What to do in Évora

Évora is the biggest city in the region of Alentejo, in southeast Portugal. It is located only 130 km from the capital city of Lisbon. Tandem skydiving is a popular sensational activity in the country, including in Évora.

The old town centre of Évora is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1986. It is a real open air museum thanks to its rich historical legacy. Wander through the streets and you will see numerous medieval and Renaissance style palaces with typical Portuguese architecture.

Only hundreds of kilometres in western Évora, on the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, come discover the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, as well as the Arrábida Natural Park.

Both sites offer some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country and are home to a rich biodiversity. They are also great spots for hiking, biking and scuba diving. You can even have the chance to observe dolphins and more than 250 bird species.

Évora is a spot where you have to be if you are a real adrenaline hunter! In the south of the city, thanks to the Évora aerodrome, skydiving schools can offer tandem skydiving.

Tandem skydiving is a fantastic and unique experience, full of unforgettable moments. This sensational activity allows you to jump out of the plane high above the world, a free fall of more than 3,000 metres from the ground. You don't even need an extensive training, but only a 20 minute briefing before your flight. Then, it's time to take the plunge with your experimented instructor and feel amazing thrills!

Flying over the city of Évora, member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network, is an experience that will stay etched in your memory forever.