The castle is open to all, free of charge. There are only two interpretive signs to explain a lot about this place. Good place atop the hill to take panaromic views of the town below. Plenty of parking. Plan on spending maybe 30 to 45 minutes looking around.

Incredibly beautiful location on an elevated space with good landscapes. Nearby a nice little town, farms and mountains on the horizon. The castle itself looks very ancient, like a Roman fort, but I'm not sure )

Castelo de Arraiolos Type: castle, historical ruins Located within: a church Price: free Time spent: 30-45 min Public transport from Évora: bus + 15 min walk WC: not available Bike parking: not available Parking: random place next to it The first settlement was formed here 300 BC. The permission to build a castle was given in 1217 by the king Afonso II. The castle was finished in the 14th century. It was rebuilt in the 17th century, but soon the barbican had fallen and the castle was abandoned. The 1755 earthquake increased the damage.

It is worth it to drive up here for a quick visit because it is unspoiled. I encountered a wild fig tree by the stairs to the crenellations, and a huge white cat surprised me when I glanced into a dark window. The building was not open when I was there.

Much of the castle is in ruins which can be expected from such an old structure. The castle walls are very well preserved. Worth the visit just for the magnificent 360 degree views on the town and surrounding landscapes. Can be accessed by car on a tight road, but climbing up through the old town is also scenic.

Medieval Castle in the city of Arraiolos. According to Lonely Planet, it’s original structure comes from the 14th century. This castle is also one of Portugal's few fortifications built in a circular pattern! I really enjoyed it. Great view of the city. It’s free to see.

Amazing round walled ruin of Castle and church, not much maintenance, church closed, walls falling apart, full of rubbish, used as parking for cars. A pity to see such a great historic site in such a state

Great museum dedicated to the famous carpets of Arraiolos. Nice to follow the history of how these carpets became such a sought after item to have. Not a very big space so allow 30 minutes to get through all of the rooms and exhibits. Spend some time with one of the ladies demonstrating how these beautiful artworks are created.

The area surrounding the interpretative centre is one of local history of tapetes. Sight seeing the area gives information on how tapetes are made and how the industry began in Arraiolos. It is a place where you will definitely enjoy being around the locals and enjoying handwoven craftwork. No pictures of any store was taken to protect the designs of carpets, as you would have to go in to enjoy these because each store owner would give you the history and reasoning behind a new carpet or a carpet that is to be repaired and restored to its original state. Also some tapetes are displayed on the street as you would find on banners or posters. It is such a beautiful experience. The Interpretative centre was not opened the day I visited, but around its locations on the walls and on the floor there are so many enchanting details.

On a very hot day we weren't even able to wait with our dog in the lobby area while we took in turns to see the exhibition. No where near the exhibition. Our dog is an 8month old fluffy thing. Harmless. Attitudes to dogs need to change. Kids are more trouble and they would be allowed in the lobby and the exhibition.

It explains the process of creating and making the carpets very well, however, on the 2nd floor the donated pieces lack an explanation of what they're if you're familiar with the artistic movements or the era they were made in. I've posted an example of this with my review. Other than that, I've really enjoyed the museum.

Interesting Museum where you can learn about the art of Arraiolos Tapestry

A must see when visiting the area. Such history! Fascinating.

They don’t take cards. To make matters worse employee in reception failed to let us know there was a cash point right across the street. Terrible customer service, clearly not interested in having visitors.

Big Beautiful property. We walked around for awhile. No one was here... totally empty. We called and looked at the winery and gift shop. nothing was open Saturday at 2pm.

Monte da Ravasqueira is a beautiful winery in the heart of Alentejo, just over an hour from Lisbon. The place is surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and stunning countryside, with a perfect mix of traditional Alentejo charm and modern style. The guided tour takes you through the vineyards, the winery, and the fascinating Carriage Museum, which has an amazing collection of historic carriages. The wine tasting is excellent, with knowledgeable staff who explain everything in a friendly way, and the wines themselves are truly worth the visit. It’s peaceful, scenic, and a great spot to relax, learn, and enjoy some of the best wines in the region.

