Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided

by Responsible Travel

Region

Atlantic Coast

Duration

8 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

N/A

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

This is a self-guided cycling holiday from Porto to Lisbon along Portugal's Atlantic Coast. It offers a generally flat terrain, making it ideal for families and casual cyclists, with daily rides of between 40km and 60km. The route takes you through pine-scented forests, idyllic beaches, peaceful fishing villages, conservation areas, and historic architecture, with frequent sea views. Key stops include Porto, Figueira da Foz (the 'Queen of Beaches'), Nazaré (famous for large waves), and the medieval walled town of Óbidos. The holiday includes luggage transfers, a GPS device, maps, directions, and a quality hybrid bike rental. E-bikes are available as an optional supplement. The trip is tailor-made and can be booked throughout the year.

Daily Ride Schedule

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

About the Atlantic Coast

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

EUR 995

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

Wildly beautiful coastal landscapes Porto to Lisbon over seven days Ride an average of 50km per day Pass Figueira da Foz, known as the 'Queen of Beaches' Nazare, home to the largest waves ever recorded Visit the walled town of Obidos Atlantic Coast is Portugal’s largest cycle path Cycling past pine-scented forests, idyllic beaches, peaceful fishing villages, conservation areas and historic architecture Magnificent sea views are never far away Cycling through the pine forests and seeing the coastline Amazing landscapes and so varied Cycling through and stopping in villages and towns Cycling along the Atlantic coast, the beaches, fish meals, fantastic cycle paths The variety and beauty of this part of Portugal - from the gorgeous ocean towns to the quaint highlands and the refreshing eucalyptus forests.
Cycling by the wild seas The beautiful coastal towns Beautiful and stunning scenery Cycling along the Atlantic coast The bike paths particularly by the coastline, forests and little villages were wonderful.
Beautiful ocean views and loved the variation between forest and arid spaces Cycling through the eucalyptus forests & the stunning views as a reward for the challenging climbs.
The night at casa do colmeal - best hotel of the trip The vibe at Porto, finishing at Obidos which is unique and fascinating, the Atlantic waves and the scenery Every day new vistas, the most fantastic views of the wild Atlantic coasting the waves!
The seaside cycle paths, including the coastal path.
The diverse terrain and environments.
The route was varied, minimized auto traffic and quite scenic.
The routes ensured we stopped at local cafes and eateries.
Beautiful scenery with varied terrain.
The diversity of the routes, scenery, cycling through the eucalyptus forests & the stunning views as a reward for the challenging climbs.
The six days on the e-bike, seeing the country side out away from all the big city.
The amazing sea views , especially as we climbed higher.
Bike paths everywhere in fab condition so off road most of the time The local operator was perhaps THE most responsive and helpful tour company we've ever used.
Well planned beautiful route with stunning views on varied terrain.
The small hotel in Colmeal felt like an exclusive retreat.
Cycling was a great way of visiting the smaller towns and villages between Porto and Lisbon.
The route was so well thought out offering a wide variety of scenery, cycling paths and tracks.
Being free, outside, seeing new and exciting places...
The wonderful cycling Discovering small villages and beautiful countryside and beaches along the way.
Interesting variety of scenery over the 6 days.
Enjoyed picnicking by the beautiful Atlantic and wandering round Obidos...
The cycling was easy and mostly lovely Full days of enjoyable cycles through varied scenery.
Relaxed evenings exploring on foot and savouring local cuisine.
The people were extremely friendly and hospitable.
The lovely towns and great hotels we stayed in.
Also the most amazing beaches.
The Atlantic path was particularly tedious but the beaches when we arrived were beautiful and the food good and plentiful.
So many parts of the bike tour were very beautiful, it was a lovely route and we really felt that we'd got to know rural Portugal so much better than on previous trips, just by passing quietly through all the small villages, farmland, beach resorts and forests along the way.
Amazing landscapes.
Cycling by the wild seas The amazing views and small towns along the way.
Great fun, loved it.
Really well planned routes, great locations that gave a flavour, but contrast of scenery.
Great cycling routes - and very good bikes.