WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling

Support Level

• Experienced, knowledgeable local Guide
• A GPS device on your handlebar with all bike tracks preloaded
• Our comfortable support and backup vehicle van with air conditioning
• Techno-mechanical assistance at all times
• All transportation from airport pick-up to drop-off
• All baggage transportation by our team
• Documentation booklet about PortugalBike Tour
• Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance
• First-Aid assistance on location

Accommodations

• Two cosy 4* Hotel front to the sea and near to the beach
• One modern and charming 4* Hotel front to the sea
• One charming Pousada front to the sea with pool
• One 4* charming Hotel in town with pool
• One 4* modern Hotel in town with pool

Meals

• 6 Breakfasts
• 6 Dinners (including our famous wines, cheeses and desserts)
• Daily water supply, fruits, energy-bars, nuts etc.

Gear

• Superior quality gravel bicycle with a straight handlebar and a front suspension, disc brakes and 30 speeds, tailored to your height and specifications
• PortugalBike cycling jersey to keep
• PortugalBike water bottles to keep
• Specialized helmets (optional)

Please note:

Prices are based on a double bedroom occupancy (hotels may be different depending on availability) | Supported version: We require a minimum of 4 people to confirm a scheduled departure | Groups: Discount for Groups of 8 or more people | | E-Bike rental: + Euro 350 | If you wish a different date, ask us for prices and availability | If you wish to ride with one of our Guides, contact us for a Full Guided Bike Tour (minimum of 6 participants).

Arrival

Welcome at Porto airport. Transfer to the start Hotel (half an hour drive), briefing about the tour. Lodging in a cozy 4* Hotel faced to the Atlantic ocean. Lodging in Lam Hotel Porto-Gaia.

Riding south along the Atlantic coast and the beaches

56km (35mi), 300m total climbing (980ft), level 2 (2.4).
After breakfast we ride south along the Atlantic coast, always with several beaches on our right side. We will cross the Senhor da Pedra beach, the unique example of a beach with a chapel on the sand. The chapel was built on a rock in 1686 and, locals say, it is the only church with its back to the sea. When the tide is high the place of worship is literally in the middle of the sea. Lodging in Pousada da Ria, a building from 60’s and built on pillars above the water.

Crossing Ria de Aveiro to meet the fishermen’s beautiful homes

79km (49mi), 420m total climbing (1380ft), level 3 (3.3).
After crossing Ria de Aveiro and taking a look to the unique style of the fisherman’s homes you will continue along the beautiful Atlantic coast with some more typical beaches. Lodging in a charming 4* hotel front to the sea. Lodging in Vila Galé Colletion Figueira da Foz.

The pine tree forest along the Atlantic coast

62km (39mi), 400m total climbing (1310ft), level 3 (2.8).
After breakfast you leave the town on the coast and you start to ride in a pine tree forest, enjoying the silence with the nature and your safe bike path, with some typical beaches on the way. Lodging in a cozy 4* hotel in front of the sea and near to the beach. faced to the ocean.  Lodging in Hotel Mar & Sol and SPA.

The most-well preserved medieval town

68km (42mi), 1010m total climbing (3310ft), level 4 (4.0).
You continue to ride on the Portuguese Atlantic coast with gorgeous sea sceneries and you will cross the most typical beach in Portugal. Finally, you get to the most well-preserved medieval town with its narrow and winding roads and its whitewashed houses and the castle at the top. Lodging in 4* Historic Design Boutique Hotel (14th century former Manor House) near the historic center. Lodging in Real d’Óbidos Hotel.

Peniche Peninsula

48km (30mi), total climbing 500m (1640ft), level 3 (2.7).
After breakfast you ride along amazing bike paths along the lagoon and you cycle to a two-sided beach (north and south sides) and finally the Peniche peninsula with its amazing rocks shaped by the sea and the wind. Note the big difference between the north side and the south side of the coast of this peninsula. Lodging in a new 4* hotel, MH Peniche Hotel.

Departure

After breakfast transfer to Lisbon airport (1-hour drive to Lisbon).

Total distance 313km (194mi) | Average 63km/day (39mi/day) | 56% bike-lanes + 44% asphalt

SEE HERE THE CLIMBING PROFILE

SEE HERE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUPPORTED AND SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOURS

On this tour you can ride with one of these bicycles

SCOTT SPORTSTER

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Sporster 20 Solution emphasizes comfort and convenience for touring and transportation. Equipped with a front suspension with lockout and Syncros components, the Sportster is set up perfectly for your excursions with a more vertical and comfortable position. With 30 speeds and hydraulic disk brakes this bicycle is perfect for your Gravel Bike Tours in Portugal.

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CUBE NUROAD C:62 RACE 400X

GO ANYWHERE-ADVENTURE  WITH THIS E-GRAVEL BIKE

Now you don’t have any excuse for not participating on a Portugal Bike Tour! 🙂 Don’t be afraid of not being able to keep up with the group. Now you can ride an e-bike without feeling too exhausted! The higher your cadence (not the speed), the more electric assistance you have. If you reduce your cadence the Bosch Smart System gives you less electric assistance to save the battery. With this eGravel Bike, with its elegant carbon frame and full carbon fork, you are ready to ride a very light and comfortable eGravel bike to explore all the ways of Portugal.

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