Alentejo is located in the South part of Portugal, between Lisbon and the Algarve. The word itself “Além-Tejo” means “beyond the Tagus River”, since its geographical limits start right there, after the Tagus River. It borders also, on East with Spain and on West with the Atlantic Ocean. Most noteworthy the region occupies about…
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Portugal Destinations
Portugal has a very strong feature, which is often associated with its climate, its light and its beaches, but it goes beyond that. Portugal has culture, wines and landscapes, as well as beaches. In this text you can find 4 natural destinations that encompass all these aspects. Algarve We start with the most logical, with…
Sara Bodowsky’s experience in “The Alentejo Vineyards Colours”
RBS Group’s journalist Sara Bodowsky came for a luxury bike tour with us in Alentejo last September, and now writes all about her experience. Passing through emblematic places in the region, like Évora, Beja or Monsaraz, the “feeling of crossing the sunny fields of the south of Portugal with the wind blowing in the face”…
Alentejo’s Gastronomy
Alentejo’s gastronomy is easily one of Portugal’s most flavourful, which in its own right is a country well known for its typical dishes, ranging from fish to meat to seafood. There are inumerous dishes that make for Alentejo’s cuisine, and even more stories to go with them. Typical Alentejo cuisine, so it’s told, comes from…
An australian winemaker in Portugal for 34 years
It was in 1978 that David Baverstock came to Portugal for his holidays, and met Maria Antonieta, the love of his life, in a beach at Costa da Caparica. Four years later he would return to Portugal for good, doing what he’s still doing, working as head winemaker at Herdade Esporão. David Baverstock was born…
Alentejo wines, what’s so special about about them?
We wouldn’t blame you if you thought Alentejo was nothing more than a beautiful region, with its long plains, fantastic beaches and unique landscapes. The truth is, it’s so much more than that: it’s one of the most important wine regions of Portugal! However, as in most success stories, it wasn’t always like that. For…
10 must-see locations in Alentejo
Throughout our bicycle tours we have the privilege to go through some of the most amazing locations in Portugal, in the Alentejo. This region is rich in tradition, preserved historical legacy, and the beauty that nature bestowed it. They’re fantastic places. Keep reading and find out about what makes these places unmissable not only in our…
Marvão Castle – A National Monument
Santa Maria de Marvão’s landscape, in Portalegre, Alentejo, is dominated by the castle that stands between the walls and towers of the medieval village. And the history of the protection of this village is entwined with a legend. The Marvão castle, considered a national monument, stands 850 meters above sea level, built on a quartz…
Touring the Blue Coast
A biking holiday shoud be fun, enriching and invigorating, not just healthy. One of our tours addresses these three goals, using the beautiful “Costa Azul” (Blue Coast) as a backdrop. The Blue Coast stretches from Lisbon to Sines (160 km), with extensive sandy areas, rocky slopes, nature reserves, tiny villages and picturesque towns, making it…