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Évora
Monsaraz

Escritas de Pedra e Cal (PR 1) - circular route

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Portugal
Évora
Monsaraz

Escritas de Pedra e Cal (PR 1) - circular route

Intermediate

4.6

(15)

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Escritas de Pedra e Cal (PR 1) - circular route

03:22

12.1km

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 3, 2025

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1.44 km

Convento da Orada

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.63 km

Menhir of Outeiro

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The Menhir do Outeiro (in Portuguese: Menir do Outeiro), also known as Menhir no Sítio do Penedo Comprido, is a megalith located halfway between the villages of Outeiro and Barrada, …

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5.46 km

Barrada Church

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The churchyard of Barrada, where popular and religious festivals are held. The interior of the church can be used for concerts as part of the activities programme in the square. …

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8.95 km

Menir da Bulhoa

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The Menhir of Abelhoa, also known as Menhir of Bulhoa, is a granite menhir located near Monsaraz, in the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz, district of Évora, in Portugal. In 1971 it was classified as a National Monument.

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11.9 km

Main Church of Monsaraz

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The Church of Monsaraz, or Church of Our Lady of Lagoa, was built in the 16th century and rebuilt on two occasions, once following the earthquake of 1755 and once a century later.

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12.1 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.83 km

4.34 km

2.49 km

486 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.58 km

1.98 km

1.37 km

231 m

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Expert
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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.
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