Almendres Cromlech

Beautiful megalithic stone circles! It is easily accessible by an unpaved road for the last few kilometers. There is plenty of parking 200 meters from the stone circles. Currently, you cannot walk around the stone circles because many people walked between the menhirs causing the stones to become unstable and they had to do maintenance to the ground. Because of this the stones cannot be approached very closely. It would be ideal if they would build something like a bridge over the stones. Given the state it was definitely worth and impressive to visit this site. They also have a ground platform from which you can take pictures. Highly recommended place! The entrance to this place is free, you do not need a ticket.

The proprietor at the visitor center here is extremely knowledgeable and generous with his insights. By all means stop there first, read the storyboards outside and stop in to ask any questions you still have. The whole area is rich both in Neolithic history and in current agricultural practices which are fascinating to observe once you understand them. Pro tip: go here BEFORE you visit the menhirs, this will put these outside puzzling single stone monuments into context!

Ancient stone circles are as mysterious as they are beautiful. It’s great when you find one you can walk within and touch all the stones. Free entry

Feels eerily spiritual and mystical here with approximately 7000 years of history arranged in an oval on a downhill slope.
Relatively easy to get here (follow the brown road signs instead of Google Maps). The last 3km of the journey is on a bumper dirt track. Some parts are narrower where realistically only 1 car can get through. The majority of the track can fit 2 cars (width). The dirt track ends in a parking lot (no markings) and from there, you will need to walk about 200 metres to reach the Cromlech.

One of the largest stone circles in the world. This Stoneage site is approximately 7000 years old and is believed to be an astronomical calendar to mark solstices and equinoxes.
Though largely unknown outside Portugal; Almendres Cromlech is estimated to be approximately 2,000 years older than the famous Stonehenge.

A very beautiful and interesting place to visit. There are many megalithic neolithic rocks in the area but in this archaeological site you can definitely enjoy an amazing sunset with a colorful sky in a location full of history. It's only 13km from Evora and it definitely worth a visit!!

Quite an awesome experience. Although it has been restored, being able to wander freely gives you an appreciation for the effort a society went to worship.

I believe it is must to see if you are in Evora. Though the road does not have tarmac for the last couple of miles. The site is surrounding by cork trees - worth visiting on its own.
Few stones still have engravings.
Overall it is similar impression for me as it was in Stonehenge.
Recommended!

Absolutely amazing place. So glad I visited, after reading some of the reviews regarding access via the dirt track. No problems at all in my motorhome, the track was dry, maybe a bit more difficult when wet though.

One of the most outstanding super ancient sites in Europe if not the world. The stones pre-date Stonehenge, and represent an advanced culture 7000 years ago. The tribe arranged the stones in a circular way down a small slope. Theories about the individual oblong stones and their arrangement include a phalanx of phalli, commonly worshipped in ancient cultures,
Or More generally representing individuals /spirits, or perhaps representing a meeting place or convocation of the several individual neighboring tribes, each monument representing one tribe, forming a Congress or Convocation. A “college of shamans,” perhaps. Some show carved decorations with geometric figures, still visible after 7000 years of weather! The creators aligned their placements specially to align with the cosmos and with the winter and summer solstices. You take a thrilling dirt road drive through pristine, stunning Alentajo countryside, to a place where there is no Wi-Fi or noise except that of nature and your fellow visitors. It’s extremely peaceful and profound and a sensory delight. Spend time in all but also in reflection taking it in and what it means for us. The site wasn’t “discovered“ by academics until the 1960s; one can see why because it is so removed from modern society. However, the Local ranchers and farmers Have long known about these and many other archaeological sites all in the same area of Alentajo, covering a span of at least 7000 years from the birth is farming settlements to the relatively “modern” ruins of the the Roman empire. This is a “must see” destination if you’re going to Evora. This region of Portugal is an archeological miner’s field of gold, rich in the rough diamonds of archaeological treasures, most barely excavated. Dig in and discover!

Very nice and peaceful megalithic stones enclosure, which lies roughly 20km from Évora. You can easily rent bikes in town and plan a day trip to this enchanting location. Comparable to a small and more scattered version of Stonehenge.

Neolithic stones. Picturesque for sunset. A little hard to drive during winter due to slippery roads. On the way it is possible to see cork oak trees very closely.

Very interesting and atmospheric.

We arrived by taxi and wished we had done more research prior to arrival. Give yourself 30 minutes at least to investigate, and try to do a little research beforehand if you're interested.

You will find many cork trees in the area as well.

Must see places near Evora. The megaliths are amazing. As a added bonus, the area is full of cork trees farm where you can see for yourself how the corks are harvested.

Staggering. Beautiful. Atmospheric. Incredible.

Who knows the purpose, but the fact they are there is interesting. Good to see now before they are removed for apartments.

If you have the time to absorb the energy of the place, you really will like it.

Intact large cromeleque inside a beautiful cork oak forest, incredible ambience, access easy by foot 5 min walk from parking

Maintenance works have taken place recently, to reinforce the soil structure. Wasn't clear if these were ongoing, finished or abandoned when we visited.

One of the highlights of our visit to Portugal. A sacred and fascinating arrangement of stones dating back to the Neolithic era. After seeing so many splendidly ornate cathedrals in Portugal, the stark minimalism and mysticism of these structures was profoundly moving. A not-to-miss privilege to spend quiet time reflecting on the significance of this site.
Fortunately we had finished our visit and were just leaving by the time a local tour guide arrived with a family group who permitted their hyperactive children to run amongst the sacred stones and even climb and jump on them. Due to such behaviour the site is likely to have to be protected behind barbed wire soon, which might diminish this otherwise mindblowing experience.

It's a mandatory local to visit if you want and like to understand ancient times.