Tavira

After breakfast, we cycled to the Monterosa olive groves for a guided tasting and to learn about both traditional and modern production methods. We learned that olive oil should be stored in dark glass bottles and consumed not long after being opened, to avoid oxidation. I chose not to share that my plastic jug, purchased from Costco, had been in my pantry for at least year and a half!
We continued an additional 14 miles to Tavira, a small town in the Algarve for lunch and to look around.
In the evening, we got together with our fellow travelers and Trip Leaders for a farewell reception, followed by a festive dinner featuring regional Algarve cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients and paired with Portuguese wines. We toasted to the ride, our amazing guides, and to new friendships!Read more