Title: Portel Travel Guide: Best of Portel, Évora District Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Portel](https://expedia.co.uk/Portel-Hotels.d6047315.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Portel](https://expedia.co.uk/Portel-Holiday-Rentals.d6047315.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Portel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Portel.d6047315.Car-Hire-Guide)[Portel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Portel.d6047315.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Portel Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The castle was built in the Gothic style and has a heptagonal shape, the walls are reinforced with round towers at the corners. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047315/35c10fa4-b3cc-4d6b-8288-4f2a62780c2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The castle was built in the Gothic style and has a heptagonal shape, the walls are reinforced with round towers at the corners. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047315/35c10fa4-b3cc-4d6b-8288-4f2a62780c2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047315/a1f40341-352e-42d4-971d-9e6893e4ee79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Portel Things to do - Top hotels in Portel - Top Holiday Rentals in Portel ![Alentejo house with pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91060000/91051800/91051736/49e3a8a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alentejo house with pool Portel Évora Stay at this holiday 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 5 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=91051736&PinnedHotelID=91051736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=91051736&PinnedHotelID=91051736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) ![Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105410000/105404700/105404646/5dfe1f97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel Portel Évora District Stay at this residence in Portel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room fireplaces. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=105404646&PinnedHotelID=105404646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=105404646&PinnedHotelID=105404646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) ![Hilton Garden Inn Evora](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90260000/90254000/90253975/w3839h2715x0y2-3923fb91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Evora Travessa Joao Rosa Évora £50 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Évora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (797 reviews) Satff were amazing, very hospitable and friendly. Unfortunately I did not catch the Team members name, although I know one own a pet rabbit. Team guides us to the best place for lunch, made reservations and called us a Taxi. Breakfast is a must at this Hotel, the options were surreal and delicious, ... Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=90253975&PinnedHotelID=90253975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [See all 404 properties in Portel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6047315) 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. ![Alentejo house with pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91060000/91051800/91051736/49e3a8a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alentejo house with pool Portel Évora Stay at this holiday 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 5 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portel-Hotels-Alentejo-House-With-Pool.h91051736.Hotel-Information) ![Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105410000/105404700/105404646/5dfe1f97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Impeccable 3-bed House in Portel Portel Évora District Stay at this residence in Portel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room fireplaces. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portel-Hotels-Impeccable-3-Bed-House-In-Portel.h105404646.Hotel-Information) ![A house where rest has another meaning](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269100/121269066/5c324780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A house where rest has another meaning Distrito de Évora Vera cruz Stay at this holiday home in Portel. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portel-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h121269066.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Portel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6047315&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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