Photos: Norbert Nagel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Norbert Nagel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Almendres stone circle, older than the pyramids, on camera
Your local guide
Cristina Matos
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Highlights
- Granite stones older than the pyramids
- Carvings still visible on some stones
- A layout linked to the sun's path
- One of Europe's oldest stone circles
- Alentejo countryside beyond the old town
About this tour
This session drives out from Evora to the Cromeleque dos Almendres, a megalithic stone circle standing in open countryside and among the oldest in Europe. You see the approach across the field, the low granite stones arranged in their oval pattern, and finally the circle from a wider distance. It is a very different Evora from the stone streets of the old town.
We start with a sound check once I arrive at the site, then move from the approach to the stones themselves and back for a wider view, leaving time for questions at each stage. I send a short note afterwards with what is known and what remains uncertain about the site.
It suits anyone curious about prehistoric Europe and sites far older than Evora's Roman temple. Reaching the field takes some driving beforehand, so the session begins once I am already there rather than showing the journey itself.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Evora before heading out.
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The approach 21 min
The camera crosses the open field toward the stones, and I explain roughly how old the site is and why so many megaliths cluster in this part of the Alentejo.
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The stone circle 21 min
You see the low granite stones arranged in their oval pattern, and I point out the carvings still visible on a few of the closer ones.
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The wider field 21 min
We step back to take in the circle from a distance, and I explain how the layout is thought to have aligned with the sun at certain times of year.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Evora: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Queijo de Evora (cheese) and Praca do Giraldo area, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Lisbon time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Evora, showing you The approach and The stone circle live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the stone circle live with my phone once I arrive.
Times shown in Lisbon time (WET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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