Évora is a town in the interior of Portugal. It has a well-preserved old town centre, still partially enclosed by medieval walls, and a large number of monuments dating from various historical periods, including a Roman Temple, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Caches within walking distance of the centre:
This is a stealth requiring micro at the main square.
The 'Bones Chapel' is litterally built with the bones of the monks...
Here you visit one of the many marble fountains and take a lettle walk to the final location.
A fairly easy multicache that takes you to the Roman temple.
Here you are invited to visit the main buiding of the university, a former Jesuit cloister (a little homework is required).
Take a stroll through the park and climb a little to get to this cache.
This cache is hidden at the base of the Silver Water Aqueduct (Aqueduto da Água de Prata)
Caches that take a slightly longer hike:
At the old windmill it is still possible to see the interior. The cache is tricky because there are always muggles about.
Here you are take on a walk through the 'Garden of Memory' (in remembrance of traffic casualties) and Álvaro Siza Vieira 's Malagueira housing project.
At the site of this earthcache you have a magnificent view of the city.
If you walk down from the site of the earthcache you will find this cache, en route you can study the local flora. The information is written in Portuguese but you can see the pictures and their botanical names.
This multi cache can be found after solving 5 mystery-caches spread around Évora. It requires quite a bit of homework.
There is a very pleasent walking trail along the aqueduct, this fountain can be found there.
Requiring transportation:
This is the plane spotters spot.
A dolmen
A cromlech
Another cromlech
This multi takes you to the biggest dolmen on the Iberia peninsula and along some of the megalithic monuments to the biggest cromlech in the area. Absolutely worth a visit.
There are some more caches around Valverde but if you have the time, here is my favourite cache: It took me some three hours to find it, since it has 6 intermediate points. Getting back to the car just cost me 35 minutes. (dif: 4 / Terr: 4)
Close to the sea, one of the postcards of the city.
A place with history, mixed with a good geocaching experience.
The Rabelo's Boats are one on the most significant symbols os the city and the Douro's River landscape. This cache provides a very good oportunity to watch them really close.
A very beautiful forgotten garden that you can hardly find at the city postcards, overlooking the river.
Along the riverside, an excellent place to enjoy the city's night life.
Panoramic view of the city, the Douro's river and the Atlantic Ocean.
A hiden place, a fantastic view over the city.
Privileged view over the city's biggest club stadium. Also a good geocaching challenge.
A place and an important public transport with history, along the wall city.
An easy cache in one of the most complete and beautiful city gardens: the Botanic Garden.
A historic and beautiful church in the heart of the city.
A priviledged viewspot for where the Douro's river meets the Atlantic Ocean.
A fantastic view over the river, in one of the most beautiful and hidden gardens.
A very good Geocaching challenge at the Oporto's waterfront.
Where the city enters into the ocean.
History, view, architecture, this location have it all.
A church with much history in there.
Along the river, a recovered place to enjoy.
A beautiful place where you can find ancient fountains of the city.
A beautiful garden where you can find a fabulous maze.
This historic bridge is one of the city's landmarks and here you have a nice oportunity to watch it really close. It's one of the most visited attractions of the city.
Another cool spot to enjoy the city. One of the most photographed perspectives of the city.
Traditional localiton to celebrate the festivals of the city, specialy the St. John's Day, at June 24th.
A master of disguise, near the fantastic castle "Castelo do Queijo".
Good container located near a untradicional church of the city.
An interesting spot to see a lots of birds, near the river and the sea.
Placed at Avenida dos Aliados, in the heart of the Oporto's city, a must do cache. Excelent opportunity to take photos to some historical buildings.
An historic cache, one of the oldest in the city, right in the heart of the Oporto's biggest park.
Another historic cache, in one the most visited and beautiful gardens of the citu, with a very nice view over the river and the sea.
Just another spot, near an historic site in the heart of Oporto, with an amazing perspective over the city.
The 28 tram is perhaps one of Lisbon greatest icons, be sure to take some time to have a ride on it.
This cache will show you one of the most beautiful and well kept gardens in Lisbon. Worth a visit.
There might be no "decent" caches around the St. George Castle (in my oppinion and as I'm writing this), but the castle is worth the visit...
Eduardo VII Park is located on the extreme north side of the Liberty Avenue, right behind the Pombal Marquis Square, and was originally called Liberty Park. Renamed with the name of the King of England who came to Lisbon in 1903 to reaffirm the Anglo-Portuguese alliance, this park provides excellent views over the city and is frequently used to hold exhibitions, concerts and the annual booksellers fair.
The objective is to invite you to take a walk in Eduardo VII Park and discover some interesting points in this pleasant space at the heart of Lisbon.
