The now Pousada dos Loios of Evora city was the S. João Evangelista Monastery or Monastery of Loios. It was founded in 1487 by the 1st Count of Olivença, D. Rodrigo Melo and constructed under license by D. João II on lands where part of the Arabic Castle of Évora used to stand. This castle was in complete ruins having suffered a fire during the 1383-85 revolution, due to battles supporting D. João, Master of Avis, who was to ascend to the throne as D. João I.
Between the Gothic Cathedral of Évora and the Roman Temple
Staying the night at the Pousada de Évora, the Loios Convent, means visiting a long distant passed having the privilege of reliving the history of every stone, every object including the simple and rudimental cubicles of the old Canon Regulars’ dormitories, which today have been converted into bedrooms with affable decoration.
History
The building where today is found the”Pousada dos Lóios” is the old Monastery of S. João Evangelista or of Lóios – of the congregation of the Canons Regular (cónegos azuis). It was founded in 1487 by D. Rodrigo Melo, the 1st Count of Olivença and constructed under license by D. João II, on lands where there once had been part of the Évora Castle of Arab origin.
In the eighteenth century this monastery underwent many alterations ordered done by the high priest Master José de Santa Marta, since its ruined state was added to by the damage done by the earthquake of 1755 which badly hit the building and the city of Évora.
Restaurant
In the old Cloisters of the Lóios Convent, arose the Pousada de Évora's restaurant, where you can find typical cuisine of the region from the old times, served with affection and excellence.
Rooms
In the Pousada de Évora, since the rooms are the old dormitory chambers of the Canons Regular, all the rooms have their own characteristics and are unique in themselves
The Pousada de Évora is made up of: - 26 standard rooms
- 4 superior rooms
- 4 suites
- 1 Royal suite
- 1 Presidential suite
