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Porto, Coimbra & Lisbon

Discover the wild Atlantic coast

Book Self-GuidedBook Guided
Daily Distance

42 - 71 km

Daily Elevation Gain

100 - 800 m

Duration

14 Days & 13 Nights

From

2.220 EUR

Porto, Coimbra & Lisbon

Explore the Silver Coast and discover ancient towns, breathtaking beaches, and a fantastic coastline!

On this incredible bike tour, you will cycle the Portuguese "Costa da Prata", riding with the Atlantic Ocean by your side. Starting in the historic Porto city, famed for the production of Port wine, and finishing at beautiful Cascais, this tour will lead you through the most important routes along the coast. Admire the world-known Douro River, explore the Venice of Portugal (Ria de Aveiro), and visit the historical villages and monuments of Coimbra, Óbidos, and Sintra, considered world heritage by UNESCO. A magnificent experience where you can also taste the gastronomical delicacies, pastries, sweets, and wine, with the highlight being the fresh seafood caught daily by the traditional fisherman.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Ria de Aveiro, with its Natural Reserve and canals
  • Aveiro City, Portugal's little Venice
  • Coimbra, the first capital of Portugal
  • The medieval village and castle of Óbidos
  • The beautiful Sintra village, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Admire breathtaking beaches
  • Taste the Portuguese gastronomy
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Tour Information

SELF-GUIDED 2026 PRICES

Low Season2.220 EUR
Single Room+ 940 EUR
04 Jan - 26 Mar
27 Oct - 15 Dec

Medium Season2.530 EUR
Single Room+ 1.150 EUR
06 Apr - 26 May
16 Oct - 26 Oct

High Season2.750 EUR
Single Room+ 1.340 EUR
27 May - 26 Jun
01 Sep - 15 Oct

Special Season2.900 EUR
Single Room+ 1.450 EUR
27 Mar - 05 Apr
27 Jun - 31 Aug

Price Notes
• prices per person for a minimum of 2 people in double/twin room
• solo traveler supplement on request

  • Distance

    42 - 71 km / day

  • Profile

    First half flat, second half moderately hilly with some short but steep ascents/descents

  • Route

    Mix of paved and gravel roads, and some sections on dedicated cycle lanes

  • Duration

    14 Days | 13 Nights

  • Start

    Porto

  • Finish

    Lisbon

Guided and Tailor-Made Tours available on request:

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Included and Optional Services

Preparation
  • Personalized assistance throughout the booking
  • Pre-departure Information Pack (checklist, general travel information)
  • Tour Information (description of daily stages & profiles)
  • Liability and personal accident insurance
Accommodations
  • 13 Nights in standard double / twin room
  • Breakfast daily
  • Private bathroom in all accommodations
  • If any accommodation isn’t available, we will propose an alternative solution
Transfers
  • Transfer on the day of arrival from Porto Airport to the first hotel
  • Transfer from the last hotel to Lisbon Airport
  • Transfers during the tour as mentioned in the daily description
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
Orientation
  • Welcome briefing in English
    & bike fitting

  • Digital Information Book delivered before the tour

  • Smartphone App
    & GPS Tracks

  • Local Support Number (free to call us 24h/day)

Optional

  • Extra Days & Nights (add them along the way): on request

  • Different arrival & departure transfers: on request

  • Bike Rental: see below

  • Not included: Boat tickets from São Jacinto to Aveiro (Day 3)

Bikes

<span style="color: #e36517;">Hybrid Bike</span> <span style="font-size: 15px;">UNISEX</span>

Hybrid Bike UNISEX

Includes: handlebar bag, rear bag, rear rack, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
298 EUR
<span style="color: #e36517;">E-Bike</span> <span style="font-size: 15px;">UNISEX</span>

E-Bike UNISEX

Includes: handlebar bag, rear bag, rear rack, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
536 EUR
<span style="color: #e36517;">Carbon Road Bike</span> <span style="font-size: 15px;">UNISEX</span>

Carbon Road Bike UNISEX

Includes: handlebar bag, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
476 EUR
<span style="color: #e36517;">Carbon Gravel Bike</span> <span style="font-size: 15px;">UNISEX</span>

Carbon Gravel Bike UNISEX

Includes: handlebar bag, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
595 EUR
<span style="color: #e36517;">Carbon E-Gravel Bike</span> <span style="font-size: 15px;">UNISEX</span>

Carbon E-Gravel Bike UNISEX

Includes: handlebar bag, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
952 EUR

Itinerary

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14
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Arrival in Porto

Welcome to Porto!

