Today we were shuttled 2 hours south to begin our 28 mile ride to Mertola. Our guides described our adventure as a full day of "fundulations". I can tell you that there was a combination of some steep hills and white knuckle downhill, pumping the brakes sections! It was fun and a challenge at the same time for me. Mark seems to move effortlessly along!
We stopped for lunch at a rural cafe for a farm fresh meal, then continued on to the fortified hilltop town of Mertola,
perched above the Guadiana River.
After settling in at the hotel, we were treated to a boat ride up the Guadiana River, where we were able to view the town, castle, and whitewashed homes with red tile roofs.
Before dinner, we tasted some local wines and our guides treated us to a presentation about the regions, politics, and history of Portugal.
We finished the evening with a group dinner featuring traditional Portuguese food and lots of lively conversation!Read more
TravelerIt sounds like you had to work for your meals today! But neat to do a transport triathlon, seeing the countryside by bus, bike and boat.That town built into the hillside beneath the town castle is so cool. You don't see that in the US! Love you both!
May 18 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
TravelerIt sounds like you had to work for your meals today! But neat to do a transport triathlon, seeing the countryside by bus, bike and boat.That town built into the hillside beneath the town castle is so cool. You don't see that in the US! Love you both!