Cycle Portugal's Atlantic Coast

Trip Type: Cycling

8 Days
1 - 15 People

Starts From:

NZD $4,995.00 /Person

Cycle from Porto to Lisbon on this eight-day coastal adventure, following the prevailing winds along quiet roads and forest tracks through pine forests, lagoons, …

Cycle Portugal's Atlantic Coast

Cycle from Porto to Lisbon on this eight-day coastal adventure, following the prevailing winds along quiet roads and forest tracks through pine forests, lagoons, dunes and traditional fishing towns. Ride south via Ovar, Aveiro and Figueira da Foz, stopping for fresh seafood, sweet pasteis de nata and a glass of local ginginha. Continue through Vieira and Nazare before heading inland to medieval Obidos. Finish with along the Silver Coast, pausing in the surf village of Ericeira, Sintra and Mafra before arriving in Lisbon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Porto

Day 2: Cycle Porto to Ovar

Day 3: Cycle Ovar to Aviero

Day 4: Cycle Aviero to Figueira da Foz

Day 5: Cycle Figueira da Foz to Vieira

Day 6: Cycle Vieira to Obidos

Day 7: Sintra & Lisbon

Day 8: Lisbon

Trip Inclusions

Meals

0 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Minivan

Accomodation

Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)

Included Activities

Bike Hire Included
Guided Cycling from Porto to Ovar
Guided Cycling from Ovar to Aveiro
Guided Cycling Aveiro to to Figueira da Foz
Guided Cycling Figueira da Foz to Vieira
Caldas da Reinha cavacas (local snack)
Ginginha tasting from a chocolate cup
Guided Cycling Vieira to Obidos (via Nazarre)
Nazarre Beach visit
Lisbon - Castelo de Sao Jorge

Trip Highlights

Ride along Portugal’s excellent network of cycling paths, through verdant forests and to dramatic clifftop views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover the epic contrasts of Portugal, strolling like a local through the bustling streets of Lisbon and Porto and pausing in quiet seaside towns hugging the Atlantic shores.
Fuel up with some of Europe’s finest food and drink, perhaps some freshly caught seafood and sweet pasteis de nata washed down with a glass of local ginginha.
Marvel at the diverse history of Portugal with a visit to Sintra, home of 19th-century royal palaces and 8th-century Moorish castles.
Wander the canals of Aveiro, spot colourful moliceiro boats, admire Art Nouveau facades and taste ovos moles.