The Alentejo-Portugal

The tranquil way of life in the Alentejo makes it the perfect region for a biking holiday. On our way north we ride along the Spanish border, where the only traffic you'll encounter is that of ox-drawn carts and shepherds.
A common sight will be that of the elderly women in traditional black dress, often balancing huge baskets on their heads. Cork trees and olive groves provide the beautiful designs on the hills below and the blue 'azulejo'  trim on the white houses of the villages will catch your eye as we cycle by.