Walking in Paradise

• Transfer :  to our farm, Monte do Serrado de Baixo.
  
• Briefing.
  
• Dinner :  included in guided and self guided tours.

Leaving the guesthouse towards the 16th century aqueduct, built to solve the water shortages in the city, this walk will lead to the Ancient city of Évora. Along the way the small farms and aromatic herbs that grow by the aqueduct will keep you company. To end the day, after a visit to the most relevant historical sites, there is nothing better then a cool calm drink in Évora centre square surrounded by age old buildings feeling the flow of life passing you by.

• Location: Évora
• Distance: 12 to 15 km’s– your choice
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dinner: Not Included
• Accommodation: At Same Place

Enjoy the beautiful Holm oak forest dotted by impressive granite boulders which, 6000 years ago, were used by our ancestors to build their burial sites and magic cult sites. Discover these sites and their surroundings. You will visit the Dolmen of Zambujeiro – biggest in Europe, the Cromlech of Almendres, the Menir of Almendres and the church of Mitra.

• Location: Évora
• Distance: 15, 16 or 18 km’s
• Difficulty: Easy
• Lunch: Not Included
• Dinner: Not Included
• Accommodation: At Same Place

Today we will take you on our van to visit Arraiolos village and its surroundings. We will stroll in the village visiting the castle and the museum. We will go to the lovely Ravasqueira farm and visit the private carriage collection and taaste their delicious wine. Then we will take you to Évora where you can visit the city, because it is well worth it every minute you give it!

Today while we follow along the lovely river Degebe.  We discover old water mills and try to imagine how they worked. Then we leave the river side and start walking up to conquer wonderful views. Finally a castle starts to take shape in the horizon. It is the surreal castle of Valongo, built in the middle of nowhere by, some say, the Romans.

• Location: Évora
• Distance: 12 km’s
• Difficulty: Easy+
• Lunch: Not Included
• Dinner: Not Included
• Accommodation: At Same Place

We start walking along a closed railway through beautiful scenery. With luck we will encounter some black pigs, cows and sheep. Then we climb steep tracks that lead to the castle of Évoramonte. At the castle follow the walls all the way around and take in the beautiful views. You can see Spain from here!

• Location: Évora
• Distance: 10 km’s
• Difficulty: Easy
• Lunch: Not Included
• Dinner: Not Included
• Accommodation: At Same Place

The unforgettable village of Monsaraz, built in a castle on top of a hill, is always at view.Schist Rock walls will guide the walk around the beautiful fortification and finally the last climb conquers the castle and its stunning well-kept village and views over the Alqueva lake. In season you can even finish with a swim or a canoe trip!On the way back to the farm visit a pottery in São Pedro do Corval.

• Location: Monsaraz
• Distance: 11 km’s
• Difficulty:Easy+
• Lunch: Not Included
• Dinner: Included in guided and self guided
• Accommodation: At Same Place