Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
A National Monument since 1910 and the defining symbol of Borba. Built in 1781 in baroque style from local white marble, it was commissioned to celebrate the visit of Queen Maria I and King Pedro III and later became the model for similar marble fountains across the Alentejo.
Verified: 2026-05-17
Also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Snows of Soveral. The original building dates from 1260 and stood inside the castle walls under the Order of Avis, before being rebuilt at its current location in 1420. The interior holds ten side chapels with 17th and 18th-century heritage, including the Chapel of Souls with three marble altars.
Verified: 2026-05-17
A chapel attached to the Convent of the Servas with a façade decorated in a chequerboard pattern of black and white marble, considered one of the most striking in the Alentejo. Founded in 1676, legend has it that the unusual pattern began as a builder's mistake — and ended up defining the most photographed wall in Borba.
Verified: 2026-05-17
What remains of Borba's medieval walls — one of the first defensive lines protecting Portugal during the Restoration Wars of the 17th century. The site preserves the Porta do Celeiro and traces of the original keep, set within the old walled town that gave rise to the modern village.
Verified: 2026-05-17
One of the founding wineries of the Alentejo Wine Route. Guided cellar tours and tastings introduce visitors to the region's award-winning reds and whites, alongside locally produced olive oil and the prized Rainha Cláudia plum.
Verified: 2026-05-17
