Lagoons & beaches of north-west Portugal. Natural beauty: Discover lagoons teeming with birdlife en route. Maritime heritage: Explore the region's rich coastal culture and relaxed pace. Comfortable stays: Relax in stylish, 4-star hotels across the trip. Coastal gems: Explore the Silver Coast's expansive relaxing beaches. Scenic cycling: Follow traffic-free trails along the coast, at your own pace. 4 nights, 4 breakfasts, luggage transported, high-quality bicycle, route notes, GPS navigation, rail travel from Porto to Aveiro, taxi from last hotel to Porto airport. Holiday type: Cycling. Grade: Easy cycling for all with shorter days mainly on the flat, but some gentle ascents. Terrain: Coastal routes, quiet roads, lagoon-side tracks. Average carbon footprint: 69kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel. 4 nights, Two 4-star hotels, Breakfast every day. Prices are based on push bikes as detailed in the FAQs, but e-bikes can be requested. See 'Prices & Travel' for details. Price (excluding flights): From £975pp. Travel options: We can arrange flights and connecting transfers (or simply the latter, which are included) – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London. Start: Any day. When you can travel: 01 April 2026 - 31 July 2026, 01 September 2026 - 31 October 2026. A short cycling break in Aveiro. It's hard to avoid being seduced by Aveiro. Not for nothing is it known as 'Portugal's Little Venice' - its streets of painted Art Nouveau houses are intersected by canals and waterways plied by vibrantly coloured boats with high, curved prows - and it sits on a large, languid lagoon that is a haven for a wide variety of birds ('Aveiro' is derived from the Roman aviarium, meaning 'place of birds'). The Costa da Prata (Silver Coast), with its vast expanses of sand, is equally seductive. Its name has nothing to do with the precious metal, and everything to do with the way the sun shimmers on the Atlantic, making it look silver rather than blue. Our easy-going break explores Aveiro, its lagoon and sections of the coast, featuring stylish, high-quality hotels and ample time to relax by the water. The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights. We have not provided elevation profiles for any of the routes on this holiday because it is largely on the flat. Arrival in Aveiro. Night 1: at Hotel Moliceiro (the first of two nights here). As your first night 's accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of cycling. Depending on the time of your arrival, you could perhaps take a boat ride on one of Aveiro's high-prowed _moliceiros_ before dinner. Suckling pig is worth seeking out among the many good restaurants here, as is the deliciously delicate egg-yolk-and-wafer confection, Ovos Moles de Aveiro. Circular route from Aveiro: 43km. Our suggested cycle ride starts by heading southwards to Ílhavó, with the chance to call in at Vista Alegre, whose stunning surroundings are as beautiful as its celebrated porcelain. It is also worth pausing at the Maritime Museum, where you can learn about the hardships endured aboard long-line cod-fishing boats. You then head west to meet a finger of Aveiro's lagoon before continuing to the delightful town of Costa Nova, where you can admire the former fishermen's houses - a riot of candy-striped red, blue and yellow - and relax by the beach before heading back inland to Aveiro. Aveiro to Furadouro: 40km. The day begins with a short train ride (pay locally) to Salreu, from where you pedal along quiet roads, cycle ways and dirt tracks to reach the lagoon once more. Here you loop languidly along its edge, as an Arcadian tableau unfolds before you, dotted with flamingos, egrets and the occasional patient fisherman. Your destination is Praia do Furadouro, where you can admire the expansive golden-sand beach before checking into the Furadouro Boutique Hotel for your last two nights. Circular route from Furadouro: 47km; shorter option: 35km. Your last cycle ride takes you north along the 'Silver Coast' and is a real highlight - offering fabulous sea views and the chance to visit Porto, picturesque capital of the Port-wine trade. Take your time to explore the iconic Port houses, perhaps even venturing inside one for a tour and tasting, before catching the train back to Furadouro. Be sure to stop off at the iconic, ocean-facing Capela do Senhor da Pedra (Chapel of the Lord of Stones) along the way - the chapel's long history of worship makes it an ideal spot to reflect on the subtle charms of this quietly evocative corner of Portugal. You stay in two delightful hotels, one on a canal, the other by the sea. Extra nights recommended: It is worth adding an extra night in Aveiro so that you have chance to fully explore the town as well as enjoying our suggested cycle ride. Nights 1-2: Hotel Moliceiro, Aveiro. Ideally located for exploring the town, this canal-side, Art Nouveau-style hotel takes its name from the high-prowed boats which ply the town's waterways. The comfortable rooms are decorated in a classic style, and an elegant bar can be found on the ground floor. Reflecting in the waters of the Central Canal of Ria de Aveiro, Hotel Moliceiro goes the extra mile to provide a first class stay. Meal arrangements: breakfast only. Extra nights recommended: Furadouro is a great place to relax by the sea. Nights 3-4: Furadouro Boutique Hotel Beach & Spa, Furadouro. This contemporary, light-filled boutique hotel occupies an enviable position right on the seafront in Furadouro. Guests can enjoy a bar and a lounge in which to relax, plus a small spa offering a variety of treatments. The bedrooms are bright and most offer a sea view. Meal arrangements: breakfast only. Extend your stay: Cycling Aveiro, Cycle the 'Silver Coast'. North-west Portugal’s timeless Atlantic hinterland. 6 nights, from £1,231pp. Easy routes meander alongside lagoons and beaches, with time to relax by the sea, watch the birds and delve into the maritime heritage. View details. City Add-On: Porto City Add-On. A city steeped in the traditions of port wine. 2 nights, from £245pp. The city may be synonymous with port wine, but there is much more to see, not least a charming old quarter, making it a great add-on to another holiday. View details. Prices & travel options: All prices are in £ sterling (GBP). If you'd like to see what they equate to in your currency, use the converter. For general information on pricing, see the 'your holiday price explained' page. Currency converter. We can only accept payment in GBP, but you can use this converter to find out how much the holiday equates to in your own currency. Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing): Cycle price: 4 nights: 01 April 2026 - 31 July 2026 & 01 September 2026 - 31 October 2026. Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above. 1 - 30 Sep 2026: From £991. Final price is subject to change due to the customisable nature of our holidays and is dependent on accommodation availability for the dates selected. We will contact you to confirm the final price. Single supplements are applicable on many of our holidays. Please contact us for full details. Includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus cycling notes, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below. Included travel: return travel from Porto (but you'll need to pay locally for a taxi from Aveiro railway station to the hotel; see 'connecting travel' for more details). Electric bikes available: pricing confirmed at time of booking. Book your flights through us and we 'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below. Flight options: RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S): Porto. As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London. Travelling from the UK: Select an airport to view flights. Travelling from the outside the UK: If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend flying via Porto or Lisbon. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us. Travelling from outside the UK: We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans. You have two options: 1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel. 2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings. This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover. Connecting travel: Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less. Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally. Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel. Reviews: If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review? We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy. Please note: any reference to maps in customer reviews is now out of date - we no longer provide these. For information on this, please see our FAQs page. FAQs: If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful. What sort of bike is provided? Our chosen bike rental shop will provide you with a bike with 21 gears; a waterproof map case on handlebars; pannier/saddlebag; pump; puncture repair kit; and a lock. Can I hire a helmet? While we would always recommend that you take your own well-fitting helmet, they can be hired locally for a small fee. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to hire a helmet. Do you provide GPS navigation? Yes, we will provide GPX tracks for this holiday prior to departure so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. (We also provide our tried-and-tested route notes). How does self-guided hotel-to-hotel cycling work? We'll send you route notes 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from hotel to hotel, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. On mornings when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation so that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs. For more detailed information, see our cycling holidays in Europe page. Any tips on locking up the bikes? You are responsible for damage to or loss of the rental bike while it is hired to you. Always be careful to lock it up, ideally to an immovable object, and remove all easy-to-steal accessories whenever you leave it unattended. Can I book my flights through Inntravel, and what’s the advantage of doing this? We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we'll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we'll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights. Can you book travel arrangements for customers from outside the UK? We can't book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that's appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK. I’m travelling alone. Is there anything I need to know? Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it's the first time you've booked with us. The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people). How do I make a booking? Once you've decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party's details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can't secure the accommodation for the holiday you've requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we'll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you're making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice. More information about the booking process. Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more. Booking conditions. Do I need travel insurance? Yes, it's something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn't seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill. Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you're covered for medical emergencies - including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday - and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports. When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs. Do I need a visa or anything health-related for Portugal? It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you're a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Portugal, Madeira and the Azores, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you'll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate. Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires). What else do I need to know about travelling to Portugal? The official language is Portuguese. The currency is the Euro. Portuguese time is the same as GMT/UTC. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on the same time as BST. How does Brexit affect travel to Europe? For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein. Where can I find general travel advice? The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens. If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites. Aveiro, Cycle the ‘Silver Coast’ - Short Break, 4 nights. Aveiro, Cycle the ‘Silver Coast’ - Short Break, 4 nights. Hotel-to-hotel cycling. Grade: Easy.
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