Portugal North to South

by Pedal Britain
Region
Algarve
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

The Portugal North to South tour explores 650 miles and ascends 50,000ft, climbing to the highest point of Continental Portugal, visiting wine areas, and historical cities. The tour starts in Porto and ends on a beach in the Algarve. This adventure also include the visit to the Alentejo region, the Douro International Park and the Algarve region.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Paradela Dam to Modim de Basto

71 km 1218 m

D2

Paradela Dam to Modim de Basto

Day 2: Modim de Basto to The Douro River

79 km 1499 m

D2

Modim de Basto to The Douro River

Day 3: The Douro River to Freixenho

108 km 1973 m

D3

The Douro River to Freixenho

Day 4: Freixenho to Gouveia

89 km 1525 m

D2

Freixenho to Gouveia

Day 5: Gouveia to Serra de Estrela

55 km 1747 m

D2

Gouveia to Serra de Estrela

Day 6: Serra de Estrela to Castelo Branco

85 km 1018 m

D2

Serra de Estrela to Castelo Branco

Day 7: Castelo Branco to Marvao

95 km 1688 m

D3

Castelo Branco to Marvao

Day 8: Marvao to Elvas

93 km 837 m

D2

Marvao to Elvas

Day 9: Elvas to Moura

122 km 1301 m

D3

Elvas to Moura

Day 10: Moura to Mertola

106 km 584 m

D3

Moura to Mertola

Day 11: Mertola to Tavira

93 km 1309 m

D2

Mertola to Tavira

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Algarve

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