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 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 ![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 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=91051736&PinnedHotelID=91051736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%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 WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=105404646&PinnedHotelID=105404646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047315) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%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 $61 nightly $68 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 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! (798 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. 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(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) ![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 WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. 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