Cycling The Portuguese Coastal Camino

by KE Adventure Travel
Region
Portugal
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Immerse yourself in contrasting coastal landscapes as you cycle from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, with bike hire and luggage transfers included, on this self-guided holiday. Cycling on quiet back roads, boardwalks, and cycle paths for up to 50km per day, you can look forward to a warm welcome at the end of each ride at our fantastic selection of small hotels and guesthouses.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Porto and explore this picturesque city.

Arrive in Porto and explore this picturesque city.

Day 2: Begin your pilgrimage as you cycle north along the coast to Vila do Conde.

35 km 80 m

D1

Begin your pilgrimage as you cycle north along the coast to Vila do Conde.

Day 3: Cycle through contrasting landscapes and discover Viana do Castelo with all its grandeur.

49 km 300 m

D1

Cycle through contrasting landscapes and discover Viana do Castelo with all its grandeur.

Day 4: Cross the border into Galicia on your way to Oia.

46 km 230 m

D1

Cross the border into Galicia on your way to Oia.

Day 5: Enjoy peaceful coastal cycling, take a swim in the bay of Baiona, and discover the bustling city of Vigo.

43 km 300 m

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Enjoy peaceful coastal cycling, take a swim in the bay of Baiona, and discover the bustling city of Vigo.

Day 6: Cycle along the Ria de Vigo estuary, feast on oysters in Redondela, and discover Pontevedra.

34 km 430 m

D1

Cycle along the Ria de Vigo estuary, feast on oysters in Redondela, and discover Pontevedra.

Day 7: Enjoy the hot springs of Caldas de Reis, discover Saint James leading your way, and stay in historic Padron.

41 km 310 m

D1

Enjoy the hot springs of Caldas de Reis, discover Saint James leading your way, and stay in historic Padron.

Day 8: Stand proud at the foot of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

25 km 370 m

D1

Stand proud at the foot of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Day 9: Departure Day.

Departure Day.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Portugal

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