Title: Visit Portel: 2026 Travel Guide for Portel, Évora District | Expedia.com [Hotels in Portel](https://expedia.com/Portel-Hotels.d6047315.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Portel](https://expedia.com/Portel-Vacation-Rentals.d6047315.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Portel](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Portel.d6047315.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portel](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Portel.d6047315.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Portel](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Portel.d6047315.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portel Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Portel.d6047315.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Portel ## Travel 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 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 - Portel Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Portel ![Herdade Vale de Cabras](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46950000/46942800/46942731/4b68648a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Herdade Vale de Cabras Herdade Vale de Cabras, Apartado 42 Portel Stay at this farm stay in Portel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. 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[Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=116793314&PinnedHotelID=116793314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=116793314&PinnedHotelID=116793314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) ![Hilton Garden Inn Evora](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90260000/90254000/90253975/98628a30_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Evora Travessa Joao Rosa Évora $74 nightly $82 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Évora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (826 reviews) This hotel is very clean. Rooms are very nice, clean with a fridge, coffee machine and a kettle. Staff at check in were so friendly and helpful. The location is ideal, just outside the wall of the village. We liked the food and we parked in the garage as the parking in front of the hotel is very ... Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=90253975&PinnedHotelID=90253975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [See all 411 properties in Portel](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%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 vacation 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 Oct 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Portel-Hotels-Alentejo-House-With-Pool.h91051736.Hotel-Information) ![Monte da Luz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116800000/116793400/116793314/568a2019_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monte da Luz Alqueva Distrito de Évora Stay at this cottage in Portel. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Chapel of St. Anthony and Alqueva Dam are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Portel-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h116793314.Hotel-Information) ![A house where rest has another meaning](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269100/121269066/111d694f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A house where rest has another meaning Distrito de Évora Vera cruz Stay at this vacation home in Portel. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Portel hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047315&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Alqueva Church Alqueva Church is just one of the places to see in Alqueva, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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