Elvas is a historically important town in Portugal, which is very close to the Spanish border. Only 12 kilometers (nearly eight miles) from the border, it was attacked repeatedly by the Spanish and its impressive fortifications are still standing today. Thanks to its popularity with tourists, hotels in Elvas are plentiful. No matter if you’re staying for a week or a weekend, Elvas hotels are available for every price range. Whether a visitor wants to splurge on a five-star hotel or save money with discount hotels, Elvas has the right rooms to fit personal tastes. For those that chose Elvas, cheap hotels are easy to find on EasyToBook.com.
Some of the amazingly preserved sites visitors should see include the Aqueduct, which was begun in 1498 and took 124 years to complete. Elvas Castle dates from the 13th century and provides breathtaking views of the old city. The Cathedral Nossa Senhora da Assunção also dates from the 13th century and has been expanded and remodeled several times. Another interesting church is the Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos, whose plain exterior belies the fact that it was originally built by Templar Knights.