There was a heavy mist covering the area when we left Evora and, although it thinned and thickened as we drove, it didn't burn off until lunchtime.
The countryside is quite flat and very agricultural with an increased density of vineyards. As we approached the Spanish border we turned off and the road climbed steeply to reveal the medieval village of Monsaraz.
We climbed above the mist to the promise of lovely views, currently obscured. The village itself is absolutely wonderful and once the mist lifted we were treated to wonderful views of the surrounding countryside as well as the largest man-made lake in Europe and one of Portugal's largest projects.
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| Misted out views |
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| The old Castle |
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| Nearby Cromeleque do Xarez, mini-Stonehenge |
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| The old fort - looks like an ideal fixer-upper project |
It really is a magical place and we spent quite a lot of time sitting in the sun looking in awe at the breathtaking views and listening to the bees, birds and distant goat bells clanging. It is quite special!
Bonus pic - not a bad view for Bokkie, through the front windscreen.
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