Cycling in Paradise - 4 Days

Cycling from our farm to S. Miguel de Machede

This day’s bike tour leaves the guesthouse toward Igrejinha, one of the most picturesque villages in the Alentejo, known for its bright white houses painted with colorful stripes.

The day is rich in visits to local producers, it's hard to select in between the many choices.

You will ride through peaceful countryside and hardly meet any cars.

Discover how cork is harvested, sorted and transformed, and learn about the countless uses of this extraordinary natural material and one of Portugal’s most iconic exports.

Visits

• Divor dam
• Igrejinha village
• Cork factory
  

Food & tasting

• Local café in Igrejinha
• Winery Fita Preta, set in a 14th century palace
• Winery of Comenda, set in a family estate.
• Winery of Coelheiros, where you may also book a jeep tour around the estate to learn about its sustainable project.
• Pepe Aromas, a Prickly pear plantation
  

Cycling to the Megalithic Area.

Today’s our cycle day blends Évora’s rich cultural heritage with the Alentejo’s peaceful rural and prehistoric landscapes.

The day includes exploring Évora’s historic monuments and local wines before cycling through open countryside of oak forests and rolling fields, leading to significant megalithic sites.

It is a rewarding cycling experience combining culture, archaeology, and nature.

Visits

• Capela dos Ossos (Bones Chapel)
• Évora cathedral
• Roman Temple
• University of Évora
• Dolmen of Zambujeiro – the largest megalithic tomb in Europe
• Almendres Cromlech – the oldest stone circle in Europe, offering a stunning viewpoint over Évora
• Almendres Menhir – an impressive standing stone aligned with ancient astronomical traditions
• Mitra’s Church – a fascinating site blending different eras of local history

Food & tasting

• Ervideira wine shop
• Divinus gormet
• Local cafés and restaurants in Valverde
• Local restaurants in Guadalupe

Cycling from our farm to Valongo.

Today’s ride is one of the easiest and most peaceful stages of a cycling holiday in the Alentejo, following long sections of a new, traffic-free ecotrail. The flat and quiet route is surrounded by nature, making it ideal for a relaxing day on the bike. Along the way, cyclists can choose to stay on the ecotrail for a fully immersive natural experience or take optional detours through small villages, stopping for coffee, meeting locals, or enjoying a picnic in scenic surroundings. The day ends with a well-earned wine tasting, followed by a transfer back to our farm.

Visits

• Ecotrail
• Village of Nossa Senhora de Machede
• Leather artisan
• Castle of Valongo

Food & tasting

• Local café at Nossa Senhora de Machede
• Local restaurant in Montoito
• Ervideira Winery

Cycling from our farm to Évora and back

This easy cycling day in the Alentejo offers a perfect balance of gentle riding, culture, and gastronomy. Starting from a countryside farmhouse, the route leads through scenic landscapes toward Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where cyclists can explore historic streets, monuments, and viewpoints at a relaxed pace. The day also highlights regional flavors, including local cheese and Alentejo wines, making it an ideal experience for travelers seeking culture, food, and a leisurely cycling route.

Visits

• Évora Aqueduct
• Cathedral of Évora
• Roman Temple
• University of Évora
• Bones chapel
• Viewpoint of Alto de São Bento

Food & tasting

• Cheese tasting in Cachopas
• Ervideira wine shop
• Local cafés and restaurants in Évora
• Alentejo cooking class in our farm

Cycling from Reguengos to Monsaraz

This day’s cycling route begins with a morning transfer to Reguengos de Monsaraz, with the final destination set for the spectacular fortified village of Monsaraz — a medieval stronghold overlooking the Spanish border.

Throughout the day, the ride is enriched with frequent stops and discoveries. You’ll cycle through the largest pottery village in the country, several prehistoric monuments rise quietly from the landscape, offering a powerful reminder of how long this territory has been shaped by human presence.

The journey blends culture, craftsmanship and sweeping landscapes, culminating in a rewarding climb to one of the most iconic villages in the Alentejo.

Visits

• São Pedro do Corval, the largest pottery village in Portugal.
• Menir of Bulhôa and Outeiro
• Cromelech of Xerês
• Alqueva Dam Reservoi, the largest artificial lake in Europe
• Monsaraz Castle & Village, climb to the hilltop fortress

Food & Tasting

• Lunch by the lake at the Alqueva Dam Reservoir
• Traditional restaurants in Monsaraz
• Ervideira wine Shop

Cycling from Estremoz to Terena.

This day’s ride leads into the marble capital of Portugal, this white gold shapes the landscape and the culture. Since centuries it has been the economic engine of this region, and its presence can be felt everywhere in the wide streets, elegant façades, and tall buildings carved from stone.

Along the route, you can see lagoons of vivid colors, in shades of blue, green, and rust red.

Some historical monuments will also capture our attention, castles, palaces or sanctuaries will pop up during the day, a peaceful setting that blends nature, spirituality, history, and medieval architecture.

Visits

• Castle and tower of Estremoz
• Borba Village
• Marble Quarries
• Vila Viçosa village
• Ducal palace
• Terena castle
• Sanctuary of Terena
  

Food & tasting

• Local cafés
• Local restaurants