We arrived in Évora on Sunday and on Monday we drove 45 minutes to the hilltop village of Monsaraz.  Monsaraz is surrounding by olive groves and has amazing views of the Alqueva Dam.  It is also one of the oldest places in southern Europe and certainly has a medieval feel including a castle, narrow-cobbled lanes and beautiful white-washed homes.   This was one of Alex and my favorite stops so far while we have been in Portugal.  It is just so picturesque.