The Alentejo is good accessible as well from Lisbon as Faro. In terms of highways the Alentejo is linked to Lisbon, the Algarve and Spain.
Portugal’s road system is well developed, two –lane highways are most common.
Traffic is generally light backups are uncommon, even on the roads to the beaches. On secondary roads you may have to stop for a shepherd with his sheep crossing the road. Conditions of secondary roads vary.