Portugal's Alentejo Bike Tour Wins Gold at Magellan Awards
LISBON – October 29, 2026 -- A seven-day cycling trip through Portugal's Alentejo region has won Gold in the Tour Operators, Overall category at the 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. Operator Live Love Ride also took Silver in Tour Operators, Service, for its "Alentejo Cycling Experience: A Boutique Slow Travel Journey in Portugal."
The route starts in a medieval hilltop village
The Alentejo Heritage & Wine Country Bike Tour begins in Marvão. Cyclists then pass through cork oak forests, olive groves and vineyards, with stops in Castelo de Vide, Estremoz, Monsaraz and Évora.
Daily rides cover roughly 45 to 80 kilometers. Each day is paired with Alentejo cuisine and wines, distinctive accommodations, local producers and cultural experiences.