Convento do Espinheiro
A 15th-century convent outside Évora, with cloisters, chapel and spa.
Our insider guide
Founded in the 15th century, this convent has hosted kings and is now a hotel with original cloisters, a chapel and wine cellars.
Évora's UNESCO-listed centre is minutes away, making it the ideal base for exploring the city and its wine route.
Highlights
- 15th-century convent
- Spa with pools
- Gardens and outdoor pool
- Close to Évora's old town
Dining
Divinus restaurant serves Alentejo cuisine in the old wine cellar.
A stay, imagined
Life at Convento do Espinheiro
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Lisbon Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Évora, where Convento do Espinheiro waits. A 15th-century convent outside Évora, with cloisters, chapel and spa.
15th-century convent and spa with pools set the tone for the days ahead. Divinus restaurant serves Alentejo cuisine in the old wine cellar. It is a stay we recommend especially for history lovers, couples.
Beyond the hotel, Alentejo unfolds at your own pace. The Alentejo is the Portugal of wide horizons: cork oaks scattered across golden plains, olive groves, white villages crowned by castles and a sky so dark at night that the region is a certified Starlight destination.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Évora
Évora with a historian
The Roman temple, the cathedral and the Chapel of Bones.
Winery visits
Private tastings at the region's leading estates.
Stargazing at Alqueva
Dark-sky observation in a certified Starlight reserve.
Cork and marble
See cork harvested and visit the marble towns of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa.
A perfect day
A day in Alentejo, with your driver
- Morning
Horse ride or cycle through the cork oak forest.
- Midday
Lunch in Évora after a private tour of the old town.
- Afternoon
Winery tasting and a swim in the estate pool.
- Evening
Dinner under the stars and stargazing.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Lisbon Airport | 1 h 30–2 h |
| Évora–Monsaraz | 50 min |
| Comporta | 1 h 30 |
| Algarve | 2 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
We arrange a private guide for Évora's Roman temple and Chapel of Bones.
How we include Convento do Espinheiro in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Alentejo with Lisbon or Comporta or Algarve at an easy pace.
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Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Convento do Espinheiro. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.