Drive from Evora to Sagres
 

We've planned a short trip to Spain and Portugal (from France so jet lag is not an issue) and would appreciate any advice on what to see en route.

Day 1: Arrive in Seville and drive to Merida, Spain (revisiting since we love this city)

Day 2: Drive to Evora
visiting Elvas (? worth the stop), Vila Viçosa, Estremoz, (Arraiolos depending on time).

Day 3: Drive to Sagres
This will be a Sunday drive. Should we pass through Beja or head for the coast or through the mountains?

Day 4: Drive to Ayamonte, Spain
Coast drive

Day 5: Shopping for food items, return to Seville for flight home.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi moxie,

Day 4: From Sagres to Faro, the main road (N125, which follows the Algarve coast) usually stays 2-5km away from the shoreline, so the overall "feeling" is not as if you were driving close to the ocean.

Unless you have a specific reason, I don't think I would like to stay in Ayamonte. Tavira, still in Portugal, 20km from the border, looked much nicer. Or a beach hotel near Ayamonte, on the Islas.

Thanks for the help.

Tavira pousada is fully booked so we decided to use our points for a free room in Ayamonte parador...