From Tavira, we traveled north through the Eastern Algarve (after Dave went for a quick run that is). We stopped in Alcoutim, a cute town on the Guadiana River, for a coffee and to stretch our legs. On the opposite side of the river is a Spanish town, which is the closest we decided to get to Spain. Originally, we thought about crossing the border and going to Seville, but decided that there was more than enough to see in Portugal and that we'd be too hurried if we tried to pack in Spain, too. Guess we'll just have to come back and explore Spain next time.
Shortly after leaving Alcoutim we came across all of these cutie pies crossing the road. There seemed to be an endless stream of sheep and goats crossing the road. Super cute and worth the pause in the trip.
We continued the road trip with stops in the cute towns of Moura and Monsaraz.
Then we settled into Evora for a couple nights. Although it's a relatively small city, Evora is quite lively and is a major hub in the region. The university (the second oldest in the country) probably plays a role in its vibrancy. Our hotel has a mid-century modern vibe, which we love.
