{"id":2589,"date":"2017-07-08T18:09:36","date_gmt":"2017-07-08T18:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.howcampers.com\/?p=2589"},"modified":"2018-02-20T14:03:55","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T14:03:55","slug":"itineraires-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howcampers.com\/pt\/sul-campo-praia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sobe e Desce – Lisboa\/Porto\/Lisboa"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1493504805207{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.howcampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Itinerary-The-Unknow-Alentejo-foto_1600.jpg?id=1961) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1493158879406{background-color: #273f44 !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][vc_custom_heading text=”South” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:109px|text_align:left|color:%2369bd53″ google_fonts=”font_family:Amatic%20SC%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”tituloitinerario”][vc_custom_heading text=”countryside and beach” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:39px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Amatic%20SC%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”tituloitinerario”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pick-up \/ Drop-off \u2013 Lisbon” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20italic%3A300%3Aitalic” el_class=”tituloitinerario”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”300px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”90px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

SOUTH-COUNTRYSIDE AND BEACH, is an itinerary of beach and leisure, with cultural and gastronomic enhances of an unveiled inland Alentejo. Starting at the magnificent Lisbon, this itinerary goes through some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes of the West Coast, however, the trip inland, is a nice contrast to those looking for more than just beach. You\u00b4ll find a genuine Portugal, with marked traditions and stunning scenery.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Day to visit Lisbon<\/b>. Our suggestion is to start by an overview of downtown in the Parque Eduardo VII, coming down to Marqu\u00eas de Pombal Square and Avenida da Liberdade. Head downtown and find Restauradores Square and Rossio. Take a view of the Tagus River and Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio, climb up to S\u00e3o Jorge Castle. From up there the view is amazing all the way to the South Bend where you can see Cristo Rei Statue and 25th of April Bridge. Through Alfama and some other \u201cbairros\u201d, you will find that Lisbon is a mix of old costumes and traditions, and new trendy shops and restaurants, amazing night life and a breathtaking cultural environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Later head to the Bel\u00e9m<\/b> quarter, and go back 500 years in time. This was the starting point to sail away and discover new lands and traditions. From the Bel\u00e9m Tower, an old defense fortress, to the Monastery of the Jer\u00f3nimos, built in the 16th Century.<\/span><\/p>\n

But a visit to Bel\u00e9m<\/b> isn`t complete if you don`t try the famous pastry, Past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m. You will love them, add a bit of cinnamon and powder sugar, tastes better.<\/span><\/p>\n

After visiting Lisbon<\/b>, head towards Almada<\/b>, the left bank of the Tagus river, also known as the South bank, over the April 25<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> of April bridge (same construction has the Golden Gate in San Francisco). Head towards Caparica<\/b>; with 20kms of sandy beaches, it is ideal for both, swimmers and surfers.<\/span><\/p>\n

1<\/span>st<\/sup><\/span> overnight – PE Fonte da Telha
\n<\/span>GPS<\/b>: 38.56704801320902, -9.193090795492594<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Towards South you\u00b4ll find Sesimbra<\/b>, with a clear and calm sea, ideal for swimming, and also for the food, since it\u00b4s a fisherman\u2019s village.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, head to Palmela<\/b> village, with superb views of the district of Set\u00fabal<\/b> and where you can visit the Castle, a national monument, now converted into a charming hotel. This region is also known for its wines, especially the famous \u201cMoscatel\u201d of Set\u00fabal, and for its pastries, the \u201cTortas de Azeit\u00e3o\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Known as the \u201cCosta Azul\u201d (Blue Coast) and with its own microclimate and Mediterranean landscape, the hills of Arr\u00e1bida<\/b> reach an altitude of 503 meters, and provide challenging nature walks and amazing views. From the top of the mountain, one can see also the peninsula of Tr\u00f3ia<\/b>, your next destination (you can go by ferry from Set\u00fabal).<\/span><\/p>\n

On the way to Sines<\/b>, one of the main commercial ports of the country, you drive through Carvalhal<\/b>. There are over 40 kms of desert and wild beaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the next stop, in the village of Porto Covo<\/b>, you will find Praia Grande, one of the most sought after by locals and tourists. Located near the north exit of the city. With good access, spacious and sheltered by cliffs, it is one of the most crowded during the summer, with blue flag, and a good surf spot. Among other beaches in the area are the Espingardeiro<\/b> beach, the Pequena<\/b> beach, the Buizinhos<\/b> beach and the bay of Porto Covo<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2<\/span>nd<\/sup><\/span> overnight – <\/span>PE Porto C\u00f4vo
\n<\/span>GPS: <\/b>37.8523817340743, -8.789037730516043<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Heading South will undergo Vila Nova de Milfontes<\/b>, located in the estuary of the Mira river, which gives shelter to several species of birds and marine life, and Zambujeira do Mar<\/b>, where in August is held the Southwest Festival, the largest music festival during the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next stop Castro Verde<\/b>, a small agricultural town that owes its name to an old prehistoric Castro. You should visit Castro Verde on the 3rd Sunday of October to visit the agricultural and craft fair that dates back to the 17th century. It is very well-known and every year attracts thousands of visitors. Also, very interesting to see is the Basilica, covered from top to bottom with magnificent hand painted tiles. The panels of the upper section of the basilica, depict scenes of the battle of Ourique<\/b>, a town 14 kms away, where Afonso D. Henriques, routed the Moors and was proclaimed King of Portugal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then visit M\u00e9rtola<\/b> village, an important river port from the 11th century, rising it\u00b4s castle in a dominant position on one of the Guadiana river stretch. Its importance was such, that during a short period in the 11th century was the capital of a small independent Islamic Emirate.<\/span><\/p>\n

