Southern Portugal Circle Route by ChatGPT

Plan a circle motorcycle route from Faro up to Evora and back to Faro using 50% A roads, 50% B roads, no motorways

Certainly! Here’s a suggested motorcycle route from Faro to Évora and back, which includes both A roads and B roads.

Please note that this route is an estimate and you may need to adjust it according to the real-time traffic and road conditions.

Route from Faro to Évora:

  1. Start in Faro and head north on the N2 road towards Almodôvar.
  2. In Almodôvar, turn right onto the IC1/A2 road and head towards Ourique.
  3. At Ourique, exit the A2 road and turn left onto the N123 road towards Castro Verde.
  4. In Castro Verde, turn right onto the N386 road and head towards Aljustrel.
  5. From Aljustrel, continue north on the N261 road to Beja.
  6. In Beja, take the N18 road and head towards Évora.
  7. You will reach Évora after approximately 75 km.

Route from Évora to Faro:

  1. Leave Évora on the N18 road heading south.
  2. In Alcáçovas, turn left onto the N254 road and head towards Viana do Alentejo.
  3. From Viana do Alentejo, continue on the N257 road towards Alcácer do Sal.
  4. In Alcácer do Sal, turn left onto the N253 road and head towards Grândola.
  5. In Grândola, turn right onto the N262 road and continue towards Santiago do Cacém.
  6. From Santiago do Cacém, take the N120 road and head towards Odemira.
  7. Continue on the N120 road until you reach Lagos, where you can take the N125 road back to Faro.

This route covers approximately 430 km and includes a mix of A roads and B roads. It should take about 6-7 hours to complete, depending on your speed and the number of stops you make. Please remember to follow all traffic rules and regulations and ride safely.

Now do the same, but include scenic stops and cheap places to eat at usual meal times, assuming a departure time of 8am

Sure, I can add some scenic stops and cheap places to eat to the previous route. Here’s the revised plan for a motorcycle trip from Faro to Évora and back:

Route from Faro to Évora:

  1. Start in Faro at 8am and head north on the N2 road towards Almodôvar.
  2. After approximately 50km, take a break and admire the view from the summit of the Serra do Caldeirão mountain range.
  3. Continue on the N2 road and stop for lunch in Almodôvar. A recommended budget-friendly restaurant is Tasca do Zé Russo, which serves traditional Portuguese food.
  4. After lunch, join the IC1/A2 road and head towards Ourique.
  5. Take a scenic detour to visit the historic town of Castro Verde and its castle.
  6. From Castro Verde, continue on the N386 road to Aljustrel.
  7. Stop for a coffee and a sweet treat at Pastelaria Carrasqueira in Aljustrel, which offers a variety of cakes and pastries.
  8. From Aljustrel, continue north on the N261 road to Beja.
  9. Take a break to visit the Beja Castle and the Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
  10. In Beja, take the N18 road and head towards Évora.
  11. You will reach Évora after approximately 75 km.

Route from Évora to Faro:

  1. Leave Évora on the N18 road heading south.
  2. Stop at the Menhir do Outeiro, a prehistoric stone monument located near the town of Montemor-o-Novo.
  3. In Alcáçovas, turn left onto the N254 road and head towards Viana do Alentejo.
  4. Stop for lunch in Viana do Alentejo at the Restaurante O Celeiro, which serves traditional Alentejo cuisine at reasonable prices.
  5. From Viana do Alentejo, continue on the N257 road towards Alcácer do Sal.
  6. Take a detour to visit the Comporta beach, known for its long sandy shores and clear waters.
  7. In Alcácer do Sal, turn left onto the N253 road and head towards Grândola.
  8. Stop at the Lagoa de Santo André, a coastal lagoon with a variety of bird species and walking trails.
  9. In Grândola, turn right onto the N262 road and continue towards Santiago do Cacém.
  10. Stop for a coffee and a pastry at Pastelaria Manuel Natário in Santiago do Cacém.
  11. From Santiago do Cacém, take the N120 road and head towards Odemira.
  12. Stop at the Zambujeira do Mar, a picturesque fishing village with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  13. Continue on the N120 road until you reach Lagos, where you can take the N125 road back to Faro.
  14. Stop for dinner at O António in Lagos, a restaurant that offers a variety of grilled fish and seafood dishes at reasonable prices.

This route covers approximately 430 km and includes several scenic stops and budget-friendly food options. It should take about 8-9 hours to complete, depending on your speed and the time spent at each stop. Please remember to follow all traffic rules and regulations and ride safely.