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Experience the cities, beaches, and traditional villages of Portugal’s coast on bike
Indulge your senses with wine tasting and a traditional Fado show in the charismatic city of Lisbon.
Cycle alongside the rice fields and salt pans of Figueira da Foz, where you’ll likely spot the hot pink flamingo.
Challenge yourself as you cycle steep coastline, winning you panoramic views of the sea.
Explore the bustling cities, serene beach towns, and traditional villages that make up the magnificent Portuguese coast.
Portugal's coast is a rich and region landscape with so much to offer. Located at the western end of the Iberian Peninsula, the coast boasts unforgettable scenery and a warm Mediterranean climate, making it an ideal location for an adventure-packed cycling tour!
The 8-day Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour is a self-guided bike tour that will take you through Portugal's most famous cities, contrasted with visits to sleepy beach towns and small traditional villages, where you'll get a sense of authentic Portuguese life and culture.
Discover world-famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, observing magical monasteries and ancient towers. Ride the coast's oceanfront roads, experiencing highlight cities such as Aveir and Figueira da Foz along the way. Cruise alongside orchards and vineyards, taking in the endless majestic beauty that makes this cycling tour the trip of a lifetime.
Discover the endless possibilities of Portugal's coast on bike, collecting memories and fulfilling dreams along the way. The Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour awaits!
Portugal's coast is a rich and region landscape with so much to offer. Located at the western end of the Iberian Peninsula, the coast boasts unforgettable scenery and a warm Mediterranean climate, making it an ideal location for an adventure-packed cycling tour!
The 8-day Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour is a self-guided bike tour that will take you through Portugal's most famous cities, contrasted with visits to sleepy beach towns and small traditional villages, where you'll get a sense of authentic Portuguese life and culture.
Discover world-famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, observing magical monasteries and ancient towers. Ride the coast's oceanfront roads, experiencing highlight cities such as Aveir and Figueira da Foz along the way. Cruise alongside orchards and vineyards, taking in the endless majestic beauty that makes this cycling tour the trip of a lifetime.
Discover the endless possibilities of Portugal's coast on bike, collecting memories and fulfilling dreams along the way. The Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour awaits!
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Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Porto
Welcome to Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto! A private transfer will take you from the airport to your accommodations in Porto.
You’ll receive your bike this afternoon and have a bike fitting.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Porto
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle to Ovar
You’ll ride along the Douro River and then head south along the Coast, mostly on bike paths, with beautiful sandy beaches on your right. You’ll find plenty of places to stop and enjoy a snack or a meal, or just savour the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ovar
Distance: 51 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cycle to the Mira Region
Today you’ll cycle along the Aveiro lagoon. On the beach of San Jacinto you will cross to Barra Beach using the Fery. You will then find a bike path that will take you to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mira Region
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Explore the Dunes along the Atlantic Coast
Another great day of cycling today as you head towards Figueira da Foz. Your trip is full of dune systems covered in pine forests, as you cycle along the Atlantic Coast and up to the Serra da Boa Viagem, with incredible panoramic views. You’ll then descend to the lighthouse of Cape Mondego and soon after your hotel
Overnight Location: Hotel in Figueira da Foz
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Cycle to Sao Pedro de Moel
You will start the day riding along a cycling path that leads you through the Pinhal de Leiria, a pine tree forest planted in the 14th Century. You will pass small beaches, which are like oases in the countryside. On a warm day these beaches are a great break.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sao Pedro de Moel
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Pass Nazare
Today you will pass the surfing town of Nazare, famous for some of the biggest waves on earth. You will continue on a charming ride and eventually come to Foz do Arelho, at the confluence of the Obidos Lagoon and the sea.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Foz do Arelho
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Ride to Obidos
Today, your final day of cycling is a short day, allowing you time to explore your destination. You will be leaving the ocean and moving inland, cycling along a beautiful and quiet lagoon. Your last stop will be the town of Obidos, a delightful town with a perfect example of a medieval fortress..
Overnight Location: Hotel in Obidos
Distance: 16 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure
Your cycling tour ends today, and it’s time to say goodbye to the beautiful Portuguese coast!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2026 Pricing for Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour The departures are available starting Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or Mondays from January 1 to December 31, 2026. .
The starting price for two people sharing a double or twin room is EUR1305 per person, including standard bicycle rental. You can upgrade to Sea View Rooms at additional cost.
Accommodation on the Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour
This tour is based in 3-star and 4-star hotels. All accommodations on the tour offer comfortable rooms with great locations. Rooms are double occupancy and single travellers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel while travelling with your group (please inquire for the pricing).
What’s Included in the Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Personal and luggage transfer to and from the airport is included on this tour. Personal luggage transfers between accommodations are also included.
Also Included
- 24/7 phone support
- Hybrid bike rental
- GPS App for your phone
Not included
- Flights to and from Portugal
- Visas if required
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Meals or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
Optional Extras
- E-bike rental
- Side bags rental
- Single room supplements
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- How hard is the Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Portugal?
- Are meals included on the Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Porto to start this tour?
- Is the Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Porto to Lisbon Cycling Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Portugal?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Portugal?
- When is the best time to travel to Portugal for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. You will be cycling up to 90 km daily. All paths are paved and the elevation change is minimal. You should be fit, comfortable on a bike, and used to cycling this distance.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners are included on this tour.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Porto Airport (OPO), where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Porto.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends in Cascais, where you will be transferred to Lisbon Airport (LIS).
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Please bring any additional equipment required.
Yes! Please make sure it is a road bike.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Portugal for this tour is during the late spring and early fall. During this time, the weather is pleasant but not quite as hot as it can be in the summertime.
Customer Ratings
Algarve Nature Tours is a boutique tour operator that has welcomed visitors to Portugal since 1988. With top-notch experience and personalized service, Algarve Nature Tours aims to offer the best nature tours in the country. Choose your own dates and adventure or let them suggest an itinerary suited to your wishes.
