Located next to the border with Spain, in the central area of the country, Elvas assumes a key position in the territorial dispute, which was the basis of the careful and intense fortification.
In 2012, UNESCO recognized this important role and the quality of its memories, considering it a World Heritage Site.
Highlights in Elvas:
The Amoreira aqueduct, built in the transition from the 16th to the 17th century, and the various forts scattered throughout the city and its surroundings.

Elvas – Finally 2 hours to a quick visit
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