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Cycling through the Alentejo

The first and last nights are spent in Vila Nova Milfontes and one night is spent in Zambujeira do Mar, Aljezur, Monchique, Santa Clara and Odemira.

Terrain

The vast majority of the trip is on tarmac lanes and minor roads with very little traffic. Just 3/2mi or 4km/2.5mi are on well-made gravel tracks. It is quite hilly with the largest ascent of 500m on day 4 but distances are short and there is no rush.