Porto, Aveiro,Lisbon
8 days − Self Guided
3 & 4* Hotels & Country Inns
From
€1190
Ride alongside the Portuguese northern coast to arrive in Lisbon!
This self-guided bike tour is a beautiful journey down the Portuguese shoreline and visiting many cultural and historic sites. It links two of the main cities in Portugal, Porto, and its vibrant capital, Lisbon and many seaside places like Figueira da Foz and Óbidos, the walled town.
Enjoy Porto, a Unesco World Heritage City in Western Europe and learn about its famous wine and gastronomy, experience Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal, and arrive in Lisbon, a city that has served as inspiration for many artists, writers, photographers and filmmakers through the ages.
Admire its brightly coloured buildings straddling the slopes, striking ochre roofs, tile-covered building facades and narrow twisting alleys of the medieval districts. It is one of Europe’s finest capital cities and a great achievement to cycle to!

Dates
1 Mar 2021 to 30 Nov 2021
1 Mar 2022 to 30 Nov 2022
%
Riding Level
Easy with
some Hills
40KM Daily Average
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- 2 main Portuguese cities – Lisbon and Porto – in one trip
- Accommodation at lively towns by the sea, some facing the beach
- Golden beaches, countryside, forests and lagoons
- Ride through the protected Natural Park of the São Jacinto dunes
- Daily Atlantic catches of unbeatable fish and shellfish
- Famous wineries and wine tastings
- Towns rich in roman, baroque and neoclassical architecture
THE CC ADVANTAGE
We’ve have a personal connection to Portugal and absolutely love exploring it on 2 wheels!
Enjoy as we do, the fascinating history and culture of this country that once ruled the world and read up on it in your personal CC guide book.
Ride this coastal area on a comfortable hybrid or an Electric assist bike.
Portugal! The cycling was great and the scenery first class. Lots of interesting things to see en-route with some fantastic accommodation to enjoy along the way. The food was so good, especially the seafood. We seemed to get a taste for the Vinho verde wine – so refreshing after a day’s ride!
This was our second bike tour with Cycling Country and Portugal did not disappoint. Thank you again.”
Route Map
itinerary
Day 1. PORTO ARRIVAL
You will be met upon arrival at Porto airport and taken to your hotel in the centre of Porto from where you can explore this fascinating city. Pick up your bicycles and ride down to the riverside, into the medieval quarter of the Ribeira. Porto is a World Heritage city, a historic jewel with more than 150 listed monuments! Cycle leisurely along the riverbank, past the famous Eiffel bridge and across to the Port Wine lodges that rise uphill from the southern bank of the River Douro. That evening, we suggest you to enjoy dinner in one of the many fine restaurants for which Porto is famous.
Day 2. PORTO TO FURADOURO
Ride : 44 km | Elevation Gain : 228 m
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for the peace and quiet of the Atlantic coast. Ride through the many small towns that nestle along the coast and, from time to time in and out woods of pines. The day ends in Furadouro, a hospitable town renowned for its excellent fish and set on a very long sandy beach. Enjoy your meal!
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Day 3. FURADOURO TO AVEIRO
Ride : 49 km | Elevation Gain : 19 m
This stage would not be complete without a visit to Costa Nova, a small town with its picturesque town centre of multi-coloured candy cane striped houses. If you have time, take a trip on a Moliceiro, the brightly-coloured hand painted wooden boats used for gathering seaweed, along the canals for which Aveiro is named Portuguese Venice. Ashore, tickle your taste buds and join a workshop to make a typical Aveiro pastry. Do not fail to visit the salt pans and enjoy the wonderfully soothing properties of sea salt as you soak your feet in small tubs. Your bike tour for today is a pleasant 49 kms ride through the Protected Natural Reserve of the São Jacinto dunes.
Day 4. AVEIRO TO FIGEIRA DA FOZ
Ride : 75 km | Elevation Gain : 237 m
Leave enchanting Aveiro for Figueira da Foz, cycling along the canal and through green fields until you reach Mira where you will be dazzled by the golden effect of the sunshine on the sand, the sea, the vegetation and the brightly contrasting colours of the landscape. Visit Praia de Mira fishing village with the typical colourful wooden houses they call palheiros. Treat yourself to one of the fresh fish gastronomic specialties for which Mira is famous. At this point, a shared transfer is included to Figueira da Foz, the ideal place to stop for the night.
Day 5. SAO PEDRO DE MOEL
Ride : 75 km | Elevation Gain : 237 m
This stage takes you along the Portuguese silver coast and through the Pinhal de Leiria, the great pine forest planted in the 15th century to supply the wood for the caravels on which the Portuguese discoverers sailed the seven seas. Today it is an immense forest, a favourite of nature lovers and home to many kinds of wildlife. The trail follows a cycling path alongside the Estrada Atlântica (Atlantic Road) to São Pedro de Moel, an elegant beach resort that nestles in a forest clearing. Famous for surfing, the splendid beach is bordered to the north by steep rocks and to the south by a small stream. Try fishing off the rocks near the lighthouse where the cliffs attract several species of tasty fish, especially sea bass and bream.
