Algarve to Lisbon with stop at Évora, Bones Chapel and Cork factory

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We leave the Algarve towards Evora and go through the Alentejo on the country road. The Alentejo is made up of large plains of cork oak, olive groves and vineyards.

Considered the capital of Alentejo and classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1986. This historical city has inherited a large cultural heritage preserved over time. It has medieval streets, exuberant palaces, monasteries and churches, many places to taste the traditional cuisine and Alentejo wines. Évora has the charm of an old city. Time to explore the city

The Roman Temple of Évora was built in the early 1st century and is located in the historic city center. Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in 1986, is one of the most famous landmarks of the city.

Built in the 17th century by three Franciscan friars in order to send the message of the transience and fragility of human life. At the entrance you can read the famous warning: “We the bones that are here for yours await”. The walls and the eight pillars of the church are covered with about 5,000 human skulls and countless bones from the city’s cemeteries.

Store and cork factory. Cork is a plant material, 100% natural, from the bark of the cork oak. It can be extracted every 9 years and has several uses such as floor coverings, musical instruments, decoration and clothing. Considered the most important industry in Portugal, with an area of ​​730 thousand hectares of cork oak, it is responsible for more than 50% of the world cork production.

Constructed in 1966, it’s the link between Lisbon and Almada, crossing the Tagus estuary at its narrowest point.

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