"We did not leave Vila Real until after 11.00 this morning as it was raining quite hard. We went to enquire in Monte Gordon about the 'Ecovia do Litoral' which is a published cycle track, over 200 km in length but we were told that it was 'disconnected' which we took to mean being not continuous. We were advised to use the N125 which we both agreed was the worst, and most dangerous, road that we had used on our journey so far. When we reached Tavira, we went to the tourist information office there and they said we could use the Ecovia and directed us to where it left the town. We followed it for about 8 km but it was not the best experience as it was more suitable for mountain bikes. We ended up back on the N125 and looked for accommodation in Fuseta but there did not appear to be anything available there. We went on to Olhao where we were directed to a basic but decent hotel with a good restaurant next door."
And we thought that we had got them over the worst before we left! Sounds as if they could do with an escort on the N125. Where is Henrietta when you need her?
Photo: Some locals went to great lengths to avoid the cyclists! (Photo sponsored by Lidl - we wish!).
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