Cycling in North Portugal: From Monçao to Viana do Castelo

by The Natural Adventure Company
Region
Mainland Portugal
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy/moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Enjoy a self guided cycling tour in the Spanish-Portuguese border region, combining leisurely cycling and many sightseeing, relaxation and wine-tasting opportunities. The itinerary will take you through unsurfaced cycle paths, paved and unpaved country roads, along the banks of the Minho and Lima Rivers and also along a section of the Atlantic Coast. The tour is based in lovely historical accommodations in the fortified towns of Valença, Caminha and Viana do Castelo.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Valença

Arrival in Valença

Day 2: Loop Ride from Valença via Tui and Monçao

39 km 400 m

D1

Loop Ride from Valença via Tui and Monçao

Day 3: Valença to Caminha

31 km 50 m

D1

Valença to Caminha

Day 4: Loop Ride via A Guarda

17 km 75 m

D1

Loop Ride via A Guarda

Day 5: Caminha to Viana do Castelo along the Atlantic Coast

29 km 175 m

D1

Caminha to Viana do Castelo along the Atlantic Coast

Day 6: Ride along the Lima Riverbanks

56 km 260 m

D1

Ride along the Lima Riverbanks

Day 7: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Mainland Portugal

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