Menir da Bulhoa – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

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Portugal

Évora

Monsaraz

Menir da Bulhoa – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

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Menir da Bulhoa – Cromlech of Xerez loop from Monsaraz

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13.9km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.73 km for 210 m

After 11.8 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.52 km

Menhir of Outeiro

Highlight • Monument

The Menhir do Outeiro (in Portuguese: Menir do Outeiro), also known as Menhir no Sítio do Penedo Comprido, is a megalith located halfway between the villages of Outeiro and Barrada, …

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9.83 km

The Menhir of Abelhoa, also known as Menhir of Bulhoa, is a granite menhir located near Monsaraz, in the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz, district of Évora, in Portugal. In 1971 it was classified as a National Monument.

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11.6 km

Convento da Orada

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The monastery of Orada was built between 1700 and 1741 and housed the Order of the Discalced Augustinians until the beginning of the 19th century.

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12.0 km

Cromlech of Xerez

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The Xerez Cromlech stands on open land, close to the Convent of Orada, and with a view of the walls of Monsaraz. It is the second "home" to prevent it from being submerged by the Alqueva dam.

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13.9 km

View from the Monsaraz car park

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Large free parking lot with a great view over the huge reservoir.

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13.9 km

Monument to Cante Alentejano

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This is a work of art. It is a tribute to Alentejo singing and is located near the Alqueva Viewpoint, as well as the Rota dos Menires and the Churches of Monsaraz.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

3.88 km

483 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

4.37 km

1.36 km

1.19 km

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

27°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2025,Xerez Cromlech – Cromeleque do Xerez rondtocht vanuit Monsaraz

Beautiful route. Lots of dirt roads with gravel, and one section where you have to walk a few hundred meters to protect your bike. Not suitable for bad weather or narrow tires.

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