The Atlantic coast

You will arrive in the vibrant city of Porto, which is very pleasant to stroll through with its narrow streets and alleys.

You’ll cycle through the old part of Porto, before crossing the Don Luis Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then, almost all the way to Ovar is along quiet roads near the sea. You will pass many small beaches, such as Praia de Valadares, Francelos and Miramar, which are great places to take a break, have a swim and enjoy the sun. From Espinho, continue on a cycle path through pine forests to Furadouro beach, then reach Ovar.
51 km, +300 m

Today is a bit special. Far away from the sea, you will have the opportunity to discover the incredible and historical secrets of Portugal. Leave Ovar and cycle inland. The goal is to reach Santa Maria da Feira. The town’s most distinctive feature is its medieval castle, with a design that is unusual for Portuguese castles, looking more like something straight out of a storybook. You can also visit the Convento dos Lóios museum, a 16th-century monastery, which has a unique and well-preserved convent church. The town also has a fountain at the centre of a stunning staircase, which zigzags up to the western façade of the adjoining Church of the Holy Spirit. Explore this beautiful region and fall even more in love with Portuguese culture.
38 km, + 500 m

Today’s route is a fairly easy and pleasant day by the sea, with flat cycling. Today you will experience, among other things, the large sand dunes of the São Jacinto nature reserve. From São Jacinto, take your bike on the ferry to Aveiro, known as ‘little Venice’.
54 km, + 200 m

Leaving Aveiro, you will cycle along a path that crosses ponds, where salt is extracted using an old traditional method passed down for generations. After crossing the main bridge, you will reach Barra, a typical village located on a narrow sand dune between the sea and the Ria. You will later pass by Costa Nova, the most famous beach in Aveiro. Here you will discover the ‘palheiros’, the striped coloured houses of Costa Nova.
49 km, + 200 m

You will leave Praia de Mira and cycle inland towards Coimbra. The day starts on dirt roads until you reach the Mondego River, which leads you to the heart of Coimbra. Take the opportunity to visit Coimbra, which has a lot to offer.
60 km, +500 m

Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the airport can be booked as an option.

You will arrive in the vibrant city of Porto, which is very pleasant to stroll through with its narrow streets and alleys.

You’ll start the day by cycling through the old part of Porto, before crossing the Don Luis Bridge, wich offers spectacular views of the Douro River.
You will then cycle on quiet and peaceful roads, close to the sea. On the way, you will pass several small beaches such as Valadares, Francelos and Miramar on a path near the coast. Although the water may be too cold for some, these beaches are a great place to swim and enjoy the sun in fine weather! Miramar beach is worth a stop to visit the famous chapel ‘Capela do Senhor da Pedra.’
46 km, +200 m

Today you will cycle along the sea, but also through some nice pine forests, and on quiet roads that will lead you to the coastal lagoon of Ria de Aveiro. You will then experience the large sand dunes of the São Jacinto Nature Reserve. From São Jacinto, take your bike on the ferry (15 min) to Aveiro, known as ‘little Venice’.
57 km, +200 m

Leaving Aveiro, you will cycle along a path that crosses ponds, where salt is extracted using an old traditional method passed down for generations. After crossing the main bridge, you will reach Barra, a typical village located on a narrow sand dune between the sea and the Ria. From here, the cycle continues along a path southwards. In this area, the landscape changes to small fields until you reach Praia da Mira.
42-49 km, + 200 m

You will leave Praia de Mira and cycle inland towards Coimbra. The day starts on dirt roads until you reach the Mondego River, which leads you to the heart of Coimbra. Take the opportunity to visit Coimbra, which has a lot to offer.
60 km, +500 m

After breakfast, get on your bike and cycle through the countryside and small villages to reach Montemor-o-Velho. From its hill called Monte Maior, which has been fortified for at least 2000 years, you can enjoy the views of the landscape and the river. Then you can roll down towards Figueira da Foz to enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the sea.
51 km, +100 m

After breakfast, a transfer to Porto Airport is included. If you prefer a transfer to Lisbon Airport, we can organise this at an additional cost.