Lisbon's first Wherigo cache will provide you half an hour's worth of the best spots around the Belém área. Even if you don't have a Wherigo compliant device, go to the initial spot, walk east for 200m, ask for the "Pastéis de Belém" pastry shop and indulge yourself...
Placed very near Bairro Alto, this cache offers a pretty good view over great part of the city.
1755's earthquake has changed the face of the city. This cache explains what happened. Located in the Belém area, near a bunch of important monuments like the monastery, be sure to try the typical "Pastéis de Belém" pastry.
Cache is located inside the gardens of the most important art museum in Portugal (among the most important in Europe). Visiting the museum is not mandatory, but the view from the gardens to the river is almost as rewarding.
Lisbon's unique bullfighting arena. Displaying a neo-arabic style with cupolas similar to those found in mosques. In fact, the building is now much more than just a bull fighting arena. It was closed between 2001 and 2006 for restoration works; the space, with a capacity for 8000 spectators, was added a movable top closure, and is now prepared to host different kinds of shows (operas, concerts…). It also includes a commercial zone, with restaurants, cinemas and a subterranean parking area.
It might not be consensual that this is a good cache, but the visit to the castle neighborhood and its typical features shouldn't be missed.
Lisbon's cathedral and the surrounding area (right next to the castle and Alfama) are great spots for getting in touch with Lisbon's spirit and deserve a visit.
Known for the monuments and touristic attractions around it, the Belém area also features this art museum/gallery/event venue building.
Yet another Lisbon icon, altough it's located on the other side of the Tagus. If you visit the south bank, you must visit this monument and witness the view over Lisbon. Trully amazing.
Perhaps one of Lisbon's main icons, the Sta Justa Lift and its mythical cache (even when unavailable) should also be a mandatory stop for every tourist/geocacher. Even if you don't use the lift, the are on the top floor can be visited coming from Largo do Carmo. The view over the downtown area is awesome.
If you're tired of buildings and cars and want to get in touch with nature, this cache is a pretty good place to start. Located in Lisbon's lung, the biggest green spot.
Located downtown, one of Lisbon's main train station has been recently refurbished and is (apart from its architectural value), the startpoint for train connections to other touristic attractions (such as Sintra, Estoril and Cascais)
Visiting Lisbon and missing the Baixa/Chiado is almost a sin. Be sure to visit this cache and taste a cup of coffee with one of the biggest portuguese writers of all times.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is an institution dedicated to Science, Arts, Education and Culture. Gulbenkian’s Gardens are one of the few green spots in the center of Lisbon. It’s a small but very well designed garden with a touch of a modernist abstract art. There are lots of paths through trees, water cascades, exotic plants and modern art sculptures.
A whimsical 16th-century mansion which was one of the few buildings to survive the 1755 earthquake.
Quite an interesting garden near the Belém area and several other Lisbon landmarks - and a very accessible cache.
This cache is placed in Parque das Nações, where the Expo'98 World Exhibition took place and are one of the remnant structures of the event. The area has been renewed ever since and provides a lot of reasons for a thorough visit. Altought this is a multi-cache, it's very easy and it won't take much to complete.
Praça do Comércio stands between the Tagus river and downtown Lisbon. Many touristic trams and buses start here and the view over the city is unique.
Yet another of the Lisbon lifts saga.
Yet another of the Lisbon lifts saga - and a great way to get into Bairro Alto, another typical quarter known for its night life.
Yet another of the Lisbon lifts saga.
One of the many caches that span the river front, which can provide and nice and relaxing walk along the margin.
If you consider taking a look at the south margin of the Tagus river, you'll be amazed by the views over Lisbon. Be sure to check this place too.
The Church of Santa Engrácia is a 17th century monument, converted into the National Pantheon in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the neighbourhood of Alfama.
A visit to the area where Expo 98 took place is mandatory if you're around Lisbon. Be sure to point out where you're from!
Yet another unique viewpoint over the city near the historical town center. Quite busy on weekends and festivities.
"Run to the Hills" is one of those caches that prove that mistery caches are evil. The final spot is too good not to be directly referenced. If you want to experience a unique view over Lisbon and visit the city lungs (Monsanto), contact the owner in advance and ask him for the final coordinates for the cache (tell him the Mafia sent you).
One of the most beautiful belvederes in Lisbon with a great view over the river and downtown.
Be sure to check this cache, placed at a very old archway which was restored a few years ago.
This cache is placed in Parque das Nações, where the Expo'98 World Exhibition took place and are one of the remnant structures of the event. The area has been renewed ever since and provides a lot of reasons for a thorough visit.
The "Christ the King" monument is built on the left bank of the Tagus river, facing the city of Lisbon in the other bank. Great view over the river and the city.
