Place to visit
Castle of Evoramonte, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Castle of Evoramonte is a building in Estremoz, Évora District, Portugal. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Estremoz, Évora District, Portugal · History
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LIS Lisbon, 123 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- DRC Alentejo, Portaria nº 829/2009, DR, 2ª. Série, nº 163 de 24 de agosto de 2009
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 38.77185, -7.71582
What it is and where
Castle of Evoramonte is a building in Estremoz, Évora District, Portugal. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Estremoz, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.77185, -7.71582; the nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- DRC Alentejo, Portaria nº 829/2009, DR, 2ª. Série, nº 163 de 24 de agosto de 2009
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Portugal. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Castle of Evoramonte is March to October.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:42
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Portugal
To enter Portugal there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Portugal checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Palácio do Conde da AzarujinhaCastle9.9 km
- Anta da VidigueiraMegalithic burial tomb in Évora district, Portugal12 km
- Serra de OssaSummit12 km
- Quinta da EsperançaWinery13 km
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos MártiresBuilding in Estremoz, Évora District, Portugal13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: History
- University of Coimbra: public university in Coimbra, Portugal
- Belém Tower: fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal
- Jerónimos Monastery: building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Mafra, Portugal
- Estádio do Dragão: football stadium in Porto, Portugal
- Batalha Monastery: building in Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal
Every Portugal place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle of Evoramonte?
It is a building in Estremoz, Évora District, Portugal. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Castle of Evoramonte?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Castle of Evoramonte?
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 123 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Portugal is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Portugal map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Palácio do Conde da Azarujinha, Anta da Vidigueira, Serra de Ossa. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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