Almendres Cromlech
Guadalupe, Portugal
Some 95 standing stones on a slope among cork oaks, one of the largest megalithic monuments in Iberia. The last few kilometres are a dirt road, passable with care; lovely at sunset.
The Almendres Cromlech lies about 4.5 km west-south-west of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe in the municipality of Évora, at around 400 m above sea level. Some 95 granite monoliths stand in small groups, 92 of them forming two groups. The site was built in several phases, dated to around 6000, 5000 and 4000 BC. Some of the stones are aligned with the equinox, and a line to an isolated menhir about 1.4 km away points roughly towards the winter solstice sunrise. The site was rediscovered in 1966 during geological mapping.
Évora municipality has laid out a footpath, which forms part of its megalith route. The final stretch of the approach is a dirt track, so check its condition beforehand. The light in the late afternoon is especially atmospheric.
- Nearest town
- Guadalupe, Portugal
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.5572, -8.0611
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
© F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US · CC BY 2.0Évora Historic Centre and Roman Temple
© Ken and Nyetta · CC BY 2.0Monsaraz
© Stephen Colebourne from London, UK · CC BY 2.0Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
© Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0Palmela Castle
Campsites nearby
- Camping São JorgeCampsite7 km from Almendres Cromlech
- Évora CampingCampsite12 km from Almendres CromlechTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover13 km from Almendres CromlechMotorhomesWaste disposalFree
- Motorhome stopover · ÉvoraMotorhome stopover13 km from Almendres CromlechMotorhomes
- Motorhome stopover · ArraiolosMotorhome stopover16 km from Almendres CromlechMotorhomes
- Motorhome stopover · ÉvoraMotorhome stopover20 km from Almendres CromlechMotorhomes
All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Almendres Cromlech?
Almendres Cromlech is in Guadalupe, Portugal, at GPS 38.5572, -8.0611. It is about 13 km from Évora.
Can you camp near Almendres Cromlech?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping São Jorge, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Almendres Cromlech?
Almendres Cromlech is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alentejo: standing stones, marble towns and border castles.
What is there to see near Almendres Cromlech?
Places worth a stop nearby: Évora Historic Centre and Roman Temple (13 km), Monsaraz (60 km), Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa (61 km) and Palmela Castle (73 km).
When is the best time to visit Almendres Cromlech?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)