CYCLING CAMINO DE SANTIAGO ALENTEJO WITH VILA GALÉ HOTELS

Go beyond the traditional Caminos de Santiago, add new dimensions to your adventure and embark on our exclusive tour, designed to be travelled by MTB, with the possibility of also travelling by Gravel or e-Bike, lasting 5 days/4 nights in Vila Galé hotels!

This is a unique and enriching journey in a tourist programme designed for everyone along the Caminos de Santiago by bike in the Alentejo. Discover ancient stories, experience breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself in memorable cultural experiences.

Come and cycle 13 stages of the Camino Nascente in the Alentejo, discovering stunning landscapes, historic villages and local traditions. You’ll be accompanied by experienced experts who will share fascinating stories and offer you support and accompaniment throughout the journey.

Come with us to experience the authentic culture and gastronomy of the Alentejo, savour local delicacies and discover the region’s culinary secrets while at night you’ll enjoy luxury accommodation in the renowned Vila Galé hotels, providing comfort and convenience after a day of exploration.

For this reason, don’t miss the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most emblematic routes in a unique and exciting way. Above all, join us on the Camino de Santiago and create lasting memories with TRY Portugal!

DAY 1 | MÉRTOLA / AMENDOEIRA DA SERRA / CABEÇA GORDA / BEJA

29km, 53km or 68km (optional)

Departure to Amendoeira da Serra (Stage 3 of the Caminho Nascente) 29km

• Point of Interest: Ermida de Salvador

Departure to Cabeça Gorda (Stage 4 of the Eastern Way) 24km

• Point of Interest: Cabeça Gorda Parish Church

Departure to Beja (Stage 5 of the Eastern Way) 15Km

Accommodation Vila Galé Alentejo Vineyards****

Visit to the winery with wine tasting

Wine dinner at the hotel

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DAY 2 | BEJA / CUBA / VIANA ALENTEJO / ÉVORA

20km, 49km or 85km (optional)

Breakfast at Hotel Vila Galé Alentejo Vineyards****

Departure to Cuba (Stage 6 of the Caminho Nascente) 20Km

• Point of Interest: São Tiago Parish Church / Beja Cathedral
• Point of Interest: Beja Castle
• Point of Interest: Convent of St Francis

Departure to Viana do Alentejo (Stage 7 of the Eastern Way) 29Km

• Point of Interest: Mother Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
• Point of Interest: Viana do Alentejo Castle

Departure to Évora (Stage 8 of the Eastern Way) 36km

• Points of Interest: Evora Cathedral; St James Church

Accommodation at Vila Galé Évora****

Dinner at the Hotel

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DAY 3 | ÉVORA /São M. de MACHEDE / EVORAMONTE / ESTREMOZ / ELVAS

23km, 53km or 80km (optional)

Breakfast at Hotel Vila Galé Évora****

Departure to São Miguel de Machede (Stage 9 of the Caminho Nascente) 23km

• Point of Interest: São Miguel de Machede Church

Departure to Evoramonte (Stage 10 of the Eastern Way) 15km

• Point of Interest: Evoramonte Castle

Departure to Estremoz (Stage 11 of the Eastern Way) 15km

Transport of bikes by van to Elvas or Departure to Elvas by bike 27km

Accommodation at Vila Galé Collection Elvas****

Dinner at the hotel

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DAY 4 | ELVAS / VILA VIÇOSA / ESTREMOZ / SOUSEL / FRONTEIRA / CABEÇO DE VIDE / ALTER DO CHÃO

21km, 54km or 69km (optional)

Breakfast at Hotel Vila Galé Collection Elvas****

Transport of participants and bikes by van to Vila Viçosa for a visit to the town

Transport of participants and bikes by van to Estremoz

Departure to Sousel (Stage 12 of the Caminho Nascente) 21km

• Points of interest: Camões Tower, aqueduct.

Departure to Fronteira (Stage 13 of the Eastern Way) 18km

• Point of interest: Clock Tower

Departure to Cabeço de Vide (Stage 14 of the East Path) 15Km

• Point of Interest: Espirito Santo Church; Cabeço de Vide Castle

Departure to Alter do Chão (Stage 15 of the Eastern Way) 15Km

• Point of Interest: Alter do Chão Castle

Accommodation at Hotel Vila Galé Collection Alter Real****

Dinner at the Hotel

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DAY 5 | ALTER DO CHÃO

Breakfast at Hotel Vila Galé Collection Alter Real****

Visit to the Stud Farm and Falconry

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Discover the Magic of the Ways of St James in the Alentejo and book your place on this exclusive TRY Portugal tour now!