Northern Portugal

by Ciclismo Classico
Region
Algarve
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Portugal was named the World’s Leading Destination at the 2018 World Travel Awards. It's a must destination for your bucket list. Portugal’s northernmost reaches lie well off the beaten tourist pathways, making it an ideal location for a cycling tour in the Ciclismo style! The tour takes you through beautiful landscapes and rich history, starting from Spain and crossing the border into Portugal. Experienced guides will point out the hidden gems of “local Portugal” that you might miss otherwise as you ride through the Lima and Douro River valleys. You can sample the wines of the region, including the famous Vinho Verde and the signature drink of Portugal, Port. You can also indulge in locally harvested seafood, or try different meats. On our way to Porto we explore the town of Guimaraes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Porto is one of the tour’s highlights and the best place to end our unforgettable discovery of Portugal. Located along the Douro River estuary and an outpost of the Roman Empire, it has been a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Baiona, Spain warm-up ride

10 km 200 m

D1

Baiona, Spain warm-up ride

Day 2: Baiona to Monçao

50 km 3000 m

D2

Baiona to Monçao

Day 3: Monçao to Canicada

40 km 5000 m

D2

Monçao to Canicada

Day 4: Canicada to Guimarães

45 km 4500 m

D2

Canicada to Guimarães

Day 5: Guimarães loop to Penha

10 km 1500 m

D1

Guimarães loop to Penha

Day 6: Guimarães to Amarante

45 km 4000 m

D2

Guimarães to Amarante

Day 7: Porto and Douro Valley

35 km 2000 m

D1

Porto and Douro Valley

Day 8: Adeus!

Adeus!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Algarve

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