After, you\u00b4ll spend the night at the river beach of Tapada Grande – Mina de S\u00e3o Domingos<\/b>. The beach is simply wonderful. It is equipped with a cafe\/restaurant with terrace and picnic tables right near the beach, so you don\u00b4t have to walk far. The overnight parking for Motorhomes is 100 meters from the beach and has very good condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

3<\/span>rd<\/sup><\/span> overnight – <\/span>PE-TP Praia Fluvial Mina de S\u00e3o Domingos \u2013 Tapada Grande
\n<\/span>GPS: <\/b>37.672309, -7.504258<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The first stop will be on the Alqueva<\/b> Lake<\/b>, the largest artificial lake in Western Europe. It was constructed for the purpose of irrigation of the entire region and production of electricity, in addition to other complementary activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, the Alqueva<\/b> Lake<\/b> is used for boating, water sports and it is an ideal area for Stargazing<\/b>, because of its total absence of light pollution. In its margins, we can visit places like Luz, Mour\u00e3o, Monsaraz<\/b>, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monsaraz,<\/b> known locally as Ninho das \u00c1guias (Eagles\u2019 Nest) \u2013 is perched high above the border plains, a tiny village nestled into fortified walls close to the Spanish border. The views from the walls are magnificent: to the north and west, you survey a typically flat Alentejo plain of vineyards and olive groves, while to the south and east a watery expanse glitters far below the village, part of Europe\u2019s largest artificial reservoir behind the dam at Alqueva<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The village does its best to attract visitors with a series of little galleries, craft shops and restaurants, but it\u2019s really the castle, the higgledy-piggledy streets and stunning views that keep people coming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Four thousand years ago, the region around Monsaraz<\/b> was an important centre of megalithic culture, and various dolmens (covered temples or tombs), menhirs (standing stones) and stone circles survive today. An hour and a half\u2019s driving circuit takes in most of these, and if you throw in lunch and a vineyard visit at nearby Reguengos<\/b> that\u2019s a good day out. Don\u2019t miss a small village called S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval<\/b>, masters of traditional hand painted pottery.<\/span><\/p>\n

The final site for this day is the city of \u00c9vora<\/b>. Its historical, well preserved center, is one of Portugal richest in terms of monuments, which gave the name of the City Museum, and since 1986, declared World Heritage by UNESCO<\/b>. The city is surrounded by a wall, protecting its cultural heritage. The local gastronomy and wineries are reasons why the city is called the “Alentejo Capital<\/b>“.<\/span><\/p>\n

4<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> overnight – PE \u00c9vora
\n<\/span>GPS: <\/b>38.576423313822275, -7.914415569482458<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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First stop of the day, Estremoz,<\/b> lies in the center of a district rich in marble quarries \u2013 so much so that the material is used extensively in the most commonplace surroundings, as you\u2019ll see when you wander its marble-clad streets and squares. It was once an important border settlement where Dom Dinis, an early monarch who set about fortifying Portugal\u2019s frontiers, chose to locate his hilltop palace. Meanwhile, down in the lower town, the vast main square known as the Rossio<\/b> \u2013 properly, the Rossio Marqu\u00eas de Pombal \u2013 has long been the site of one of Portugal\u2019s finest markets, held every Saturday. It starts and finishes early, so it pays to stay over in town on Friday night if you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

The attractive hilltop town of Elvas<\/b>, was once one of Portugal\u2019s mightiest frontier posts, strategically positioned just 15km from Spanish<\/b> Badajoz<\/b>, to the east across the Guadiana River<\/b>. Its star-shaped walls and outlying forts are among the best-preserved military fortifications in Europe, a factor that subsequently helped gain the town UNESCO World Heritage<\/b> status. Its military significance long past, and down to a population of around 25,000, it looks largely to tourism these days \u2013 Spanish day-trippers pop over to climb the steep cobbled streets and sit in the restored central square, while the vibrant Monday market (held on alternate weeks) is a big attraction, held just outside town behind the aqueduct. Otherwise, the town\u2019s main annual bash is its week-long Festa de S\u00e3o Mateus, starting on September 20 and including the largest procession in southern Portugal.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the time, you\u2019ve negotiated the winding road up to Marv\u00e3o<\/b> you\u2019re ready for sensational panoramas, and the remote border outpost doesn\u2019t disappoint. From the dramatically sited rocky outcrop high above the undulating mountain, there are unbeatable views, while within a complete circuit of seventeenth-century walls lies a higgledy-piggledy town of fewer than a thousand residents, inhabiting neat houses with granite windows and pitched red roofs.<\/span><\/p>\n

