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Location: Olivenza, Llanos de Olivenza, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain
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December 3, 2025
Cycling
Olivenza was Portuguese for over 500 years (1297-1801) and still preserves bilingual inscriptions and Portuguese architecture.
Portugal continues to symbolically claim sovereignty, even though the town is fully integrated into Spain.
•December 3, 2025
Cycling
Castle and Keep
A 13th-century Templar fortress, later expanded by the Portuguese.
The Keep is 36-40 meters tall and offers spectacular views of the historic center.
Bastioned Walls and Historic Gates
The Alconchel Gate and the Calvary Gate are the most emblematic.
Walk along the bastions and discover the star-shaped defensive structure.
Manueline Churches
Santa María del Castillo: altarpiece of the Tree of Jesse and Portuguese tiles.
Santa María Magdalena: spectacular Manueline portal and twisted columns inside.
Museums
•January 3, 2026
Cycling
This is a lesson for humanity: a disputed territory that unites two brotherly peoples.
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24.1km
02:07
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42.8km
03:27
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 270 m
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Location: Olivenza, Llanos de Olivenza, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain