Do you need a car in Evora?

We like to walk a lot but also want to be able to get to everything. Do you need a car or tour to get to explore everything Evora has to offer or can you do it all on foot? The city itself no, you can even walk to a winery (Cartuxa) if you are good walkers. But to see the megalithic heritage you need a car or a tour.



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With its cobbled streets within the city walls, typically whitewashed Portuguese houses, and pretty tiles, Évora has inspired cities elsewhere, such as Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. It's also set to be the European capital of culture in 2027, and simply strolling around here is endlessly inspiring.

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Those tourists who travel by the inexpensive coach or rail services should plan to spend two nights in Evora. This provides one full day and two half days (one on day of arrival and one on day of departure). If you hire a rental car it is advisable to spend longer in Evora, one or two nights extra.

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In Sintra, you can get around by walking, by bus, or by taxi. If you're just in Sintra for 24 hours, walking will take up too much time. With that amount of time, it's best to take the train from Lisbon to Sintra, and then use Sintra's bus lines or taxis to get around. There are two bus routes you'll use in Sintra.

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Train from Lisbon to Évora The train to Évora departs from Oriente Station, which is on the red line of the metro. After Oriente, it makes two stops in Lisbon before heading south -- at Entrecampos (on the yellow line of the metro) and Sete Rios (connected to Jardim Zoológico station on the blue line of the metro).

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We recommend spending at least two days in Porto for a slightly more relaxed pace. You can take your time to explore the city's charming streets and neighbourhoods, visit some of the top museums and cultural attractions, and perhaps take a day trip to nearby towns or beaches.

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