After a delightful breakfast at the castle, I set out, in the wrong direction, but corrected, heading south again after 30km or so. Drove through part of Alentejo, N120, past miles of cork trees. They look like California Oaks, just found out they are they same family. Why aren't they grown in California? Beautiful rolling hills up to Santiago de Cacem, got to walk around a fort/castle but not in it. The chapel was open with a special exhibit on St. John, with pictures and statues of him across four centuries. I love the wooden ones.
Beautiful dramatic beach in Vila Nova de Milfontes. Spent a couple of hours walking around town. Cute like Cascais but Alentejo style. Alentejo is a region that has white houses with blue or yellow trim. great look. Winding street, breezes, clean air. There are no straight lines in Portugal. Everything turns and twists, taking time to get there. Worth a stop. Didn't see the castle, it took me three tries to get out of town. Stopped at a "Rural Hotel", wanted 80e for a room in the middle of nowhere, nope. Heard Almograve was pretty. Caught the last of the sunset here and checked into the Residicial, small hotel, Duna Praia, 25e, clean room, thin towels. Good barbecued chicken dinner and Michael (owner) speaks English. A family affair with whining daughter and TV in the restaurant, but quiet and warm room. I may be the only guest this night.
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