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GA PROGRAMME

THURSDAY, June 9

For FCS Board Members
Convento do Espinheiro, Evora
04:30pm-07:30pm FCS Board meeting, San Jeronimo room
08:30pm Board dinner, Cistern Hall


For FCS Members and partners and YFCS
Convento do Espinheiro, Evora
08:30pm (optional) Welcome cocktail-dinner, Cloisters


FRIDAY, June 10






For FCS & YFCS Members
Convento do Espinheiro, Evora
D. Vasco room
09:00am-11:00am 25th Friends of the Countryside General Assembly*
11:30am-12:45pm Conference: "Landowners committed to Biodiversity: using creative solutions"*
12:45pm-01:00pm Famigro Award ceremony
*agenda under construction

For Partners
09:00am Meet at Convento do Espinheiro, departure by bus
Visit of Monsaraz, Sao Pedro do Corval and Reguengos de Monsaraz


For All
01:30pm-03:00pm Walking lunch at Convento do Espinheiro, Divinus restaurant

Afternoon
Option 1:
03:30pm-05:00pm (optional) Workshop Convento do Espinheiro, "Generational Hand over, When?",

San Jeronimo room
Option 2:
03:30pm-06:30pm (optional) Visit Evora and wine tasting


Gala dinner
Convento do Espinheiro
08:30pm Gala dinner under the patronage of TRH the Duke and Duchess de Bragança
Wildlife Estates label for Portugal ceremony



SATURDAY, June 11

Visits in the Countryside, the best of Alentejo
Departure from the meeting points at walking distance from the hotels. The estates are in the surrounding area of Evora, maximum 130km.
09:00am-06:00pm

 

You will have the opportunity to visit and discuss: wine, cork, quality food, breeding, heritage, tradition, landscapes and successful and inspiring businesses.


BLUE TOUR
"HERITAGE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Herdade Outeiro da Esquila, Castelo Ventoso, Dona Maria winery

RED TOUR
"ALENTEJO, UNIQUE REGION"
Ganaderia Murteira Grave, the Alqueva Dam, ( & if time allows, Herdade do Esporão)


GREEN TOUR
"FROM BARK TO BOTTLE"
Coruche, Amorim Forestal, Equipar

YELLOW TOUR
"VINEYARDS, ART & GASTRONOMY"
Quinta do Quetzal, almonds and olive farm

ORANGE TOUR- YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE
"VISION FOR THE FUTURE"

Monte da Serralheira, Vila Santa- Joao Portugal Ramos
Fitapreta : dinner and dancing

 

 

FCS Dinner

 

From 07:00pm Drink and visit of the Palacio de Cadaval and St John the Evangelist Church
08:45pm Informal dinner  at Pousada de Evora

 


SUNDAY, June 12
Post Tour : Very early departure for the flight to the Azores

YFCS : 12:00 noon : Brunch at Pipa Roza for those still around (at own cost)

Alcarcova de Baixo 19, centre of Évora : https://piparoza.pt/

And if you still have time after, climb to the top of the cathedral roof for stunning views!

 

 

Dress codes:

Informal dinners: tenue de ville

Gala dinner: cocktail dress

Visits : casually smart- comfortable shoes

Pre tour and Post tour: casually smart- comfortable shoes- hiking equipment  and binoculars

For those with time on Sunday, here are some places to visit or revisit.
 

Cathedral of Évora: 

Standing at Évora’s highest spot, this cathedral's first version was built shortly after the reconquest in 1186 but has since been expanded into what it is today. It is believed the flags of Vasco da Gama's fleet were blessed in this cathedral. A climb onto the roof (80 steps) is certainly worth it for the view!

Roman Temple of Évora:

The temple was built at the dominant point of the Évora acropolis in the first decade of the 1st century. It is also erroneously named the Temple of Diana. It stands as the pride and joy of Evora's inhabitants

Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval: 

Also in the heart of the historical centre, this palace was used by both the governor of the city and occasionally as a royal residence. Sporting a unique blend of Moorish, Gothic and Manueline styles, perhaps the most dominating feature is the tower. 

Igreja dos Lóios:

Situated near Évora’s highest point and bordering  the Roman temple, this is a church built in the 15th century and is rich with history. Many of the original features were destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. 

Church of St. Francis: 

A church perhaps best known for its chapel called “capela dos ossos”, or Chapel of Bones. Although the church itself is nothing to sneeze at, the chapel stands out as its walls are made of human bones and skulls, with the rather morbid inscription 'Melior est die mortis die nativitatis' (Better is the day of death than the day of birth).

 

São João Evangelista Church:

Built on top of the ruins of a Moorish castle, this 15th century church is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful private churches in all of Portugal. 

Roman walls:

Also known as “Cerca Romana” are the defensive walls of which only parts now remain. The New Wall or Fernandina Wall replaced or broadened the Roman Wall in the 14th century and remains intact.

Universidad de Évora

Founded in 1559 by Cardinal Henry, it was the second university of Portugal. The Jesuits taught most subjects save Medicine, Civil Law and the contentious parts of Canon Law until their expulsion 200 years later. Today it hosts 7800 students, out of which 1500 are foreign. 

 

Museu de Évora:

It was founded in 1915 and holds a collection of nearly 20.000 pieces, varying from Roman antiquities to Renaissance art. The paintings hold special importance, among them a set of 13 panels depicting the life of the Virgin and the Passion of Christ, painted by unknown artists from the Bruges School. 

 

Museu de Artesenato e do Design: 

It displays various handicrafts and design-pieces with a local twist, mostly focusing on the cork, pottery and tapestry of the region. 

 

Casa do Montado: 

The Cork Oak Forest Museum focuses on the local and rich history of cork. This is the most important region in the world when it comes to cork-production.

 

Palácio dos Condes de Basto:

Also known as St. Michael's Palace, its history is intimately connected to two families: the Counts of Basto and the Eugénio de Almeida family. The first constructed the house to largely look like what it does today, while the former is responsible for extensive restoration and conservation of the house. 

 

Casas Pintadas: 

These buildings were originally connected to the Palace of the Inquisition and served as residence for the judges of the Holy Office. They were named after a set of unique 16th century frescoes that adorn the gallery and the attached oratory in the garden. 

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