We had grilled lamb (borrego grelhado, not "assado no forno") and secretos ibéricos (fatty grilled black pork stripes), Migas de batata con febrinhas (pork meat pieces with mashed potatoes seasoned with coriander), Bacalhau na telha (codfish with a tomato sauce and chips), see my pictures. Friendly staff. Good portion at reasonable prices. Nice ambience with stone walls & brick stone ceiling - it's a former wine cellar! Clean. The toilets are in a good shape and look quite neat.

Great restaurant with great typical dishes. Good value for money. Friendly staff. Good food.

Perfect food. Classic Alentejo dishes. Well spiced and perfectly served.

Service very slow

(Translated by Google) Very well prepared food and many dishes available on the menu. Very attentive staff. Very beautiful restaurant, very well decorated. The desserts are also very good and well served. Very good quality/price ratio. (Original) Comida muito bem confeccionada e muitos pratos disponíveis na ementa. Empregados muito atenciosos. Restaurante muito bonito, muito bem decorado. As sobremesas também são muito boas e bem servidas. Relação qualidade/preço muito boa.

(Translated by Google) A few years ago, I visited the restaurant and I really liked it at the time. This time, I liked it too, but unfortunately less so, because of the migas, which are absolutely normal and nothing special, although they have new dishes that are not listed on the website. It is important to pay attention to what you pay and the prices on the menu and wine list, because there are significant differences and unfortunately, no one says that the prices have changed! In conclusion, after speaking to the lady who served us, everything was sorted out. But overall the food is good! (Original) Alguns anos atrás, visitei a casa e nessa altura gostei bastante, desta vez, também gostei mas, infelizmente menos, pelo migas que são absolutamente normais e nada de especial, embora tenham pratos novos que não estão na página discriminados. É importante terem atenção aquilo que pagam e aos valores que estão na ementa e carta de vinhos, porque existem diferenças que são significativas e que infelizmente, ninguém diz que os preços foram alterados! Conclusão, depois de falarmos com a senhora que nos atendeu, foi tudo resolvido. Mas de maneira geral a comida é boa!

(Translated by Google) Excellent food, everything homemade and natural, excellent service, everything fast, the best value for money, if I stop by here again I will repeat. (Original) La comida excelente, todo casero y natural, el trato excelente, todo rápido, relación calidad precio de lo mejor, si paso por aquí nuevamente volveré a repetir.

Came here with my girlfriend to celebrate our engagement with her family and it was a wonderful experience. The ambiance of the patio was very nice and the food was on point. The servers were very nice and accommodating. The sangria was delicious. We all really enjoyed our experience. Highly recommend!

Air co in veranda poor, felt quite warm and uncomfortable. We were three, one of us been served his meal and after 15 min came food for the two of us! Very poor management in kitchen!!! Lovely young waitress apologised. Meat low quality, at least salade was delicious! Won’t go there again! Expensive for what it is!

Bad service. Forgot the order, and the meat had no taste. Dont go here.

Best meal, wonderful hostess and the owners are lovely people. Made me feel super welcome and the olive oil ice cream is a delight

Good food and very friendly

Neat looking place, food is very interesting!

Really nice and good quality!!