Day 6. ÓBIDOS
Ride : 57 km | Elevation Gain : 411 m
Today takes you to two towns beloved by visitors to Portugal – Nazaré and Obidos. Nazaré, possibly the most famous fishing town in Portugal, also famous for its beautiful beach, is unique in many ways. Its atmosphere of times gone by, contentment and long-standing traditions make it a special place to visit. The narrow, gaily-painted wooden fishing boats with their high, curved bows, are reminiscent of the Phoenicians who first visited the area. Another unique tradition are the seven-layered skirts that the fisherwomen still wear, their wooden clogs and predominantly black headscarves. At the top of the high cliff overlooking the beach, a small village marks the birthplace of Nazaré and the legend of a knight saved by the Virgin Mary. The view out to sea is breathtaking. Óbidos, your final destination of the day, is a charming, small fortified town that makes one think of a medieval film set. The town has been carefully preserved and its inhabitants take pride in maintaining the architectural style from ages past, its monuments, narrow winding streets and white-washed houses with windows and terraces full of flowers. The walls covered with 18th century blue tiles inside the southern gate that acts as the main entrance are especially impressive.
Day 7. LISBOA!
After checking-out from your hotel in Óbidos, return your bikes at the hotel. A transfer will take you to your hotel in Lisbon where, after checking in, you will have plenty of free time to explore the city. Lisbon is a romantic city open to the sea that has always shaped its destiny. Start with two landmark monuments near each other on banks of the Tagus: the Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery. Both UNESCO World Heritage Sites are noted for the beauty of the Manueline architecture. Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest quarter, is not to be missed. Sprawling over the southeastern slope of the hill crowned by São Jorge Castle, the picturesque neighbourhood is composed of a maze of narrow streets, winding alleyways, and steep flights of steps. Bairro Alto, a picturesque working-class quarter dating from the 16th century, has traditionally been the bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Its streets are quiet during the day but at night they are transformed by the city’s vibrant nightlife. Behind the colourful and graffiti-covered façades you will find a variety of traditional and international restaurants, tourist-packed Fado Houses, and a multitude of bars and shops that stay open until late at night.
Day 8. LISBON TO LISBON AIRPORT
Transfer to Lisbon airport AT 9:00am, or take the metro or taxi there for a different time.
Boa Viagem and we hope you enjoyed your trip down the West Coast!
Trip details
Leisure Cycling Tour : Self-Guided
Bikes : Hybrid or Ebike
Route : Porto, Aveiro, Óbidos, Lisbon
Group Size : Minimum 2 people
Riding Level
Easy : Daily average of 45 km over flat terrain. The tour is suitable for leisure cyclists of all ages who have a good level of fitness and enjoy leisure biking.
Accommodation
7 nights in 4 Stars Boutique Hotels | All bedrooms are en-suite | Breakfast included
Food
All breakfasts
Extras Included
Pre-tour information & support on tour
Map, Guide Book of history, customs & where to eat, Helmet Bag
Luggage moved on daily
Toolkit, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, pump, and spare inner tube and Pre-paid mobile phone
GPS loaded with the tracks and a roadbook with detailed information
7 nights Accommodation & Overnight storage of bicycles at the hotels
5% off on your next tour with Us!
Not Included
Guide and support vehicle
Meals, wine experiences and cooking experience
Travel Insurance . we suggest Nomads / Worldwide / Colombus
Good Quality Bike Hire – Specialized Hybrid Bike (or similar) (€90) | CUBE Reaction HPAebike (or similar) (€125)
Porto Gastronomy & Aveiro Boat Experience : €35 per person. Details: ▪ Day 1 – 1 Port Wine visit and tasting, at a historic Port Wine cellar in Porto* (only available for clients arriving soon this day, because the last possible visit to the cellars is at 17h45 – subject to availability) | ▪ Day 3 – 1 Moliceiro boat trip in Aveiro | ▪ Day 3 : Aveiro’s speciality tasting, including 1 pastry, 1 liquor and biscuits
Special Wine & Dine package with 2 dinners : €125 per person. It includes: ▪ Day 1 – Gourmet dinner at Porto with three courses & wine – in Porto
▪ Day 7 – Fado dinner & soirée, three courses menu & wine with typical music Fado show – in LisbonPicnic package : €90 per person. Includes 5 light lunch meals to carry on bike in riding days.
Custom Portugal Cycling Jersey – €45
Extra nights
Road Bike
You can bring your own bike or we can arrange good quality bike hire. There may be charges for transporting bike boxes
Transfers
From Porto airport on the first day and back to Lisbon airport on last day.
Terrain
Quiet country and coastal roads. Some unpaved Bike Paths
Lodgings
A delightful collection of hotels accompany you on this bike tour along the Atlantic. An important part of the journey is where you lay your head after a great day’s cycle. Luckily these 4 star town and city hotels and historical family run spots will not disappoint.
The great stretch of beach outside your hotels, the charming villages to explore once you finish your day’s cycle trip, all will be an exciting part of your daily routine.
You will want to keep cycling on this Atlantic bike ride down Portugal’s beautiful coast!






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DATES & RATES
PORTO TO LISBON
8 DAYS / 7NIGHTS
€1190
SINGLE SUPP. €275
€320 May 01 to 01 Oct
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