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Multistage route
Off the Road - Into the Wildscapes
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Photo: Nuno Antunes, Portugal Wildscapes
“Off the Road” cycle route Into the Wildscapes includes:
1. Journey from Castro Verde through the steppe land of the Great Bustard into the mining heritage of Aljustrel.
2. Journey from Aljustrel to Ourique passing through the charming rural village of Messejana.
3. Journey between Ourique and Almodôvar exploring the secrets hidden in archaeological sites along the way.
4. Journey through the hills and valleys, from Almodôvar to Mértola, to find the Guadiana, the grand southern river.
5. Loop journey from Mértola along the East bank of the river Guadiana, cycling through the Natural Park and the mining heritage of São Domingos.
6. Journey from Mértola to Castro Verde, closing the 400 Km route, crossing the lands of the Iberian lynx and the plain fields of Alentejo where an epic battle was fought.
Portugal Wildscapes offers a natural experience that journeys through unique landscapes. The cycling is on gravel and dirt paths but also includes secondary quiet roads.
Author’s recommendation
Rest stops
Restaurant "O Bombeiro"Pizzaria Campo Branco
Restaurant "O Celeiro"
Restaurant "A Cavalariça"
Adega do Pescador
Restaurant "O Cabecinha"
Restaurante Imperial
Cantinho Azul
Fio d´ Azeite
Restaurant "As Piscinas Aljustrel"
Restaurant "Mirante"
Tasca do Filipe
Pizzaria Rafaelo
Churrasqueira "O Fogareiro"
Bangula
Churrasqueira Pátio de Ourique
O Lobo
Restaurant "Adega do Monte Velho"
Restaurant "Boa Viagem"
O Novo Coimbra
Restaurant "Castro Da Cola"
Restaurant "Camões"
"Tasquinha do Medronho"
Pizzaria Ricordi
Taberna do Serafim
1680 gourmet taste
Pizzaria "O Forno"
Café | Restaurant Almodôvar
Casa Fatana
Restaurant "Repuxo"
Restaurante Alengarve
Restaurant "Cegonha Branca"
Restaurant "CIGA"
Restaurant "Regional A Esquina"
Al Andaluz
Restaurant/Guest House "De São Domingos"
Seppia - Alentejo Star Hotel
Mina de S. Domingos- Palacete dos Alcaides
Restaurant/Pizzeria "A Paragem"
Casa de Pasto - Cafetaria Tamuje
Restaurant "Migas"
Vila Velha - Restaurant and local shop
Tavern "João das Cabeças"
Pateo Da Villa
Casa do Alentejo
A Planície
Restaurant "Seara"
Aliança
Restaurant/Pizzeria "Villa Itália"
Restaurant "Castro"
Tips and hints
Our suggestion is a six days journey along the route but you may customize your own adventure.
If you pretend to ride in a self-supported way, plan your route in advance. Although there is a wide range of services along the route, it is recommended to confirm their availability in advance.
It will be possible to refill your water canteen in the villages along the route. Not all existing fountains will have drinking water, but there are many cafes and local people available to help when in need.
Avoid the summer months due to the high temperatures. In July and August, crossing the Alentejo can be a very intense experience!
During winter and in limited periods of heavy rainfall, some river passages may be temporarily conditioned.
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Journey from Castro Verde through the steppe land of the Great Bustard into the mining heritage of Aljustrel.
Journey from Aljustrel to Ourique passing through the charming rural village of Messejana.
Journey between Ourique and Almodôvar and explore archaeological sites along the way.
Journey through the hills and valleys, from Almodôvar to Mértola, to find the Guadiana, the grand southern river.
Loop from Mértola along the East bank of the river Guadiana, cycling through the Natural Park and the mining heritage of São Domingos.
Travel from Mértola to Castro Verde, closing a 400 km route, which crosses the lands of the Iberian lynx and the fields of Alentejo where an epic ...
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