This estate is a staggering 7,000 plus acres and has been owned by the same family since shorty after WW2. The family is one of the wealthiest in Portugal. This property was their summer estate where they groomed horses for a long time before the current generation decided to turn it into a winery. We arrived by car and found ample parking. We had a wonderful private tour of the estate. Our guide was knowledgeable and allowed us to not only explore the facility to be be educated into the process of turning grapes into wine. We walked from the tasting room to the fermenting facility which from a distance looked like old buildings but were in fact newer building made to look old. Inside we wondered along the gantries and looked down on the large stainless steel vats where the grapes are crushed and the wine starts its first fermenting in large stainless steel tanks. We then explored the storage room where a certain amount of wine destined for a vintage label are stored in oak barrels. We were allowed to have a peek into the bottling room where modern machinery fills and labels the bottles. The fields are labeled with Portuguese Ceramic tile signs that identify the type of grape grown there. Heading back to the tasting room we passed the private residence of the family which is still in use today. Along the way we popped into a building which forms the museum of antique carriages collected over the years by the original owner of the property. Carriages for the 1700 look as they did in the period. They have not been rebuild or reupholstered. The collection is very interesting even if your not into carriages. Just the array of the transportation of the pre-automobile era over the centuries is fascinating. We spent some time in front of a unique and rather large carriage that was once owned by the famous car designer Bugatti himself. From the museum we moved on to the wine tasting. The tasting comes with a fee depending on what you want to taste. In the end we discovered that the wine we liked is only $6 more at home in North America as the price the winery was charging. This was surprising and frankly, disappointing. One would expect the price to far less than the full retail half a world away. In the end we did not buy any wine. However, we decided to try a bottle of their champagne or Spumante as they call it because the can not use the Champagne name. We brought it home and look forward to opening it. The property also has a restaurant which requires a reservation in advance. If your in the area, its worth a tour.

Well versed staff who explained the history of the winery, along with the tour of the carriages. Excellent wine tasting to follow, with the opportunity to purchase wines/port/olive oil/honey before you leave. Explanations of the wines/grapes were amazing and made the day worthwhile. It should be noted that if you arrive by taxi, then arrangements should be made beforehand for collection...as this can be tricky. Overall a 5-star (if not higher) experience.

Beautiful property and winery. Out-of-the-ordinary because of the collection of antique carriages that visitors can see on the guided tour. Beautiful wine tasting room, interesting tour of wine-making, delicious lunch – and wine – in yet another beautiful room (with a fireplace), hosted by smiling, friendly Carlos. Teresa, our guide for the winery tour was informative, knowledgeable, nice and – when we told her we did not have a car – drove us in her car (weather was awful for walking). Worth a visit!

A place not to be missed if you around! We had an amazing tour, getting to know a lot of facts around vineyards and the family history - big thanks to Tereza (if I remember right name). After we had an unforgettable lunch and wine tasting - we really enjoyed this stay, thanks and continue what you doing because you are great, thanks!

As tours of wineries go, this is brilliant. Surprising store of beautiful old horse-drawn carriages as a bonus. We found 2 bottles of wine we loved and bought.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly service from the town hall staff. We visited the San Mamés hermitage and the Roman remains in Turobriga, a city waiting to be discovered. We will return because Aroche has a wealth of natural, historical, and archaeological treasures. (Original) Trato muy amable por parte del personal del ayuntamiento. Visitamos la ermita de San Mamés y los vestigios romanos que se hallan en Turobriga, toda una ciudad por descubrir. Volveremos porque Aroche tiene una gran riqueza natural, histórica y arqueológica.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful town that welcomes tourists very well, even though they're from the same city, and that has a very well-prepared, beautiful, and enjoyable Roman festival. The town is packed with people. Everything is brimming with history, and they also explain a bit about the antiquities, etc. When this virus is over, you should definitely visit the town, with or without the festivals. It's beautiful, and there are good people around. (Original) Un precioso pueblo el cual recibe muy bien a los turistas, aun siendo de la misma ciudad, y que tiene una fiesta romana muy bien preparada, bonita y agradable. El pueblo se llena de gente. Todo rebosa historia también donde te explican un poco las antigüedades etc cuando pase esto del virus si o si debéis visitar el pueblo con o sin fiestas, es precioso y hay buena gente por esos lares