Our guide will transfer you from the airport to the hotel in Porto, this amazing city filled with something mystical and difficult to describe. It is for your own eyes to see! Take the rest of the day off to experience the city, taste the food, reach the sightseeing spots, and interact with the lovely people. This is where your journey begins!
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Transfer from Porto

0:30 h

NH Porto Jardim

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Cycle from Porto to Furadouro

Your adventure begins!

Starting from the old Porto, crossing the Dom Luís Bridge, which has a spectacular view over the Douro River. Cycle on calm and serene roads close to the sea. On the way, you will cross several small beaches like Valadares, Francelos, and Miramar by cycling on a path near the coastline. Although the water might be too cold for some, these beaches are a great spot to swim and enjoy the sun (if the weather conditions allow it!). Miramar Beach is worth a stop to visit a small and intriguing little chapel sitting on the top of a boulder by the shore - the famous Capela do Senhor da Pedra.
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Distance

46 km

Elevation Gain

+ 300 m

Furadouro Boutique Hotel

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Cycle from Furadouro to Aveiro

Another fresh day by the sea!

You will have magnificent pine tree forests to cross and easy, flat roads to enjoy leading you to Ria de Aveiro. The Ria de Aveiro is a shallow coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean. Its unique mesotidal wetland area has several branches forming islands and is an absolute pleasure to ride along to. You will then arrive at the dune system of São Jacinto, an incredible natural reserve home to many valuable species and the perfect place to watch some wildlife! At last, this is where you will catch the ferry that will take you to our own little Portuguese Venice, Aveiro.
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Distance

65 km

Elevation Gain

+ 300 m

Aveiro Palace

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Cycle from Aveiro to Praia de Mira

Discover the preserved traditions of Portugal!

As you leave Aveiro, you will head down a path that crosses a land of ponds, where salt is extracted by an old traditional method passed down through generations. As you head on, you will arrive at a dock in which you can view the harbor and some old codfish boats. After, you will cross the main bridge and arrive in Barra Village. From here, you will follow south through a bicycle path that avoids the open road and traffic. The scenery during this route will be from the Ria itself. However, as you arrive at the end, the landscape will change into small fields and vegetable gardens until Mira Beach.
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Distance

42 km

Elevation Gain

+ 100 m

Maçarico Beach Hotel

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Cycle from Praia de Mira to Coimbra

Prepare yourself to discover Portugal’s medieval capital - Coimbra!

This day starts on gravel roads, taking you through villages and towns until you reach the Mondego River, which will guide you to the heart of Coimbra. This charming city was the first capital of Portugal, and the first University was placed there in 1537, where many Portuguese writers, doctors, philosophers, and scientists studied throughout the times. University of Coimbra - Alta and Sofia was built in the Royal Palace of Alcáçova, a historical place full of charm, beauty, and heritage, as the 12th-century Cathedral of Santa Cruz, several 16th-century colleges, the Joanine Library with a baroque decor, or the 18th-century Botanical Garden. There is a lot to see and explore around Coimbra!
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Distance

60 km

Elevation Gain

+ 500 m

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

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Cycle from Coimbra to Figueira da Foz

Admire an amazing castle!

After a delicious breakfast, cycle through agricultural lands and villages to later arrive in Montemor-o-Velho town. Overlook the river from its little hill known as Monte Maior, fortified for at least 2000 years. As you reach Montemor-o-Velho, an imposing castle will appear. It is one of the oldest castles in Portugal and was the main fortress of Low Mondego during Medieval times. While exploring the castle and other important monuments, don't forget to sample the local "espigas doces" (typical cakes of Montemor). Enjoy the view from the top, take a deep breath, and ride towards Figueira da Foz to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the seaside.
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Distance

49 km

Elevation Gain

+ 100 m

Vila Galé Collection Figueira da Foz

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Cycle from Figueira da Foz to Monte Real

Cycle through Portuguese history.

After a traditional breakfast in the coastal city of Figueira da Foz, it’s time to continue your adventure through Portugal. Today, you will cycle along the Mondego River, the longest river exclusively in Portuguese territory. You will ride through some small picturesque villages and encounter magnificent places, such as the beautiful Ervideira Lagoon, a must-go destination where many locals spend family time. As you go south, Monte Real awaits you, where you will be welcome in a Palace! Enjoy the indoor spaces, enjoy the outdoor pool, walk in the gardens, book a massage, or experience a gourmet dinner. The opportunities are endless at this gorgeous hotel.
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Distance

66 km

Elevation Gain

+ 400 m

Monte Real Hotel

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Cycle from Monte Real to Nazaré

Encounter the grateful Atlantic sea once again!

