Arrival   

Welcome at Porto airport. 1-hour drive to Ponte da Barca (or 4-hour drive from Lisbon airport), briefing about the tour. Lodging in a Hotel located in a green environment overlooking to a beautiful landscape.

Cycling to a beautiful Medieval Town

17km (11mi), level 1 (1.0), total climbing 190m (620ft).
After breakfast we leave Ponte da Barca and ride towards a medieval town, classified as the oldest small town in the North of Portugal, and one of the most well preserved towns with its amazing bridge which was the only safe way to cross Lima river until the end of Middle Ages. Visit to a winery with wine tasting. Lodging in a modern 4* hotel in the center of the town and near the river.

Along the Lima river banks

27km (17mi), level 2 (1.5), total climbing 100m (330ft).
After breakfast we will ride towards another historic town that was founded in the 13th century and whose port was one of the main ports of sailing during the Portuguese Discovery Journeys in the 16th century. Lodging in a newly renovated 4* Hotel that is located in the historic center of the town.

The Atlantic coast

30km (19mi), level 1 (1.3), total climbing 200m (660ft).
After breakfast we will ride to another small and beautiful historic town, sometimes very close to the Atlantic Ocean where you can feel the fresh breeze that comes from the beaches; other times cycling along winding roads sided by small houses and crossing small villages. Lodging in a contemporary 4* hotel which reconciles modernity with the original artwork of the 18th century manor house facade.

The fortified town at the border with Spain

30km (19mi), level 1 (1.3), total climbing 220m (720ft).
After breakfast we leave this small historic town near the water to go to a unique example in Europe of a small town composed of two sets of houses, both fortified independently, and both surrounded by another wall that is much bigger. Lodging in a Pousada which is set on the highest place of the old fortified area of this historic town, with a great view to the Spanish border.

The refreshing “Vinho Verde” (Green Wine)

28km (17mi), level 1 (1.2), total climbing 200m (660ft).
After breakfast we will cross the border to Spain, only to say that we rode in Spain! We will come back and ride on several bicycle paths along the Minho river (that marks the border), always with Spain on the other side of the river, until we get to the capital of Vinho Verde. Visit to a beautiful Palace with Vinho Verde tasting. Lodging in a 4* Rural Hotel, that was a 16th century Convent.

Departure

After breakfast transfer to Porto or Lisbon airport  (1-hour and 30-min drive to Porto or 4-hour and 30-min drive to Lisbon).

Total distance 132km (82mi) | Average 26km/day (16mi/day) | 42% asphalt + 58% dirt-roads and bike lanes

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On this tour you can ride with one of these bicycles

SCOTT SPORTSTER

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Sporster 20 Solution emphasises comfort and convenience for touring and transportation. Equipped with a lockout fork and Syncros components, the Sportster is set up perfectly for your excursions with a more vertical and comfortable position.

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BOSCH SYSTEM 

E-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 system works as if someone is pushing at your back! The more you pedal, the more electric assistance you have.

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