Discover the stunning Atlantic Coast on this 13-day bike tour from Porto to Lisbon. Experience a perfect blend of coastal paths, charming villages, and rich Portuguese culture. Start with a captivating city tour of Porto, then cycle through picturesque landscapes featuring breathtaking beaches, fishing towns, and historical sites like Obidos and Nazare, famous for its giant waves. This tour is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking for an immersive cycling experience that showcases the beauty of Portugal's coasts and traditions, all while enjoying comfortable accommodation and expert support.
13-day adventure covering 493 km along Portugal's Atlantic coastline
Mix of flat terrain and moderate climbs on scenic bike paths
Visit highlights such as Aveiro, Nazare, and the medieval town of Obidos
Ideal for travellers seeking a blend of culture, nature, and outdoor activity
Activity location
Porto
Porto, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
R. de Dom João IV 385
385 Rua de Dom João IV
4000-298, Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Self Guided bike tour
Activity duration is 13 days13d
13d
English
Self Guided Tour
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$5,139.15 x 1 AdultNZ$5,139.15
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Price is NZ$5,139.15NZ$5,139.15
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Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Porto reception
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 stars: Porto Trindade Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: Porto Infante Sagres Hotel (included in premium option)
Porto (Pass by)
Accommodation, Hotel 4 stars: Porto Trindade Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: Porto Infante Sagres Hotel (included in premium option)
Day 2: Porto - Furadouro (47 Km)
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 stars: Furadouro Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Centre (included in premium option)
Furadouro (Pass by)
You will make the coast towards the small village of Furadouro. Leaving Porto, you will cross the city centre of Porto, heading towards the river through one of the most famous bridges in Portugal. After crossing the Don Luis I bridge, you will enter the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can observe the famous cellars of Porto wine. During this journey you will observe one of the most important icons, the chapel of Senhor da Pedra located in Miramar Beach. You will have time to taste traditional fish dishes at lunch time in Espinho. Arriving in the city of Ovar, there is the opportunity to taste the famous bread-cake, the highlight for tourists with a tradition of more than two centuries, and the convent sweets. Being Ovar a fishing ground can still taste the famous stews of fish or eels. You will have the opportunity to see the famous Chapel of the Steps, which is classified as a National Interest Monument.
Day 3: Furadouro - Aveiro (45 KM)
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 stars: Moliceiro Hotel or Hotel 5 stars: MS Collection Aveiro - Palacete de Valdemouro (included in premium)
Aveiro (Pass by)
Continuing the path along the coast, on the road N327, towards the city of Aveiro, known as the little Venice of Portugal. Ride by several fishing villages, one of which is the town of Torreira. Continuing your way see the famous natural reserve of S. Jacinto, where you can observe several species of birds. To accomplish the crossing to Aveiro, make the passage via Ferry Boat. Arrive at the famous city of Aveiro where you can visit the Jesus Monastery, observe the tiles from the train station and make a boat tour on the Ria de Aveiro.
Day 4: Aveiro - Praia de Mira (40 Km)
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 * Maçarico Hotel or upgrade to superior room in Premium option
Praia de Mira (Pass by)
On this route of 40km, you shall know the city of Ilhavo, famous for the manufacture of porcelain, Vista Alegre. With over 200 years of tradition as well, you can observe the fantastic scenery of the famous Costa Nova do Prado, where the beaches are intertwined with the rural, creating a unique environment where there is the opportunity to view the famous haystack houses on the waterfront, easily recognisable by the paintings on vertical coloured bands.
Day 5: Praia de Mira - Figueira da Foz (50 Km)
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 stars: Sweet Atlantic Hotel or upgrade to superior room in Premium option
Figueira da Foz (Pass by)
You will be pleased to meet the hidden and beautiful barrinha lagoon, also "fed" by the Ria de Aveiro. The adventure follows the famous pine forest inserted in the dunes, where the aroma of the trees combines with the sea breeze, sea area that is quite exploited by sailing boats and windsurfing. Coming finally to the "Queen of the Silver Coast," Figueira da Foz, famous for its long beaches, where the beautiful River Mondego flows.
Day 6: Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel (65 KM)
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 * Hotel Mar e Sol or upgrade to superior room in Premium option
Sao Pedro de Moel (Pass by)
This amazing cycling trip starts alongside the Atlantic Ocean in Figueira da Foz, a city in the centre of Portugal, located in the district of Coimbra. Here you can enjoy one of the best beaches in Portugal since this city is known as the "Queen of the Portuguese beaches". In the middle of your journey you will get to Pedrogão. The citizens of this region have always been dedicated to agriculture and fishing, implementing traditional means known as "Xávega", a brand image that still persists. You will eventually get to your final destination São Pedro de Moel, surrounded by extensive areas of pine forests. This little town offers various points of leisure and communion with nature. A particular note is the famous "Volta dos Sete": a course of approximately 7 km, which combines sea, woods and beach, with pure forest, parks, fountains and streams. The typical dishes that stand out are the: "Vidreiro" soup, Cod soup and Rabbit stew.
