Elvas
Portugal · Distrito de PortalegrePT
Municipality in Alentejo, Portugal
Elvas, officially the City of Elvas, is a Portuguese municipality, former episcopal city and frontier fortress of easternmost central Portugal, located in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo. It is situated about 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Lisbon, and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the Spanish fortress of Badajoz, by the Madrid-Badajoz-Lisbon railway. The municipality population as of 2011 was 23,078, in an area of 631.29 square kilometres (243.74 sq mi). The city itself had a population of 16,640 as of 2011.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,706
- Coordinates
- 38.882, -7.163
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
Overview of Elvas
Set in Distrito de Portalegre, Portugal, Elvas is a compact town. It counts about 20,706 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Elvas is strongest on culture, nature and wellness. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Elvas
Culture in Elvas
(9)Under culture, Elvas is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Fountains and Historical Sites. The full list runs to 9 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Elvas.
Nature in Elvas
(9)Elvas records Countryside, Forest, Mountains, National Parks and Natural Places under nature. All of it is drawn from Elvas's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Elvas
(2)Wellness lovers get Farms and Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Elvas is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Elvas
(1)Our data lists Festival as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Elvas.
Shopping in Elvas
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Elvas.
Sports in Elvas
(1)Elvas records Biking under sports. All of it is drawn from Elvas's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Elvas
(1)Elvas records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from Elvas's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Elvas
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Elvas is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Distrito de Portalegre and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Lisbon.
Similar destinations
Places near Elvas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elvas known for?
- Elvas, in Distrito de Portalegre, Portugal, is best known for culture, nature and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 20,706 residents.
- What can you do in Elvas?
- Recorded activities in Elvas include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Fountains and Historical Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Elvas?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Elvas located?
- Elvas is located in Distrito de Portalegre, Portugal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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