(Translated by Google) In the municipality of Aroche, which also gives its name to the Sierra de Huelva, are two natural areas of great ecological value: Las Peñas and Sierra Pelada, and Rivera del Aserrador, which are home to plant species and serve as refuges for birds such as the black vulture, the stork, and even eagles. Aroche is surrounded by holm oak pastures and a large forest area, lands through which the banks of the Chanza and Alcalaboza rivers flow, creating landscapes that seem made for strolling. Meanwhile, in the town, whose historic center has been declared a Historic Site, walking its streets becomes a cultural experience where we encounter undisputed landmarks that allow us to learn about its past and present, such as the Islamic castle, the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, the 17th-century artillery wall, La Almena, and the town's stately homes. Here, we also have a Rosary Museum, where you can see more than 2,000 pieces of every imaginable material. (Original) En el término de Aroche, que da también nombre a la Sierra onubense, se localizan dos de los parajes naturales de gran valor ecológico, Las Peñas y Sierra Pelada y Rivera del Aserrador, por acoger especies vegetales y servir de refugio de aves como el buitre negro o la cigüeña e incluso águilas. Aroche se presenta rodeada de dehesas de encinares y una gran masa forestal, tierras por las que discurren las riberas del Chanza y la Alcalaboza, dibujando paisajes que parecen hechos para ser paseados. Mientras, en el pueblo, cuyo casco histórico está declarado Conjunto Histórico, recorrer sus calles se convierte en toda una experiencia cultural en la que nos encontramos con elementos de referencia indiscutible para conocer su pasado y su presente, como son el castillo islámico, la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, la muralla artillera del siglo XVII , La Almena, y las casas señoriales de la población. Aquí, tenemos también un Museo del Rosario, en el que se pueden observar más de 2.000 piezas de todos los materiales imaginables.

(Translated by Google) Very bad, lack of infrastructure, for a village in the municipality (Las Cefiñas) they do not have a soccer field, when young people have needed it for years. Unfortunately, even La Corte de Cortegana has a trail, and it is a much smaller village. (Original) Muy mal, falta de infraestructura, para una aldea que tiene el municipio ( Las Cefiñas) no tienen piesta de futbol, cuando los jovenes la han necesitado durante años. Lamentable, hasta La corte de cortegana tiene pista, y es una aldea mucho mas pequeña.

(Translated by Google) Four years of waiting for the technical architect to get in touch (he said he would do so within days). Naturally, I had to pay a private one. The tax authorities: "Yes, I'll send you the payment letter in a few days." Years later, I appear in the Official State Gazette (BOE), as a common debtor (I don't know to what address they sent the notification). I had to pay a surcharge, and of course, I couldn't claim that payment as I would have if they had sent it promptly, as they said. Disreputable is an understatement. If you have to do anything with them, pray... And don't even think about providing an account for direct debit payments; they're prehistoric; they'll give you an account to make the payment, thus bothering you even more and wasting our time. (Original) 4 años esperando que el arquitecto técnico se ponga en contacto (dijo que lo haria en días). Naturalmente tuve que pagar a uno privado. Los de impuestos: "sí, en unos días le envío la carta de pago". Años después aparezco en el BOE, como un vulgar deudor, (no se a que domicilio enviaron la notificación). Tuve que pagar recargo y, por supuesto, no me pude desgravar ese pago como sí lo hubiera hecho si lo hubieran enviado pronto como dijeron. Impresentables es decir poco. Si tienen que hacer alguna gestión con ellos, vayan rezando... Y no piensen en dar cuenta para domiciliar pagos; ellos son prehistóricos, le darán una cuenta para hacer el pago, así molestan más y nos hacen perder más tiempo.

