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| View from the train |
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| Cascais |
If the weather is right, you can tan on the beach or take a dip in the inviting waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
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| Quaint alleys |
Looking for a place to have a delicious, healthy treat? Head to Cafe Galeria House of Wonders. When I heard of this restaurant that serves raw, organic, vegan food, I HAD to go there. It screams my name! (I am no vegan, but I am into all these raw, organic kind of food).
*Raw food diet: uncooked, unprocessed or foods cooked using very low temperature (<118 degree Celsius) to preserve the natural enzymes in the food, ensuring they are closest to their natural form. The foods used are usually organic.*
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| The selection of the raw foods of the day- usually changes daily |
The person who makes the raw food is an ex-model - awesome right!
Instead of the raw food option, you can opt for the salad buffet instead, which comes with some special bread. :)
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| View from the roof of the cafe |
You can spend some time basking in the sun, after lunch, sipping meia de leite, whilst enjoying the view :)
Évora - the capital of Portugal's south central region of Alentejo whose roots go back to the Roman times. (And more vinho! :D)
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| Templo Romano de Diana (Temple of Diana) with a traditional Pousada on the right |
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| Templo Romano de Diana (Temple of Diana) |
Another distinct quality of Évora is the whitewashed houses decorated with azulejos and wrought-iron balconies dating back to the 16th-18th century.
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| Historical city of Évora |
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| View from Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) |
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| View from the Sé de Évora (Cathedral of Évora) |
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| Traditional alleys |
Another unique monument in Évora is the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones), which I unfortunately, or fortunately, didn't go to. Apparently the interior walls are covered with human skulls and bones. *Eek!*
From Lisboa, you will need to take a bus from the Sete Rios Bus Station to reach Évora. The Sete Rios Bus Station is located on the north side of Lisboa and you must take a metro from the city centre to the bus station. The bus ride to Évora is approximately 2 hours, but it is a pleasant journey. It is your chance to go on the 25 de Abril Bridge and see the Cristo Rei and the famous Aqueduto das Águas Livres up close.
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| View from the bus |
*Note: In Portugal, you will notice there are many products made from sobreiro (cork) sold as souvenirs (a variety of things including shoes). This is because Alentejo is the world's most important area for growing cork. The cork-oak has been grown commercially for the past 300 years!*
That's a wrap! See you in magical Sintra!
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