It’s time to leave Monte Real to reach the coast again and discover magnificent pine forests and beautiful beaches. With Nazaré as your destination, discover one of the most beautiful beaches and perhaps the most famous fishing town in Portugal. Nazaré has an atmosphere of times gone by, contentment, and traditions that continue to thrive and make it a special place to visit. The wooden fishing boats still used today are colorful and narrow with curved prows and decorations evocative of the first fishermen of the area. Another unique tradition is that Fishwives here still wear seven colorful layers of skirts, as well as wooden clogs and a predominantly black headscarf.
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Distance

50 km

Elevation Gain

+ 400 m

Magic Art Hotel

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Cycle from Nazaré to Óbidos

Today, you will discover a UNESCO Heritage Medieval walled town!

It's time to leave Nazaré and ride along the coast, discovering beautiful beaches. You will pass by Foz do Arelho, a small coastal villa located on Portugal's incredibly scenic Silver Coast but also a special place because its ocean feeds into the Óbidos Lagoon (Lagoa de Óbidos) - the largest saltwater lagoon in Portugal. Wind inland through a mixture of small farms, villages, and pear orchards, and ride to the medieval town of Óbidos, where you will discover one of the most picturesque and well-preserved castles in Portugal. Óbidos is a charming small and fortified town that can be suggestive of a medieval film set. Óbidos is also famous for its "ginja", a Portuguese sour cherry liquor. You can taste it in an edible chocolate cup or on its own, a delicious tradition you cannot miss.
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Distance

46 km

Elevation Gain

+ 700 m

The Literary Man

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Cycle from Óbidos to Peniche

Discover a peninsula out into the Atlantic.

This day will begin close to the Óbidos Lagoon, considered the most extensive coastal lagoon system on the Portuguese coast. As you continue heading south, you will cycle inland through an area where dinosaurs once roamed. Almost at the end of the day, you will discover an incredible place on a very small peninsula that looks like an island. Peniche is a city of fishing traditions. So, as you might expect, here you can find many seafood restaurants serving tasty sea bass, seafood rice, and charcoal-grilled sardines, among others. Besides the sea and the local cuisine, Peniche is also known for the art of bobbin lacework and its incredible bays and beaches, popular among surfers.
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Distance

59 km

Elevation Gain

+ 500 m

Star Inn Peniche

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Cycle from Peniche to Ericeira

A scenic ride by the sea!

The day starts with small rolling hills through tiny Portuguese villages, always with the ocean in sight. Witness incredible valleys of limestone and vibrant green Mediterranean vegetation, making for a truly unforgettable experience. As you reach Ericeira, the coastal scenario becomes even more breathtaking, passing through some of the most amazing beaches and cliffs in the region. Ericeira, known as the Portuguese Mecca of Surf, is one of Portugal's most beautiful and popular fishing villages, draped above the blue ocean. End your day with an excellent seafood dinner, enjoying the picturesque town's old center and great vistas. It's a perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in Portugal's natural beauty.
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Distance

71 km

Elevation Gain

+ 700 m

Vila Galé Ericeira

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Cycle from Ericeira to Sintra

Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage.

On this day, you will arrive and discover Sintra Natural Park and hills, ending your day cycling on a constant up and down. But before, delight yourself with some of the beautiful places that Sintra has to offer, like the Monserrate Palace, where you can stop and visit the gardens and its exotic palace built in 1858. By the end of the day, you will arrive at the beautiful village of Sintra, a UNESCO site. Use the free time to go up the mountain and find the incredible Moorish Castle dating back to the 8th century. It's also worthwhile to visit the outstanding Pena Palace, where you can find a wild fantasy of domes, towers, ramparts, and walkways on one of the highest mountain peaks of Sintra.
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Distance

51 km

Elevation Gain

+ 800 m

NH Sintra Centro

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Cycle from Sintra to Cascais

Explore Cape Roca, the westernmost point in Continental Europe.

On this last day of cycling, you will cross the mystic hills of Sintra, passing by the incredible Franciscan Capuchos Convent. Built in the rock and lined up with cork, the convent witnesses the humble and austere living of the Franciscan friars who lived there. Continue riding towards the Atlantic Ocean and arrive at the westernmost point in Continental Europe - Cape Roca. Discover impressive beaches nestling between cliffs, artistically sculpted by the power of nature, and finish with an easy scenic ride along the coast to get to the lovely seaside Cascais.
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Distance

51 km

Elevation Gain

+ 700 m

Vila Galé Cascais

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Departure from Cascais

That’s it! Our splendid tour has come to an end.

Time goes by incredibly fast when you’re having fun, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end! We hope the memories and experiences we have created and shared stay with you forever. Get ready for your trip back home. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel. We hope you join us again soon to discover more of Portugal's Nature Trails!
Porto, Coimbra & Lisbon | Portugal Nature Trails

Transfer to Lisbon

0:30 h

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