Bike and Tasting Alentejo

Bike and Tasting is a guided, single-base cycling holiday at the Convento do Espinheiro, a restored 15th-century convent 2 km from Évora's UNESCO-listed centre. With no packing and unpacking, each morning starts with a delicious breakfast before you meet your guide for a beautiful ride. Sleep like a king, ride like a discoverer.

Every day is different. Ride to Igrejinha and the cork and wine country, explore Évora's monuments and viewpoints, climb to the hilltop fortress of Monsaraz above the Alqueva Lake, and visit the marble towns of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa. Along the way you meet family-run wineries, artisans and traditional producers, each with its own story.

A knowledgeable local guide and support van accompany every ride, and the programme is flexible. It can be done as an e-bike tour, and it's your holiday, so the operator adapts the days to suit you.

Highlights Five nights in a restored 15th-century convent near Évora Wine and cork route, with a cork factory and prickly pear farm visit Évora's Roman Temple, cathedral, university and Chapel of Bones Pottery village of São Pedro do Corval and hilltop Monsaraz Marble towns of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa, and the Ducal Palace Winery and wine shop tastings, picnics and local restaurant lunches

Surface and terrain
Mostly flat to undulating secondary roads, with some dirt tracks around Évora. Daily ascent is 200 to 340 m. The Monsaraz day ends with a steep climb to the castle. Rated Easy+.

Weather
The Alentejo is hot and dry in July and August, so rides are best in the morning. Spring and autumn are mild and ideal, and winters are cool with some rain.

Suitable for
Leisure riders and foodies wanting relaxed, fully guided rides with luxury accommodation and no daily packing. Suits couples and small groups, including less confident riders on e-bikes.