COMPORTA LOOP

Sunday | 39km & 284m

Our trip begins in Comporta, an area that’s considered to be one of the most beautiful in Portugal. Comporta is located on the Alentejo Coast, a little over an hour south of Lisbon. It is a beautiful countryside area, surrounded by rice paddies, the ocean, sand dunes and pine forests, that for many years was kept secret by those in the know. This is an easy ride to shake off the cobwebs and make sure everything on your Pinarello is to your liking. If something isn’t quite right, now is the time to speak to the mechanic.

MELIDES LOOP

Monday | 83.5km & 837m

On our second day, we will ride around Melides, Comporta’s still-unassuming neighbor to the south. This little village is sandwiched between the wild hills of Serra de Grândola and the crashing waves of the Atlantic. We will ride the Serra de Grândola in the first half of the ride, so pace yourself for the rolling second half of the 80km.

COMPORTA - ÉVORA

Tuesday | 107km & 953m
This route takes us to Évora, a small city that’s considered to be one of the most beautiful in Portugal and is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Evidence can still be seen of its Megalithic and Roman past, and in particular the Roman Temple of Évora is a popular landmark. The roads will be rolling all day and usually they’re completely empty as we ride through the plains and the olive groves typical of this area.

ÉVORA LOOP

Wednesday | 66km & 619m
Riding around Évora is like stepping back in time, into a land of little villages and farms stretching out in every direction, criss-crossed by empty, undulating roads. Aside from the occasional tractor, we can expect to have the road to ourselves all day.

CONVENTO ESPINHEIRO — TORRE DE PALMA

Thursday 98km & 897m

This point-to-point takes us north, from the Convento do Espinheiro to the wonderful wine hotel Torre de Palma, which was built in 1338. While there are no major climbs to speak of, the terrain will be undulating throughout the day so be sure to conserve some energy for the home straight.

CABEÇO DE MOURO — TORRE DE PALMA

Friday | 90km & 875m

This route begins with a short climb followed by a long descent, all in the gorgeous surroundings of the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park. We pass the medieval fortress of Castelo de Vide at the edge of the reserve and then, after 32km, we change direction and head south through the plains of Alentejo, passing through quiet villages and past crumbling ruins of Portugal’s rich past. The Castelo de Alter do Chão is particularly impressive.

DEPARTURE

Saturday
This is our final morning together and after a leisurely breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye, or at least arrivederci, until we meet again. Transfers to the airport will be arranged by our hard-working crew but if you’re planning on staying a few extra days, let us know if we can help with reservations or a few recommendations.

STAYING LONGER?

Adventure Continues…
Do you plan to come a few days early, or stay on after your inGamba adventure has ended? Our concierge can help you plan with a carefully curated selection of hotels, restaurants, bars, and guides. All of our recommendations have been hand-picked by a team of local experts, so you can spend more time enjoying all that this destination has to offer.