Cycling Portugal's Atlantic Coast
7 Days & 6 Nights 4 Read 3 reviews- Immerse yourself in Portuguese life and culture on this self-guided holiday
- Stroll along the ancient city streets of UNESCO listed Porto
- Cycle along the canals of Aveiro, Portugal's 'Little Venice'
- Pedal past brightly-coloured striped fisherman's chapel's
- Ride through the immense green pine forests
What To Expect
Tour Style:
Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent active trip.
Activity:
Inn to Inn Biking | A classic point to point biking tour, staying in a different location each night
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travelers, Mixed Abilities
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Foodie Adventures
- Wildlife
- Historical Journeys
- Coastal & Island
Inspiration:
- Most Popular
Navigation
You will be provided with detailed route notes and maps to help you find your way. You will also be provided with a GPS unit loaded with the GPX tracks and you will be shown how to use it at your orientation meetings. The majority of the time you will be cycling on small roads or cycle paths, so it will be relatively easy to find your way.
Experience & Fitness
This tour is suitable for people that are in good physical condition. It is rated easy as it is mostly flat. There are some elevation gains, particularly on Days 5 and 6, but aside from that all the coastal routes are mainly level.
Accommodations
On your 7 day, 6 night self-guided cycling tour in Portugal you will stay 5 nights in 3* hotels and 1 night in a 4* hotel. Most have swimming pools and all are well-located in the village or town. Some overlook the Atlantic Ocean.
Alternate accommodation
During the high season, you might be booked into alternative accommodations which are not listed in the main daily description. If those listed are unavailable the alternative accommodation will be of the same or better standard than those described.
Single Rooms & Solo Cyclists
If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable. Solo cyclists are also welcome for an additional charge.
Meals
7 Breakfasts are included. All the other nights you can eat dinner at your accommodations, or in the local town or village. For lunches, there are plenty of villages that you cycle through where you can buy goods for a packed lunch.
- 6 Nights in 3* & 4* hotels
- 6 Breakfasts
- Baggage transfers
- Transfer from Porto airport to your first accommodation
- Transfer from your final accommodation to Porto / Lisbon airport
- Orientation meeting with our local representative
- Information pack, route notes with maps and loan of a GPS unit
- 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our office
- Travel to Porto / Lisbon
- Bike hire
- Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (required)
- Additional nights along the route
- Bike hire
When To Go
This cycling tour is available to start any day of the week between April and November.
Getting to the Start
On arrival at Porto Airport a transfer is included to your hotel. Therefore you will need to provide us with your flight arrival details.
Porto Airport is served by many airlines, such as Easyjet, Ryanair, KLM and British Airways. If you prefer to fly into Lisbon, Porto is also accessible from Lisbon Airport. From Lisbon Airport take an airport shuttle bus to the Santa Apolonia Train Station and then a train to Porto which takes around two and a half hours.
Getting from the End
A transfer is provided from your last hotel to either Porto or Lisbon Airports. You will need to provide us with your departure flight details. Lisbon is also served by many airlines in the UK and from many other gateways in Europe.
Luggage Transfer
All baggage transfers are included. We request that you have only one piece of luggage per person and it should weigh only 20kg.
General Information
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat and sun screen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking/cycling gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Equipment
You can choose between hybrid bikes or e-bikes (electronic bikes) on this tour. Bike hire detailed information.
Brand |
own brand (bases KTM) |
Bike Type |
City, |
Frame types |
gents, ladies, unisex |
Sizes |
Unisex/ladies: 43, 46, 51, 56 Gents:46, 56, 60, 64 |
Front suspension |
no |
Stand |
yes |
Mud guards |
yes |
Luggage rack Rear/Front |
yes |
Paniers |
Yes |
Handle bar Bag/ map holder |
Yes/integrated in the handle bar bag |
Bottle holder/Water bottle |
no |
Computer meter |
yes |
Interchangeable pedals |
yes |
Front gear set |
3 |
Back gear set |
7 |
Brakes |
Shimano V-breaks |
Helmet included |
No |
Puncture repair kit |
Yes |
Spare inner tubes/ how many |
Yes/1 |
Pump |
Yes |
Lock |
Yes |
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.The Macs Way
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