21 - 34 km
200 - 300 m
7 Days & 6 Nights
Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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PARTNERS, CREDENTIALS AND MORE
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- Tour Grade
- Distance
21 – 34 km / day
- Profile
Mostly flat and moderately hilly
- Route
Mostly off-road, around 20% paved; about 50% of route on dedicated bike lanes
Optional: 90% paved route
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Itinerary
Arrival in Lisbon
Our guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the interior of Portugal. Welcome to Alentejo!
This first day will be reserved for some relaxation after your arrival to Mora. Enjoy your stay in a town center accommodation, that epitomizes the Alentejo culture, with blue and white corridors linking the corridors to the patios.
Bike from Mora to Pavia
On day one, you will start biking at the town center, head down some narrow streets and then arrive to an old train station.
Do not forget to visit it and to take a second and appreciate the slow and quiet life of the countryside of Portugal. As you follow the train tracks to the sweet water aquarium, you will have an opportunity to discover more fantastic scenery of rivers and lakes! Then, you will be making your way to Pavia and the landscape will most certainly not disappoint. Pavia is an old town with a traditional architectural style and atmosphere.
Bike from Pavia to Arraiolos
A little more of our culture is waiting to be embraced today!
After cycling through local farms, you will visit another old train station and arrive at Arraiolos, an old Portuguese town that holds castles and many typical houses. It is famous for its embroidered wool rugs and carpets which have been made since the middle ages. Arraiolos also has some gastronomical delights that will make your tummy very happy! After a nice meal, recharge your batteries at a beautiful historical convent, where you will be spending the night.
Bike from Arraiolos to Évora
The journey today will take you calmly to Évora, a Unesco World Heritage Site!
You will be amazed with the beauty and history of this old town. The outer walls, the roman temple, the cathedral, it is all right around the corner, waiting for your visit. You will stay here for the next three nights, so take your time and each day explore a bit of this heritage and capital of the region.
Bike Évora Loop to Dolmens
This day will be the most challenging but simultaneously, the most spectacular one.
In these sights there are traces of the presence of man in the plains of Alentejo since ancient times. Thus, making this a very important area for the scholars of today that are studying this specific age of mankind. After having visited some of these places, you will be returning to the old historic center. Riding in the quiet countryside of Évora is all about admiring the view, so make sure you take some time to contemplate your surroundings on this wonderful day! You will also have the chance of visiting a cork-hotel before the end of the day. This sounds like a lot of fun!
Bike Évora Loop to Aqueduct
This day will be dedicated to see how water was transported to the cities in the 1500's.
You will be following a spectacular ancient aqueduct and admiring its water channeling system. As the day consists of following the aqueduct, the ride will be a circular one. Nice little trails alongside the aqueduct will be an absolute joy for everyone. This can also be a chance of going for some more caches. As you return to Évora, it is time to do our last sightseeing, as we will be departing tomorrow.
Departure
This is it! It went by so fast.
Today, it is time to gather all your memories, luggage, belongings and say goodbye to Portugal. It has been a great adventure and we would love for you to come and discover more of Portugal's Nature Trails.