5<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> overnight – PE Marv\u00e3o
\n<\/span>GPS: 39.3941, -7.37347<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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First stop of the day, the small town of Castelo de Vide<\/b>, throws up one of the nicest surprises in the Alentejo. A castle rises up above a fairy-tale townscape of bright white houses, while steep cobbled streets and placid squares are lined with well-watered pots of geraniums, tumbling house plants and two-meter-high sunflowers. Mineral springs pepper the local hills and the town is full of public fountains in gleaming squares and shaded gardens. It\u2019s one of those places that begs an aimless, meandering stroll, and it\u2019s very easy to find you\u2019ve spent a couple of days here doing not very much at all quite happily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now head towards Nisa<\/b>. Considered by an American magazine as one of the best in the world, the Cheese of Nisa<\/b> is the most recognized and appreciated cheese of the Alentejo<\/b>. Cured, semi-hard and a color between white and yellow, of handicraft production, it is made with raw milk of ewes of the local Merina Branca<\/b> breed, coagulated with thistle and follows a process of slow draining of the curd and subsequent maturation, done in three distinct phases, during 45 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Situated in the borderline of Ribatejo<\/b> and Alentejo<\/b> regions, Ponte de S\u00f4r<\/b> is an essentially agricultural council. Cattle breeding, olive and cork production provide important revenues. It is one of the less populated zones of Central<\/b> and<\/b> South Portugal<\/b>. It is possible to travel many miles without seeing one or two farms. Located in the middle of S\u00f4r<\/b> river stream, Montargil<\/b> dam, mainly conceived for agricultural purposes, has created a vast reservoir. Nowadays, it is an area ideal for leisure, fishing and nautical sports that attracts many visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Montargil<\/b> is a true waterside resort where you can participate in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, rowing, trips in a hovercraft and sports fishing. The Maranh\u00e3o<\/b> reservoir, today provided with a leisure complex integrated within the new municipal Camping Park, is yet one more Alentejo<\/b> location intimately associated with heritage. Overlooking the lake rises the town of Avis<\/b>, with a historical centre which certainly deserves a visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

6<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> overnight – PE Fluvi\u00e1rio de Mora
\n<\/span>GPS: 38.95424, -8.10757<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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In order to better understand the Portuguese Wines, visit the vineyards, the palaces, the cellars, the gardens, the art, and experience wine tasting on some the best wineries of the different regions. We\u00b4ll book your visit.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00c9VORA<\/b> \u2013 Tour and wine tasting at Adega da Cartuxa<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

EA<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 includes visit to the Cellars and Vineyard and wine tasting \u2013 1 wine selection by the Eug\u00e9nio de Almeida<\/a> Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac 5.00 p\/person;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cartuxa<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 includes visit to the Cellars and Vineyard and wine tasting \u2013 3 wine selection by the Eug\u00e9nio de Almeida<\/a> Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac 10.00 p\/ person;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Bruno<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 includes visit to the Cellars and Vineyard and wine tasting – 3 wine selection by the client, of all the Eug\u00e9nio de Almeida<\/a>\u00a0Foundation range (except P\u00eara-Manca Red). Price: \u20ac 20.00 p\/ person (*);<\/p>\n

Sto. In\u00e1cio de Loyola<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 includes visit to the Cellars and Vineyard and wine tasting – 5 wine selection by the client, of all the Eug\u00e9nio de Almeida<\/a>\u00a0Foundation range\u00a0(except P\u00eara-Manca Red). Price: \u20ac 30.00 p\/ person (*);<\/p>\n

(*) According to wine availability.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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ESPOR\u00c3O<\/b> – Tour and wine tasting at Adega – Herdade do Espor\u00e3o<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Located in the heart of the Alentejo and part of the Wine Route, the doors at Herdade do Espor\u00e3o are open to visitors, every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the vineyards, the kitchen gardens and ampelographic field; travel back in time, discovering the history of Defesa do Espor\u00e3o and the objects found at the Perdig\u00f5es Archaeological Complex. Or simply take a break to try regional products, to unveil the secrets of how we make our wines on a visit to the wineries and cellars, and to challenge your senses with a tasting at the wine bar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guided tour of the Wineries and Cellars with classic tasting of 2 wines, Defesa <\/b>White e Defesa <\/b>Red<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac 6.00 p\/ person;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided tour of Wineries and Cellars with tasting of 4 wines: Alentejo vs Douro Selection – Defesa Red and Espor\u00e3o Reserve Red versus Assobio Red and Mur\u00e7as Reserve.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac 15.00 p\/ person<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided tour of Wineries and Cellars with tasting of 4 wines: Varietals vs Blends – tutored tasting of one single varietal white and one single varietal red versus Defesa White and 4 Castas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac 15.00 p\/ person<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Low Season:<\/strong> November, December, January e February.
\n<\/span><\/em>Medium Season:<\/strong> October, March, April e May.
\n<\/span><\/em>High Season:<\/strong> June e September.
\n<\/span><\/em>Peak Season:<\/strong> July e August.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The prices are per Campervan and include<\/b>:<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n