Portugal’s Wild Coast Bike Tour

Day-To-Day Itinerary

7 Day Tour

Day 1: Arrival to Lisbon, drive to Santiago do Cacém
Day 2: Santiago do Cacém - Vila Nova de Milfontes, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 3: Vila Nova de Milfontes - Odeceixe, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 4: Odeceixe - Arrifana, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Arrifana - Pedralva, 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 6: Pedralva - Sagres, 25 miles (41 km)
Day 7: Departure

*All distances are approximate

Day 1: Arrival to Lisbon, drive to Santiago do Cacém
You will be picked up at the Lisbon airport and transferred to Santiago do Cacém (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), a peaceful village with a magical castle. Relax and preare for the upcoming adventure.

Day 2: Santiago do Cacém - Vila Nova de Milfontes, 32 mi. (52 km)
On your first cycling day, you will leave Santiago on the sierra and cycle to the sea. You will enter the Natural Park of Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina and cycle on a scenic road that overlooks the sea. Pass by Porto Covo, a typical fishing village, now transformed into a picturesque seaside town with beautiful, jagged cliffs. Today's destination is Vila Nova de Milfontes. Here you can visit the fishing harbor and admire the Mira River and its beautiful bay area.

Day 3: Vila Nova de Milfontes - Odeceixe, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today you ride through SW Alentejano Natural Park with amazing views over the sea and visit the stunning Cape Sardão which is guarded by a lighthouse. Here you can admire the shafts embedded in the rock walls, the seeded islets along the coast, and the many white stork couples that choose this coast as their nesting site. On the way, pass by the typical village of Zambujeira do Mar, then cycle through the fields until you get to the Seixe River. By crossing it you are exiting the Alentejo and entering the Algarve and waiting for you on the other side will be Odeceixe, an attractive village on a hillside with an old windmill which sits on the tallest hill.

Day 4: Odeceixe - Arrifana, 34 mi. (55 km)
The day begins with a visit to one of the most beautiful sceneries of this coast - Odeceixe Beach! Further along, you will follow a valley where once caravels sailed to the village of Aljezur, you continue about 5 km inland, and pedal up the narrow streets to the medieval castle. Discover and enjoy the hospitality of the people and taste the famous sweet potato of Aljezur that grows in the fertile land of the region. Today's destination is Arrifana, an amazing village that rests on top of the cliffs.

Day 5: Arrifana - Pedralva, 27 mi. (43 km)
Cycle through forests and once again along the sea by the incredible village of Carrapateira, a quiet and pretty village spread throughout a wild coast, with copper-colored and ash-grey cliffs. Follow a dirt road along the sea and see this region in its most beautiful state. On the way, pass by stunning beaches, with incredible colorful cliffs. On a dirt road cycle through a beautiful round pine forest and arrive at a typical and old village once abandoned and now recovered as a hotel. The Village of Pedralva was once inhabited by over 100 people but entered a painful process of desertification. Today, thanks to the hotel, Pedralva lives again.

Day 6: Pedralva - Sagres, 25 miles (41 km)
Follow a coastal route that will let you discover some of the most beautiful and secret beaches of the Vicentina Coast.Then ride south to Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Continental Europe. This is a magical place where you can almost hear the echoes of the voices of sailors and pilgrims. Rounded by monumental cliffs and outstanding views over the coastline, this is also a privileged area to watch the natural phenomenon of bird migration.

Day 7: Departure
You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport in Lisbon (transfer approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes).

11 Day Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon. Transfer to hotel (45 minutes)
Day 2: Setúbal Loop, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Setúbal - Grândola, 26 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Grândola - Santiago do Cacém, 18 mi. (30 km)
Day 5: Santiago do Cacém - V.N. de Milfontes, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 6: V.N. de Milfontes - Odeceixe, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 7: Odeceixe - Arrifana, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 8: Arrifana - Pedralva, (43 km)
Day 9: Pedralva - Sagres, 25 mi. (41 km)
Day 10: Sagres - Lagos, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 11: Departure (transfer time, 3 hours)

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon. Transfer to hotel (45 minutes)
Welcome to Portugal! Our guide will pick you up at the airport and drive to Sesimbra.This lovely town is known for its variety of beaches, all of them part of the Arrábida’s Natural Park. This is the perfect place for you to start your tour! Explore and take in the fresh air of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy your rest here because tomorrow new adventures await you!   

