Praça da República, Elvas – Amoreira Aqueduct loop from Elvas

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Praça da República, Elvas – Amoreira Aqueduct loop from Elvas

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Praça da República, Elvas – Amoreira Aqueduct loop from Elvas

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5.24km

90m

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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: October 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.49 km

Praça da República, Elvas

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The city's main square is lined with basalt, marble and sandstone cubes that create geometric, three-dimensional patterns. The most important buildings are the 16th-century Manueline Church of Our Lady of …

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1.72 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (Old Cathedral of Elvas)

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Imposing church above Elvas market square.

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2.00 km

Santa Clara Arch

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Pretty Romanesque arch built by Dr.Santa Clara. It is also called Tempre Gate in memory of a battle.

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2.05 km

Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova

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Small church a little further above the town. Behind is the Castello & beautiful streets.

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2.28 km

Castle of Elvas

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This castle differs significantly from other castles in Portugal, as it is more of a fortress than a royal residence. It is located to the north of the city, with …

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2.29 km

View of Forte da Graça

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Forte da Graça (Graça Fort), also known as Forte Conde de Lippe, is located on the mountain with the same name, one of the highest ones and very important in …

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4.72 km

Amoreira Aqueduct

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Near Elvas is an enormous aqueduct, the Aqueduto da Amoreira. It took 100 years before the aqueduct was completed in 1622. The aqueduct has 4 floors and is 7 km …

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5.24 km

End point

Parking

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