Day 7: Sao Pedro de Moel – Nazare (29 Km) – praia do norte - giant waves!
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Praia or upgrade to superior room in Premium option
Nazare (Pass by)
Heading towards Nazare, a beautiful and quiet seaside town, with a breathtaking view from the top of a big cliff, the ride today will be of shorter distance. Nowadays, the great attraction of this city are the waves and the surfing. This happens due to a submarine geomorphological phenomenon, "Cannon of Nazare", that allows the formation of giant and perfect waves. It is the largest submerged gorge in Europe, with about 170 kilometres along the coast, which is 5000 metres deep. The Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara gave it worldwide visibility when, in 2011, he surfed the world's biggest wave.
Day 8: Nazare – Obidos (47 Km) – Sao Martinho do Porto
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 stars: Josefa de Óbidos or Hotel 4 *: Hotel real de Óbidos (included in premium option)
Sao Martinho do Porto (Pass by)
Leaving Nazare the next village is Obidos. Without doubt this town is one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements and visitors can also enjoy amazing views of windmills, vineyards and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses, supporting terracotta roofs. Every year the city organises two important events, the first one is a traditional 'Medieval Market', where the castle and the surrounding town recreate the spirit of medieval Europe. The second one is the Chocolate Festival. This one also attracts great interest from tourists, amazed by the real-life chocolate sculptures. Sao Martinho do Porto is the city of passage today. This region constituted by the "Serra da Pescaria" and by the "Bouro" mountain. In previous geological times they formed a single island. When it was divided it gave rise to the bay of Sao Martinho do Porto.
Day 9: Obidos – Peniche (35 Km) – Obidos lagoon
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 3 *: Star Inn Peniche or Hotel 4 *: MH Peniche (included in premium option)
Obidos (Pass by)
Returning to the coastal area, you will ride towards the city of Peniche. The city was built on a rocky peninsula which is considered by geologists, a unique example of the Toarcian turnover during the worldwide Early Jurassic extinction. Peniche is known for its long beaches, which are popular for recreational activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, body boarding and kite surfing. These beaches are consistently windy, which allows for good surfing, with decent waves and supertubes. Berlengas islands, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) offshore from the peninsula, are part of the municipality. They form one of the world's first nature reserves. You will also be able to make a stop at "Lagoa de Obidos", which is a lagoon that extends between the municipalities of Obidos and Caldas da Rainha. It is a natural barrier that separate the Atlantic Ocean and marine biome from the river ecosystem of "Foz do Arelho" formed by lateral dunes.
Day 10: Peniche – Ericeira (68 Km) – Santa Cruz beach
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 *: Vila Galé Ericeira or upgrade to superior room in Premium option
Ericeira (Pass by)
Leaving Peniche but continuing along the coast the next destination is Ericeira. Ericeira is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, northwest of the capital, Lisbon. Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it is a popular destination for local and visiting tourists, as well as surfers from around the world. Ericeira is also keen on its musical culture. The local philharmonic, currently named Filarmónica Cultural Ericeira, has existed since 1849 and pursues a path of success in this villages's musical heritage with a permanent free musical school for all who love this type of culture. The beach of Santa Cruz it´s the place of passage during this day, and it is a place that is conducive to a large part of wave sports. Every year there is the "Ocean Spirit" festival of wave sports where international competitions of various kinds are held.
Day 11: Ericeira – Sintra (27 Km)
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4*: Sintra Boutique Hotel or 5*: Tivoli Palácio de Seteais Sintra Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World
Sintra (Pass by)
On this day, the route leaves the coast and goes to the city of Sintra. This place is known for its many XIXth-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in Sintra's classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by many one day-travellers who travel from the capital Lisbon. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are places with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the medievil Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace.
Day 12: Sintra – Cascais (40 Km) – natural park Sintra - Cascais
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4 stars: Pestana Cascais or Hotel 5 *: Hotel Cidadela Cascais (included in premium option)
Cascais (Pass by)
Continuing through the centre, this cycling tour ends at the coastal city of Cascais. Situated west of Lisbon it is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular holiday spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. Cascais is surrounded by popular beaches such as "Praia do Guincho" to the west, and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. Some of its shoreline has cliffs, attracting tourists who come for the panoramic views of the sea and other natural sights. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. The Sintra – Cascais Natural Park it´s a mandatory place to visit and admire, because it is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal, it includes the "Serra de Sintra" and extends all the way to the coast.
Day 13: Departure to Lisbon
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included
Lisbon (Pass by)
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, located on the coast. From the imposing Castelo de Sao Jorge, the view takes in the pastel-colored buildings of the old city, the Tagus estuary and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Nearby, the National Tile Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative tiles. Near Lisbon, there is a sequence of Atlantic beaches.
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Porto
Porto, Portugal
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R. de Dom João IV 385
385 Rua de Dom João IV
4000-298, Porto, Porto, Portugal
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