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Monsaraz Historic Village – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

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Évora

Monsaraz

Monsaraz Historic Village – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

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Monsaraz Historic Village – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

01:18

4.50km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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After 781 m for 183 m

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Parking

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313 m

Monsaraz Village Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Most of the village is completely surrounded by a wall. There are several gates leading into it, but this one is the main gate and the largest.

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318 m

View of Monsaraz and the Alqueva Dam

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Before entering the town through the main gate, you have this wonderful panoramic view to the north, to the part of the town outside the wall and to the Alqueva Dam.

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620 m

Monsaraz Historic Village

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Visit Monsaraz Portugal, an alluring hilltop medieval village in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Monsaraz, Portugal is a little village totally enclosed with fortress walls and home to a medieval …

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2.00 km

Located near Monsaraz, the Convento da Orada stands out in the Alentejo plains. Its church is linked to the name of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, the Holy Constable who prayed here between his battles against the Castilians.

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2.42 km

Cromlech of Xerez

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The Xerez Cromlech stands on open land, close to the Convent of Orada, and with a view of the walls of Monsaraz. It is the second "home" to prevent it from being submerged by the Alqueva dam.

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4.47 km

Monument to Cante Alentejano

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This is a work of art. It is a tribute to Alentejo singing and is located near the Alqueva Viewpoint, as well as the Rota dos Menires and the Churches of Monsaraz.

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4.47 km

View from the Monsaraz car park

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At Mapcarta, the viewpoint is called Miradouro do Alqueva. From here, you have panoramic views of Albufeira de Alqueva and the town of Monsaraz.

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4.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.84 km

1.36 km

1.00 km

281 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.37 km

1.10 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monsaraz Historic Village – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

Monsaraz Village Gate

View of Monsaraz and the Alqueva Dam

Monsaraz Historic Village

Convento da Orada

Cromlech of Xerez

Monument to Cante Alentejano

View from the Monsaraz car park

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