| Tour | Bike |
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| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 7 days |
| From | €1156 Rates |
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Skill Level
This tour is rated easy to moderate, with a range is daily cycling distances of 22 - 65 km per day. 100% of the route is on paved roads. See each day’s description in the itinerary for change in elevation.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Porto - Espinho, 14 mi. (22 km)
Day 3: Espinho - Aveiro, 39 mi. (63 km)
Day 4: Aveiro - Praia da Mira, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Praia da Mira - Figueira da Foz, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 6: Figueira da Foz - São Pedro de Moel, 42 mi. (67 km)
Day 7: Departure
*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival
Our local guide will transfer you from the Porto airport to your hotel (approximately 20 min). Enjoy the day exploring the vibrant city of Porto and all that it offers! Taste the delicious food, explore the sights, and interact with the friendly locals.
Hotel: Legendary Porto
Day 2: Porto - Espinho (Distance 14 miles / 22 km) (Elevation gain +100 m / 328 ft)
Starting out from old Porto, enjoy the view as you cross the Douro River via the Don Luís Bridge, designed by French civil engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel. Following a cycling path along the coastline, you will pass numerous small beaches including Valadares, Francelos, and Miramar, all good spots to take a swim and enjoy the sun. Miramar Beach is worth a stop to visit the charming little chapel that sits on top of a boulder by the sea, the famous Capela do Senhor da Pedra.
Hotel: Solverde Spa Hotel
Day 3: Espinho - Aveiro (Distance 40 miles / 64 km) (Elevation gain +200 m / 656 ft)
Today's route is easy and enjoyable along the sea and through pine tree forests. The path leads you to Ria de Aveiro, a shallow coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean, that is a favorite place to catch shellfish and enjoy water sports. It's unique mesotidal wetland area has several branches, forming islands, and is an absolute pleasure to cycle along. The dune system of São Jacinto is a natural reserve and home to many unique bird species, proving a perfect opportunity to watch wildlife. In São Jacinto, you will catch the ferry to Aveiro, also known as the Portuguese Venice.
Hotel: Moliceiro Hotel
Day 4: Aveiro - Praia de Mira (Distance 26 miles / 42 km) (Elevation gain +200 m / 656 ft)
Leaving Aveiro, you will follow a path through an area of ponds where salt is harvested by traditional methods that have been passed down through generations. As you continue, you will arrive at a dock where you can enjoy views of the harbour. Soon you’ll cross a bridge and arrive in Barra Village and cycle south along a bicycle path which avoids the open road. As you cycle, the scenery changes to small fields and vegetable gardens until you reach Mira Beach.
Hotel: Maçarico Beach Hotel
Day 5: Praia de Mira - Figueira da Foz (Distance 38 miles / 61 km) (Elevation gain +500 m / 1640 ft)
Enjoy a peaceful ride today as you cross a large dune system covered in a pine tree forest. Here one can feel quite small while cycling through this immense green scenery, on nearly empty roads. Near Figueira da Foz, you'll cycle up Serra da boa Viagem (Good Journey Hill), a massif made of jurassic limestone. The climb will prove worthwhile when you reach the summit and take in it's views of the Atlantic. The descent back down leads you to the lighthouse of Cape Mondego and then onto the town of Figueira da Foz, known for it's large beachfront.
Hotel: Sweet Atlantic Hotel
Day 6: Figueira da Foz - S.P. de Moel (Distance 40 miles / 65 km) (Elevation gain +400 m / 1312 ft)
Your last day of cycling begins by crossing the bridge over the Mondego River and leads to Carriço where you will enter the Atlantic Way, a designated cycling path. You will ride through a large pine forest that is a symbol of Portugal's history as it was planted in the 14th century, it's timber intended to build a fleet of ships for future adventures by the Portuguese explorers. Along the way, pass a pine tree forest which was planted by orders of a king of the XIV century in order to have timber to build the fleet, the one who will discover the world and the maritime way to India (hundreds of years later). Along the way, you'll pass places such as Praia do Pedrogão, Vieira Beach, and São Pedro de Moel,
Places like Praia do Pedrogão, da Vieira and São Pedro de Moel are like oasis in the countryside of covered pine forest dunes.
Hotel: Hotel Mar e Sol
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Porto Airport. (2-hour drive)
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Tour Reviews
Elisa N. 3 months ago Verified Reviewer
We absolutely loved our trip along the Portugal Atlantic coast! The route was beautiful and different everyday. We loved the variety of pine forest, coast line and little towns. The route was pretty easy to follow and the GPS worked great. Thank you again for a great trip!
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Richard J. 7 months ago Verified Reviewer
My wife and I really enjoyed this bike tour; everything from the hotel in Porto, to the gps guide, luggage transfer and our final transfer to Lisbon was excellent. Carlos briefed us about the tour, introduced us to our bikes and our gps "tour guide"; actually made us do it before he left us. Since we had an extra day in Porto we practiced using the gps by doing its walking tour of Porto. Appreciate the Emergancy phone provided, even tho we did not use it. Weather was perfect. The only downside is the tour goes thru areas that were burned a couple years ago; very sad; made us really appreciate the beautiful unburned forests we rode thru. The tour booklet provided a good overview of each day's ride; there are some sections where finding food & water at mid day may be a challenge. A good tour
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Jeanette A. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Wonderful bike tour along the coast of Portugal which included biking through forests and small towns. Having a pre-set GPS made it so much easier when traveling without a guide. Hotels (and breakfasts) were' top notch' and our luggage was always waiting when we arrived. Could easily do his trip all over again but more likely will consider a second one in Portugal (starting in Lisbon and heading south this time). Not only is Portugal an incredibly beautiful country, but the people are friendly and radiate the relaxed atmosphere that makes touring even better.
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Jill P. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
We were unfortunate to do this tour when the weather was unseasonably bad. It would be a much better experience with good weather and tail winds! However, the tour providers kept in touch and made the tour as good as it could be under the circumstances.
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Marvin R. 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Terrific time, everything came off without a hitch. Can hardly wait to do another.
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Hank Robison 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Tour operator got us from AP to hotel, fixed us up with two able bikes with all accessories, and provided thorough pre-ride instruction including, most-importantly, how-to operate the provided gps. But there is more: One of our ride days was stricken with particularly bad weather (30 km headwind with gusts to 50 km, dead against us). About 25 km in, exhausted, wind with rain now, tour operator tracks us down with his van and transports us to our next hotel. Great attention to detail, we couldn't be happier with the whole experience.
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