Cycling from Évora to Évora.

We start the day cycling to the cork factory, which will surely be one of the highlight of the day. See how cork is transformed and learn about all you can do with it!

Continue and discover all about the Prickly Pear plantation, on a very interesting visit with Susana or José, 2 brothers owners of the beautiful project. Tasty the prickly pear juice or the tea made with this flower, depending on season. Guided trips will have a picnic lunch here, with products from the farm.

Along the way, we cross Igrejinha, a very white village where all houses have stripes with different colors, given a great painting look to the place.

It´s time to visit the Fita Preta winery, located in a medieval property with a 14^th century’s palace, recently restored after several years left to abandonment. A lot of prized wines here! Or, alternatively, an aromatic herbs farm, where you will taste delicious teas, honey and olive oil. Feel the wonderful aromas.

Distance: 65 km (round route) 36 km (with transfer in the morning)
  Total ascent: 300 mts
 Difficulty: easy
Terrain: rolling terrain, some traffic in the first part
Wine tasting OR aromatic herbal infusions and picnic included in van guided and guided bike tours only.
Dinner included in van guided and guided tours only – Dinner at a very special place, with wine paring
Accommodation: Same hotel

Cycling around Évora

If you are intrigued by the evolution of our kind, puzzled by the enormity of some Neolithic constructions or wondered about the magical meaning of some pre historical sites, than this bike tour day is for you. The biggest dolmen and one of the most important cromlech in Europe with over 5000 years of history are waiting for you.

The ride finishes in Évora, where you will have the chance to wonder around and get immersed in this ancient pre-roman settlement. One of the highlights will be the visit to the surreal XIII century bone chapel. An olive oil tasting will be included in guided tours.

 Distance: 53 kms
Total ascent: 440 mts
Difficulty:  easy
Terrain: flat terrain, some dirt roads. One more demanding climb.
 Picnic and ticket to bone’s chapel included in van guided and guided tours only. Dinner not included.
Same hotel

Cycling from Évora to Monsaraz.

Most of the day is along a brand-new cycling lane, very peaceful and away from traffic.

On some sections our track leaves the ecotrail so that you can enjoy quaint little villages and local cafés. But you can skip those exits if you prefer to take a picnic and enjoy the pure nature. The ecotrail is very flat and it will be a very easy ride.

At the traditional village of Nossa Srª de Machede you can visit a local leather artisan.

After a pause for a cold drink or coffee continue until the mysterious castle of Valongo, which will provide shade while it unveils its roman past…

From here continue on the ecotrail until Reguengos de Monsaraz. You can choose to book a visit to a local distinct winery where the best wine still stages in clay pots! And speaking of clay, let’s stop to visit the capital village of Pottery, São Pedro do Corval.

In the final stage, biking along secondary roads, you will conquer the castle, using all your energy to climb up to Monsaraz.

Distance: 61 km
Total ascent: 355 mts
Difficulty: medium
Terrain: undulating roads
Lunch and dinner included in van guided and guided tours only.
Accommodation: Retiro de Monsaraz,just by the castle of Monsaraz, with swimming pool. This will mean to cycle 6 kms more, so you may want to consider an e-bike if you prefer the premium option we sugest Herdade de S. Lourenço do Barrocal, a charm country hotel with an architecture prize. This hotel is wonderful but a splurge, so if you prefer we can book you in the lovely

Today’s bike tour destination is the fortified village of Monsaraz, an important stronghold in the defense of our nation just by the border with Spain.

On the way we will visit the famous pottery village of S. Pedro do Corval, where you can see the men making magic with the clay, transforming it into beautiful pots and plates, and the ladies painting them with flowers in an impressive speed.

Then with Spain in sight lunch by the biggest artificial lake in Europe, the Alqueva dam reservoir. Then it’s time to conquer the castle, use all your energy to climb up to Monsaraz! Your hotel is either just by the city walls or inside, either option really nice. See the sunset from the tower!

Distance: 50 km
Total ascent: 570 mts
Difficulty: easy, except the climb to Monsaraz
Terrain: flat roads, with one ascent to the castle
Lunch included in van guided and guided tours only. Dinner not included
Accommodation: Same hotel

  Cycling from Monsaraz to Vila Viçosa.

The day’s ride will lead to the marble capital of Portugal and one of the biggest in Europe. The marble triangle will mark the landscape for the next bike tour days. The so called white gold is the main economic driver of the region. Its richness is a constant presence in the wide streets and tall buildings. The picnic lunch and the visit to an impressive fortified sanctuary with an interesting tale will close the morning. Then a rare sight over distinct colored lagoons finishing with accommodation in an aristocratic convent.

Distance: 47 kms
Total ascent: 535 mts
Difficulty: medium
Terrain: undulating, with some climbing
Picnic and dinner included in van guided and guided tours.
Accommodation:  the lovely  Pousada D. João IV, built in a convent, with swimming pool OR Alentejo Marmóris Hotel & SPA, with swimming pool (upgrade)

Cycling from Vila Viçosa to Vila Viçosa or to Estemoz.

As the song says: ‘And now, the end is near…’

Today’s bike tour ride is soft so take this opportunity to taste some local delicacies: Petiscos (Snacks).

From tavern to tavern the ride will delight your senses. The rest of the day will be spent in contemplation and admiration until the doors of Estremoz, the final destination of the journey.

Try to climb up to the marble Donjon tower of the castle of Estremoz! From there the views are impressive!

We cycle back with wineyards and marble quarrys by our side and the amazing scenery will make you forget the kilometers on your legs!

Distance: 48 kms
Total ascent: 240 mts.
Difficulty: easy
Terrain: undulating, with some climbing to the castle
Lunch, consisting on several Petiscos/snacks and dinner included in van guided and guided tours only
 Accommodation: Same hotel
OR
if you prefer you can cycle only 30km  and sleep in Pousada de Estremoz

Transfer to Lisbon airport