Distance
175.4 km
Duration
3h 50min
Elevation Gain
926m
Region
Alentejo
MotoTrip rating
Scenic8.5
Road Quality8.5
Fun Factor7.0
About This Route
A loop across the Alentejo plains to the great Alqueva lake. Long straights and open bends, cork and holm oak country, the medieval village of Monsaraz on its hilltop and a crossing beside the largest dam in Western Europe. Ideal for a weekend with good wine and a relaxed pace.
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Recommended Stops
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Roman Temple of Évora
Landmark
Historic centre listed by UNESCO.
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Monsaraz
Viewpoint
Walled village overlooking the Alqueva lake.
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Alqueva Dam
Landmark
The wall of the largest dam in Western Europe.
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Portel Castle
Landmark
Medieval castle above the town.