Portugal: Castles to Coast

by Barnowl Adventures
Region
Alentejo
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Portugal's Countryside: Castles, Wine & Coastal Bliss. We start from Castelo de Vide, a charming medieval town. We then ride to the medieval fort in Elvas and the ancient town of Évora, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. The rides are generally through scenic landscapes featuring olive plantations and cork trees. At Reguengos and Monsaraz, it is time to slow down and Indulge in wine tastings at traditional wineries (we are at the heart of Alentejo's wine country!). The tour culminates in the coastal town of Vila Nova de Milfontes, offering a perfect blend of physical challenge, cultural immersion, and natural beauty.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer from Lisbon Airport/Lisbon Town

Arrival and Transfer from Lisbon Airport/Lisbon Town

Day 2: Loop Ride around Castelo de Vide

40 km 604 m

D1

Loop Ride around Castelo de Vide

Day 3: Castelo de Vide to Elvas

95 km 897 m

D2

Castelo de Vide to Elvas

Day 4: Elvas to Reguengos de Monsaraz

80 km 918 m

D2

Elvas to Reguengos de Monsaraz

Day 5: Loop Ride around Reguengos de Monsaraz

63 km 567 m

D1

Loop Ride around Reguengos de Monsaraz

Day 6: Reguengos de Monsaraz to Évora

47 km 490 m

D1

Reguengos de Monsaraz to Évora

Day 7: Rest Day in Évora

Rest Day in Évora

Day 8: Évora to Grândola

91 km 665 m

D2

Évora to Grândola

Day 9: Grândola to Vila Nova de Milfontes

72 km 690 m

D2

Grândola to Vila Nova de Milfontes

Day 10: Departure to Lisbon

Departure to Lisbon

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Alentejo

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