Day 2: Setúbal Loop, 25 mi. (40 km)
Your cycling adventure begins! Immerse yourself in the lush green nature of the Arrábida Natural Park and cycle along the beautiful bays and beaches of the Setúbal Peninsula, such as the area of Portinho da Arrábida with pure and clear waters and extensive stretches of white sand. Setúbal offers so much more than sandy, white beaches. The culture and gastronomy is also and experience. As you pass by Azeitão a stop at a winery or at a famous pottery or tiles producer is always a good idea!    

Day 3: Setúbal - Grândola, 26 mi. (55 km)
The highlight of today is the crossing of the Sado River by ferry to reach the Tróia Península. A beautiful place known for tourism and the roman ruins of thermal baths. Leaving the lush green of the Arrábida Natural Park behind, continue on your way to Grândola, passing by Melides and its lovely beach. Highly recommended is a stop at any one of the exceptional restaurants for a taste of the exquisite Portuguese cuisine.

Day 4: Grândola - Santiago do Cacém, 18 mi. (30 km)
Today, follow the trails by the canals and rice fields with the company of many birds and numerous storks. Later cross the Sierra, where the landscape changes suddenly, as you leave the sandy pine forest and cycle on a hilly road through an incredible cork forest. Continue cycling and arrive at Santiago do Cacém, a peaceful village with a magical castle.

Day 5: Santiago do Cacém - V.N. de Milfontes, 32 mi. (52 km)
Leave Santiago on a road that leads through the sierra and enter the Natural Park of Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina on a scenic road overlooking the sea. Pass by Porto Covo, a typical fishing village, now transformed into a picturesque place by the sea with beautiful cliffs. Today's destination is Vila Nova de Milfontes, visit its fishing harbor and admire the Mira River and its beautiful bay area.

Day 6: V.N. de Milfontes - Odeceixe, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today you ride through SW Alentejano Natural Park with amazing views over the sea and visit the stunning Cape Sardão which is guarded by a lighthouse. Here you can admire the shafts embedded in the rock walls, the seeded islets along the coast, and the many white stork couples that choose this coast as their nesting site. On the way, pass by the typical village of Zambujeira do Mar, then cycle through the fields until you get to the Seixe River. By crossing it you are exiting the Alentejo and entering the Algarve and waiting for you on the other side will be Odeceixe, an attractive village on a hillside with an old windmill which sits on the tallest hill.

Day 7: Odeceixe - Arrifana, 34 mi. (55 km)
The day begins with a visit to one of the most beautiful sceneries of this coast - Odeceixe Beach! Further along, you will follow a valley where once caravels sailed to the village of Aljezur, you continue about 5 km inland, and pedal up the narrow streets to the medieval castle. Discover and enjoy the hospitality of the people and taste the famous sweet potato of Aljezur that grows in the fertile land of the region. Today's destination is Arrifana, an amazing village that rests on top of the cliffs.

Day 8: Arrifana - Pedralva, (43 km)
Cycle through forests and once again along the sea by the incredible village of Carrapateira, a quiet and pretty village spread throughout a wild coast, with copper-colored and ash-grey cliffs. Follow a dirt road along the sea and see this region in its most beautiful state. On the way, pass by stunning beaches, with incredible colorful cliffs. On a dirt road cycle through a beautiful round pine forest and arrive at a typical and old village once abandoned and now recovered as a hotel. The Village of Pedralva was once inhabited by over 100 people but entered a painful process of desertification. Today, thanks to the hotel, Pedralva lives again.

Day 9: Pedralva - Sagres, 25 mi. (41 km)
Follow a coastal route that will let you discover some of the most beautiful and secret beaches of the Vicentina Coast.Then ride south to Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Continental Europe. This is a magical place where you can almost hear the echoes of the voices of sailors and pilgrims. Rounded by monumental cliffs and outstanding views over the coastline, this is also a privileged area to watch the natural phenomenon of bird migration.

Day 10: Sagres - Lagos, 30 mi. (48 km)
On this last day of cycling, you will ride through the most famous pieces of land in Portugal. The breathtaking scenery is not easily forgotten. On your way to Lagos, appreciate the most amazing horizon, the strong blue waters, and the beautiful sandy beaches; all the beauty that Algarve has to offer! As you arrive at Lagos take some time to stop at Ponta da Piedade with its yellow-golden cliff-like rocks and grottos.

Day 11: Departure (transfer time, 3 hours)
Departure after breakfast. Tranfser from Lagos to the airport in Lisbon.

This tour is also available in a road bike version and mountain bike version. Please contact us for details!

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