Arrival

Welcome at Porto airport. 1.5-hour drive to Monção (or 4.5-hour drive from Lisbon airport), briefing about the tour. Lodging in a 4* Hotel that was a 16th century Convent.

The fortified small town and the border with Spain.

28km (17mi), level 1 (1.2), total climbing 200m (660ft).
After breakfast we will ride on several bicycle paths along the Minho river always with Spain on the other side of the river (that marks the border). We will cross the border to Spain, only to say that we rode in Spain! We will come back and 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 beautiful way to the mouth of the river

29km (18mi), level 1 (1.3), total climbing 220m (720ft).
After breakfast we will continue to ride on several bicycle paths along the Minho river towards another small and beautiful historic town. Lodging in a contemporary 4* hotel which reconciles modernity with the original artwork of the 18th century manor house facade.

The Atlantic coast

28km (17mi), level 1 (1.3), total climbing 200m (660ft).
After breakfast we will ride to the mouth of Minho river until get the sea. We will ride very close to the Atlantic Ocean where you can feel the fresh breeze that comes from the beaches; 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 renovated 4* Hotel, a building from the begining of 16th century, that is located in the historic center of the town.

The oldest small town in Portugal

28km (17mi), level 2 (1.5), total climbing 100m (330ft).
After breakfast we will ride on some dirt roads along Lima river banks towards a medieval town, classified as the oldest small town in the North of Portugal (12th century), 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. Lodging in a modern four-star hotel  in the center of the town and near the river.

A beautiful medieval small town and its green environment

25km (16mi), level 2 (2.4), total climbing 300m (980ft).
After breakfast we cross a medieval bridge to the other side of Lima river and we continue towards another medieval small town, located near the water surrounded by a luxuriant scenary. Lodging in a four-star charming hotel, a building with more than 100 years.

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 138km (86mi) | Average 28km/day (17mi/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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