Cycling in Alto Minho

by The Natural Adventure Company
Region
Mainland Portugal
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Spend a week on a self-guided cycling holiday between Portugal’s exquisite spa town of Monço and historic Porto. This carefully crafted itinerary follows rivers and coast, including the River Minho’s natural border with Spain, Atlantic coves and expansive beaches and the River Lima, which takes you to one of the country’s oldest towns, Ponte de Lima. Staying in 3-4 star hotels, with luggage transfers, cycling in Alto Minho is a journey through some of Portugal’s most magnificent cultural and natural heritage, ancient towns and villages, nature reserves, with a fitting finale in Porto.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Transfer from Porto to Monção

Transfer from Porto to Monção

Day 2: Monção to Caminha

48 km 0 m

D1

Monção to Caminha

Day 3: Caminha to Ponte de Lima

57 km 0 m

D1

Caminha to Ponte de Lima

Day 4: Ponte de Lima and Arcos de Valdevez

42 km 0 m

D1

Ponte de Lima and Arcos de Valdevez

Day 5: Ponte de Lima to Barcelos

33 km 0 m

D1

Ponte de Lima to Barcelos

Day 6: Barcelos to Vila do Conde

45 km 0 m

D1

Barcelos to Vila do Conde

Day 7: Vila do Conde to Porto

35 km 0 m

D1

Vila do Conde to Porto

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Mainland Portugal

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