The Pousada Convento Évora, also known as the Pousada dos Loios, is located in the museum-city of Évora, a World Heritage site. The Pousada is located between the Catedral Gótica de Évora and the Roman Temple and very close to the Praça do Giraldo and the Colégio do Espírito Santo.
The building retains traces of its original architecture, such as courtyard cloisters, a peaceful and serene area where you will find the outdoor swimming pool and an area for you to relax.
The Pousada features the Loios restaurant and a bar.
Almost all of the rooms are individually unique and include Wi-Fi.
ROOMS
The Pousada's rooms are
old monk's cells where only the function and decor were changed, which is why almost all are different from one another.
RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES
Excite your senses with local Alentejano cuisine at the Pousada Loios restaurant, where the monks' cafeteria once stood. Here you will be able to enjoy traditional Alentejano cuisine with a captivating modern twist.
The Pousada Convento Évora's reception is available 24 hours to assist you with scheduling tours and visiting the city. Check out the covered esplanade along with the swimming pool and enjoy utmost relaxation.
HISTORY
The building that today houses the "Pousada dos Lóios" is the old S. João Evangelista or Lóios Monastery of the Congregation of Cannons Regular (blue Cannons).
It was founded in 1487 by D. Rodrigo Melo, 1st Cannon of Olivença and constructed under the orders of D. João II, on the land where a part of the Castelo de Évora (of Arab origin) once sat. In 1834, with the royal order to close all Monasteries and Convents in Portugal, this Monastery was left uninhabited for quite some time.
In the 18th century, the Monastery underwent changes resulting from fire damage during the 1383-85 revolution and also the earthquake of 1755. In 1965, after the necessary remodelling and changes, the Monastery opened its doors again as the Pousada de Portugal.
LOCATION AND DESTINATION
The city of Évora is considered the capital of Alentejo. Here you can visit the main attractions on foot. Some of the must-see sites include: Capela dos Ossos, Sé Catedral, Praça do Giraldo,Teatro Garcia de Resende and the Colégio do Espírito Santo.
Just 19 km away, you will find the Cromeleques de Almendres, a megalithic site with various menhir stones arranged in circles. The Pousada is located 35 minutes by car from the town of Reguengos de Monsaraz, 20 minutes from Vila de Arraiolos and 134 km from Lisbon.
The Pousada Convento Évora is an Historic Hotel with 36 rooms.
Key Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Swimming Pool
Room Service
Bar
