HT to Aljazur Praia do Canal

A short 34.9 mile ride up and down lots of hills, including some rough, rocky lanes. We started the day with a one mile rocky lane out and back to the cliff-lined coast near our lodging. Very scenic country then off via a wandering road route including some very long uphill and downhill routes, routes along irrigation canals, and sandy roads. Village on the cliffs. A stop at Mara Vilhas for lunch and walk down to the very pretty and very deep beach at the mouth of a river. Long downhill where I raced ahead then had to turn back and go look for our group of six because they had stopped for a minor bicycle malfunction. A last, steep rocky climb to the five star hotel/resort with awesome swimming pool - where I did five lengths. Cool room, though the construction arrangement of rooms in blocks is reminiscent of a prison. Bed even had curtains - which were pulled by staff while we were at dinner. Staff required to accompany us to our rooms and show us important stuff we needed to know. Black pork for dinner on huge log dining table.Read more