(Translated by Google) Unique building in a very beautiful location. (Original) Edificio singular y en lugar muy bonito.

(Translated by Google) A 16th century church located in the historic center, it has no relevant exterior features. And as it was closed, I was unable to see its interior! (Original) Igreja do séc. XVI, situada no centro histórico, não tem no exterior nenhum elemento relevante. E como estava fechada não pude apreciar o seu interior!

(Translated by Google) In the center of the town, the 16th-century Baroque Church of Mercy is covered in tiles depicting the Works of Mercy. The gilded altar is well preserved. It's well worth a visit, and I was lucky it was open. (Original) No centro da vila a igreja da misericórdia datada do século XVI de estilo barroco, está revestida de azulejos a representar obras da misericórdia. Altar em talha dourada bem conservado. Vale muito a visita e tive sorte estar aberta.

(Translated by Google) Whitewashed houses, red roofs and windows adorned with blue and yellow are the backdrop to the square of Arraiolos and its church which on hot and sunny days is silent and beautiful next to its tree that keeps it company (Original) Case imbiancate a calce, tetti rossi e finestre ornate di blu e giallo fanno da sfondo alla piazza di Arraiolos e alla sua chiesa che nelle giornate calde e assolate è silenziosa e bellissima accanto al suo albero che le fa compagnia

(Translated by Google) Magnificent church not to be missed. Free visit. (Original) Magnifique église à ne pas rater. Visite gratuite

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, very inspiring and emotional (Original) Linda , muito inspiradora emotiva

(Translated by Google) Well preserved, an example of the Baroque style of the Alentejo countryside (Original) Bem conservada, exemplo do barroco do interior alentejano

(Translated by Google) Although it is closed and it is not possible to see its interior, we only look at the exterior, which is beautiful, and imagine its interior... until it is possible to visit it. (Original) Apesar de fechada e de não ser possível ver o seu interior, ficamos apenas pelo exterior, que é lindíssimo, e imaginamos o seu interior... até que seja possível a visita.

The church is deconsecrated and appears to be used for exhibits. If you are lucky, there is some unrelated free exhibit and you can check out the blue and white tiled walls all the way to the ceiling.

(Translated by Google) Old church whose interior is covered with colorful tiles and has a beautiful golden altarpiece. Free exhibition venue (in February 2025: exhibition of architectural projects by the International Union of Architects). (Original) Ancienne église dont l'intérieur est recouvert d'azulejos colorés et possédant un beau retable doré. Lieu d'exposition gratuit (en février 2025 : expo de projets architecturaux par l'Union Internationale des Architectes).

(Translated by Google) A beautiful church, but with many parts that cannot be visited. The gilded carving is spectacular, unfortunately I could not find any information about the names of the master carvers. The tiles are expressive and deserve to have their creators identified. This is how the artists of a nation are forgotten… (Original) Igreja bonita, mas com muitas partes não visitáveis. A talha dourada é espectacular, infelizmente não encontrei informação alguma do nome dos mestres entalhadores. Os azulejos são expressivos e mereciam estar com os seus criadores identificados. Assim se esquecem os artistas de uma nação…

(Translated by Google) Church closed on Sunday... (Original) Igreja fechada ao Domingo...

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, worth visiting for the tiles and altar, but unfortunately you cannot visit other parts of the church. Very friendly reception next door. Recommended visit (Original) Bonita vale a pena visitar pelos azulejos e altar mas infelizmente não se pode visitar outras partes da igreja. Rcepção muito simpática porta ao lado. Visita recomendada

(Translated by Google) close...vacation until August 18, 2024 (Original) fermer...congé jusqu'au 18 aout 2024

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Portuguese Church. (Original) Bonita Iglesia Portuguesa.