The Municipality of Elvas, with a population of thirty
thousand people, of whom, eighteen thousand live in the city, has a great potencial for a
tuture accelerated development. With only 12 kms separating Elvas from Spain and a good
road netweork, it gives this municipality in the Alentejo, an important position, having a
very decisive influence on the development of commerce and tourism. |
The largest church in Elvas
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Within a 20 km radius from Elvas, its seven rural
zones are found:
at Santa Eulália or at Barbacena, São Vicente or in Vila Fernando, at Terrugem, in Vila
Boim or at São Brás and São Lourenço, we find small villages typical of traditional
Alentejo culture, as well as rich examples of the Elvense tradition and pottery. |