World Heritage city
Évora, a 12-minute drive away
Distances measured door-to-door, not marketing guesses.
Registered holiday accommodation · RNAL 18365/AL
Quinta da Queimada
An 1879 Alentejo farmhouse inside a private estate in Canaviais, a 12-minute drive from Évora's historic centre. Sleeps 6, two spacious bedrooms, a pool, horses and dogs — for guests with a car who want countryside with a UNESCO World Heritage city a short drive away.
6 guests2 bedrooms · 6 beds · 1 bath
Country houseAlentejo farmhouse dating from 1879
12 min driveto Évora Cathedral (6.2 km, measured)
4.79★ (128)Airbnb reviews
Nightly prices and live availability on the booking channel.
The property
The house
"O Monte" is an 1879 Alentejo farmhouse inside the Quinta da Queimada estate, in the parish of Canaviais — registered as local accommodation (RNAL 18365/AL). It's the owners' own country house, given over entirely to guests: two spacious double bedrooms (Quarto da Cegonha and Quarto da Bicicleta), a common room with a traditional open hearth, dining area, TV, wi-fi, an equipped kitchen and one bathroom. It's surrounded by horse paddocks, a century-old olive grove and granite outcrops — a two-hundred-year-old eucalyptus holds a stork's nest.
Outside, two courtyards with trees, shade, garden furniture and a barbecue. For larger groups, two more bedrooms are available in the Main House (the owners' residence): one double with its own bathroom, one single. Free bicycles, a pool with set hours, stabling for horses and dogs, and one guest pet is welcome.
What the house is like inside
Sleeping
2 spacious double bedrooms, 6 beds in total, 1 bathroom. The whole farmhouse, plus 2 extra bedrooms in the Main House for larger groups.
Living room and kitchen
A common room with a traditional open hearth, dining area, TV and an equipped kitchen.
Wi-Fi and climate control
Free wi-fi, air conditioning and heating throughout the house.
For babies
Free baby cot in either bedroom; an extra bed for €10/night in the Quarto da Cegonha.
Outdoors
Two shaded courtyards with garden furniture and a barbecue; a pool with set hours; free bicycles; stabling for horses and dogs.
Photographs pending confirmation from the host — no third-party images are used on this page.
From the listing
In the host's words
“A holiday at Quinta da Queimada means enjoying a century-old but fully equipped house, and a large estate very close to Évora yet very peaceful, where you hear birdsong and spot rabbits and partridges.”
“Excellent for family holidays and groups of friends. Children are very welcome, free to roam and enjoy the outdoor space as they please.”
“You can also spot Lusitano horses, bred on this property.”
The host's own words, from the official listing description. English wording is our translation of the original Portuguese.
Location
Where it is
Évora's historic centre has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1986 ("Historic Centre of Évora"). In 2027, Évora — together with the Alentejo — will be European Capital of Culture, the fourth Portuguese city to hold the title. The city lies 140 km east of Lisbon.
Quinta da Queimada sits in the parish of Canaviais, in a rural setting bordering other rural estates. The listing and the property's own website say "2.5 km from the city of Évora" — but the measured door-to-door distance (OSRM, from the official RNAL coordinates) to the Cathedral, inside the walled historic centre, is 6.2 km and about a 12-minute drive. There is no public transport nearby: this is a destination built for guests with their own car.
Experiences
What you can do from here
Outdoors
Nature, horses and megaliths
Combines what's on the property with what's a short drive away.
Where to eat
Eating nearby, without driving into town
Practical coverage for guests who don't want to drive into town every day.
Verified
Verified distances
| Place | On foot | Distance | Hours (verified on the official source) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Nossa Senhora do Espinheiro | 🚗 6 min | 2,1 km | — | route ↗ |
| Paço da Vinha Dolmen | 🚗 11 min | 2,1 km | — | route ↗ |
| Canaviais Pharmacy | 🚗 6 min | 2,4 km | — | route ↗ |
| ATM (Canaviais) | 🚗 6 min | 2,7 km | — | route ↗ |
| O Cozinheiro | 🚗 7 min | 3,1 km | — | route ↗ |
| Bacelo Park | 🚗 8 min | 3,5 km | — | route ↗ |
| Curunheiras Mini Market | 🚗 8 min | 3,5 km | — | route ↗ |
| A Curva | 🚗 8 min | 3,8 km | — | route ↗ |
| Évora Roman Temple | 🚗 11 min | 5,9 km | — | route ↗ |
| Évora Cathedral | 🚗 12 min | 6,2 km | — | route ↗ |
| Évora Train Station (CP) | 🚗 11 min | 6,6 km | — | route ↗ |
| Giraldo Square | 🚗 14 min | 7,5 km | — | route ↗ |
| Almendres Cromlech | 🚗 34 min | 21,6 km | — | route ↗ |
Church of Nossa Senhora do Espinheiro🚗 6 min · 2,1 kmroute ↗
Paço da Vinha Dolmen🚗 11 min · 2,1 kmroute ↗
Canaviais Pharmacy🚗 6 min · 2,4 kmroute ↗
ATM (Canaviais)🚗 6 min · 2,7 kmroute ↗
O Cozinheiro🚗 7 min · 3,1 kmroute ↗
Bacelo Park🚗 8 min · 3,5 kmroute ↗
Curunheiras Mini Market🚗 8 min · 3,5 kmroute ↗
A Curva🚗 8 min · 3,8 kmroute ↗
Évora Roman Temple🚗 11 min · 5,9 kmroute ↗
Évora Cathedral🚗 12 min · 6,2 kmroute ↗
Évora Train Station (CP)🚗 11 min · 6,6 kmroute ↗
Giraldo Square🚗 14 min · 7,5 kmroute ↗
Almendres Cromlech🚗 34 min · 21,6 kmroute ↗
Distances and times measured door-to-door, from the house.
Reviews
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How far is Évora, really?
A 12-minute drive (6.2 km) to the Cathedral, inside the walled historic centre — measured door-to-door from the property's official registry coordinates (RNAL 18365/AL). The listing mentions "2.5 km from the city", likely to the edge of the built-up area, not the walled centre.
Do I really need a car?
Yes. There is no public transport near the farm — the listing itself says so. Évora, restaurants, the pharmacy and the grocery store are all a short drive away.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, one guest pet is welcome. The estate also has its own facilities for dogs (and horses).
Is there space for horses?
Yes — the estate has stabling for horses (boxes/open-air riding ring) and sits on the Ribatejo-Alentejo equestrian route; horse rides available on request, price on enquiry.
Is there wi-fi?
Yes, free wi-fi throughout the house. The password is given by the host at check-in.
What are the pool hours?
Per the Airbnb listing (most recent): 9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm. Children always supervised by parents.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in: 4pm-10pm (flexible if arranged in advance). Check-out: 8am-11:30am.
What languages can I speak with the host?
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German.
Are there bicycles to use?
Yes, the estate provides bicycles free of charge to explore the surrounding area.
What's the price for 6 people?
The published price (€120/night) covers only 4 people in 2 bedrooms. For the extra 2 guests (Main House bedrooms), the price is on request — ask the host directly.
The guide
One house, two guides
1
This page — before you book
2
Guest guide — after you book
Contact
Bookings & contact
Fernanda Botelho de Sousa — host and owner.
Mobile: +351 919 356 761 · Landline: +351 266 761 365
Book online: Airbnb listing. Payment by MBWay, bank transfer or card (25% deposit); the rest in cash on arrival.