Porto Towards Lisbon Self-Guided

Gravel Bike | Self-Guided | Landscape

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This tour connects the 2 largest cities in Portugal: Porto in the North and Lisbon in the South.

We start in Porto and ride southwards towards Lisbon along the beautiful and diverse Portuguese Atlantic coast.

This tour takes you to “Senhor da Pedra” beach that was voted as the 10th most beautiful beach in Europe, according to “Best European Destinations” Organization. The online contest jury was composed by 10 thousand tourists to vote on a list of 280 beaches!

You also see the tallest lighthouse in Portugal that is 62meter tall and it is working since 1893; its light ranges 23 nautical miles!

You cross one of the largest areas of forest in Portugal, Leiria Pine Forest; the plantation of this forest started in the 13th century and its purpose was the protection of the the coast from maritime erosion. This section consists of bike lanes; this is one of the longest bike lanes in Portugal. Finally you will get the the vast and cosmopolitan beach in Figueira da Foz.

You continue riding southwards and you get to the famous fisherman village of Nazaré, the place known worldwide for its Giant Waves. Many surfers from all over the world come here hoping to surf these giant waves, sometimes over 33m (100ft) high. This waves are formed by the famous Nazare Canyon, a geological formation that is around 1600m deep; these giant waves occur mainly in the Winter time.

Another highlight of this bicycle tour in Portugal is Óbidos, the most-well preserved medieval town in Portugal. Originally a Roman village, it was taken from the Moors in 1148. Its castle is classified as a national monument and it is a perfect example of a medieval fortress. This is a “village-museum”, perfectly preserved and walled by its high walls which perpetuate its medieval character.

You ride to Peniche, another place of fishing traditions. You will ride towards Cape Carvoeiro admiring a beautiful scenery along the sea. Here the wind and the sea work together making the most interesting shapes of the rocks.

From

Euro 1900

Self-Guided

Tour

7

Days

Level 3 (3.0)

Intermediate

Distance

313km/194mi
63km/39mi day

Hotels

Signature, Explorer

Trails

56% bike-lanes + 44% asphalt

Start | End

V.N.Gaia (Porto) | Peniche (Lisbon region)

Dates

Start-End

Availability

Booking

Price

Per Person

15 to 31 March, 2026

Available

Euro 2030

01 to 16 April, 2026

Available

Euro 2140

17 to 30 April, 2026

Available

Euro 2190

01 to 14 May, 2026

Available

Euro 2210

15 to 31 May, 2026

Available

Euro 2210

01 to 11 June, 2026

Available

Euro 2260

12 to 30 June, 2026

Available

Euro 2210

01 to 16 July, 2026

Available

Euro 2210

06 to 17 September, 2026

Available

Euro 2280

18 to 30 September, 2026

Available

Euro 2280

01 to 18 October, 2026

Available

Euro 2200

19 to 31 October, 2026

Available

Euro 2140

01 to 08 November, 2026

Available

Euro 1900

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Minimum number of people: 2

Location: Center Region, Lisboa Region, Porto and the North

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling

Support Level

Initial briefing providing all the necessary details
A GPS device on your handlebar with all bike traks preloaded
Our comfortable transfer vehicle van with air conditioning
All transportation from airport pick-up to drop-off
All baggage transportation by taxi
Documentation booklet about PortugalBike Tour
Personal Accident Insurance and Liability Insurance

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

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) | Self-Guided version: We require a minimum of 2 people to confirm a Self-Guided departure | Groups: Discount for Groups of 4 or more people | E-Bike rental: + Euro 350 | On Self-Guided tours we can offer you any date, depending on our availability. If the tour starts and ends in different months/fortnight the price will be adjusted accordingly, depending on how many days in each month/fortnight. The price on festivity dates will be adjusted accordingly.

DAY BY DAY

Porto Towards Lisbon bicycle Portugal Bike tour 01

Day

1

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.

Day

2

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.

Day

3

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 Collection Figueira da Foz.

Day

4

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.

Day

5

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.

Day

6

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.

Day

7

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

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for this tour include Signature Hotels (the best charming Hotel of the region, usually stylish 4-star hotels or 5-star properties), as well as Explorer Hotels (boutique hotels and family owned, full of character B&B that make the most of their location)