Yes really liked it a lot. Rented a car and drove through Evora and Alandroal (also stayed with relatives there) and into Seville, Granada and Córdoba for a week then circled back to Lisbon through Albufeira. Beautiful country and people. Will definitely return one day.
So, you passed by Lisbon, and Alentejo (Évora and Alandroal) then Spain and back to Portugal trough Algarve...nice road trip. Glad you liked!
If you ever need advice on what to visit, let me know.