- Enjoy the fantastic life of Porto while exploring Cycling Holidays in Portugal
- Discover incredible sights upon the coast and the best beaches in the northwest coast
- Spectacular rivers and lagoons to explore
- Visit traditional villages and towns
- Extra nights available
In this self-guided bike tour you will be cycling through 203 km on a 5 days journey, surrounded by beautiful sceneries. The origin of the name of Portugal it was given by the city of Porto from a very early age (c. 200 BC) when it was designated as Portus Cale. The city is known worldwide by its wine, bridges, contemporary and ancient architecture and its magnificent historic centre, classified has a world heritage by UNESCO. Enjoy the first night and explore this beautiful and ancient city and off course, taste a traditional Port Wine. Through cycle tracks and secondary roads, the selected routes takes you to beautiful beaches, natural features, villages where the ancient traditions still last, and much more!
The beginning of your journey marked along the banks of the Douro River and the northwest coast, will provide great moments to keep in memory. Secondary roads and cycle tracks will guide you by the northwest coast until the city of Ovar, known as the City Museum of Tiles. Cycling south by the amazing Aveiro lagoon, the traditional boats of the region - moliceiros - will welcome you to the city of Aveiro. Pedaling through natural features you will discover the track to Figueira da Foz and amazing views to the Atlantic coast. Passing by many small villages you have the opportunity to try the typical Portuguese gastronomy and mingle with the locals.
The fascinating views upon the northwest coast, the beautiful rivers and lagoons together with the traditional villages and historical towns, travelled mostly by cycle tracks and secondary roads; combined with a great selection of seafood and Portuguese traditional cuisine, is certainly one of the most wonderful experiences you will not want to miss!
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Cycling ATLANTIC ROUTE Porto to Figueira da Foz - 6 nights | 5 stages
It features mostly flat terrain with an average of one / two medium ascents per day. With an average of 41 km per day, easily crossed. Routes are supported by detailed roadbook and GPS that is provided.
30 – 49 Km
The northwest of Portugal offers good temperatures to enjoy a cycling route at any time of year. Average maximum temperatures vary between 14 degrees in January until the 26 degrees in August and 17 degrees in November.
Plane – You can book your airfare directly to Porto or Lisbon Airport (with any connection to Porto by Bus or Train).
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Cycling ATLANTIC ROUTE Porto to Figueira da Foz - 6 nights | 5 stages
