Portugal Atlantic Route

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

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. Continuing on, you will cycle past some small deserted beaches that make for a pleasant pitstop including Praia do Pedrogão, Vieira Beach, and São Pedro de Moel.
Hotel: Hotel Mar e Sol

Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Porto Airport. (2-hour drive)

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