We’re leaving Evora and heading off to Elvas today. But Vila Vicosa came highly recommended, and it’s on the way.
It’s main claim to fame is a Royal Palace
I’m thinking an analogy to the UK might be Windsor – not the main one, but pretty high in the rankings and in a small town outside the capital.
Anyway, you can only go round in a tour group. Our Portuguese isn’t really up to scratch, so had the bright idea of letting google translate loose and transcribing it. Not sure that Smurfs or airports were in the original talk though ….
So it was ok, but probably a little below expectations.
Elvas
Elvas, however, is spectacular. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our plan was to relax when we got there and hit the sites on Monday morning – until we learned that everything closes on Mondays. So in 34 degrees we climbed (actually drove most of the way) to Fort da Graca.
That’s Elvas.
Then Elvas Castle
That’s Fort da Graca.
And the day’s work is done, so can enjoy the evening.
