Hiker on the Atlantic coast of Portugal

Hiking and Cycling Holidays in Portugal

Walk the cliffs.
Ride the vineyards.

Self-guided and guided tours across mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores, run by a local team since 2004.

The adventure path with Portugal Nature Trails

Portugal Nature Trails is a local adventure and nature tourism company, specialized in outdoor holidays in Portugal. We welcome travelers from all over the world with the most breathtaking self-guided and guided hiking and cycling tours across mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.

Experience your journey, challenge yourself and discover the best dimension of your life. Explore the wildest and most preserved regions of Portugal while tasting the best local food and wine. Spend the night in hotels from 4/5-stars to simple and welcoming rustic B&Bs.

Whatever your pace or preference, we organize your perfect adventure from start to finish, as a guided, self-guided or tailor-made tour. Get to know more about us.

On hiking and cycling tours in Portugal

Why choose Portugal Nature Trails?

Local since 2004

A Portuguese team that has welcomed 22,500+ travelers on our own trails.

24/7 local support

Phone and WhatsApp, with someone on the ground if anything goes wrong.

Your bags go ahead

Your luggage moves to the next hotel every day, so you walk or ride light.

Your trip, your way

Self-guided, guided or tailor-made, with extra nights or upgraded rooms when you want them.

Loved by travelers

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026.

TRIPADVISOR - Travellers choice 2026 | Hiking and Cycling | Portugal Nature Trails
★★★★★

Portugal Nature Trails provided excellent and seamless logistics, accommodations and luggage transport ahead of our hikes. It’s a team of super athletic, intelligent professionals… Read more

Jane TCharlotte, North CarolinaWritten June 13, 2026
★★★★★

Our cycling tour of the Algarve was incredible. Portugal Nature Trails was spot on with all logistics, planning and execution. We experienced great biking, cuisine and people… Read more

Kathleen552017Avon, ColoradoWritten June 6, 2026
★★★★★

The company chooses amazing accommodations each night and the staff who transferred our bags (and us) were prompt, friendly and knowledgeable… Read more

Heather KSaint James, MinnesotaWritten June 4, 2026
★★★★★

Such lovely and well-managed trip. The local guide Sonia was a true star. Beyond happy and grateful for the collaboration, the hotels, well-working app… Read more

Anne TWritten October 23, 2025
★★★★★

We’ve used a number of different self-guided cycling companies in different countries in Europe, and this one was the best. Their service is… Read more

Gail MLone Tree, ColoradoWritten April 1, 2025
★★★★★

The people of PNT were wonderfully friendly and supportive from the very beginning. As middle-aged (sigh) people who have never been on a… Read more

Scott DLansing, MichiganWritten April 13, 2026
★★★★★

Our trip to Madeira was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed it and had no worries at all. The trails were as advertised and the accommodation was… Read more

Steve FWritten May 12, 2026
★★★★★

I would definitely recommend this company. From early enquiries and all further communications were replied very quickly. The standard of… Read more

Neil SWritten May 22, 2026

Hiking and cycling holidays in Portugal: frequently asked questions

Self-guided and guided hiking and cycling tours, including road, gravel, mountain bike and touring or e-bike trips, plus tailor-made trips designed around you.

Across mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores: Porto and the Douro Valley, Lisbon and Sintra, the Alentejo, the Algarve, the Rota Vicentina and the Portuguese Camino de Santiago.

On a self-guided tour we take care of accommodations, logistics, transfers and routes, and you travel at your own pace with our local team on call. On a guided tour, an experienced nature guide travels with your group on the dates you choose.

Local support 24/7 by phone and WhatsApp, on self-guided and guided tours alike.

Send us an enquiry and we’ll reply with a trip proposal, usually the same day or within 24 hours. A 50% deposit (minimum €300) confirms your booking.

A Portuguese company designing hiking and cycling tours since 2004, with more than 22,500 customers served. Tours are organized by Caminhos da Natureza, Turismo da Natureza Lda (RNAVT 3345, RNAAT 19/2005). Our team speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish and German.

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