The Portugal Wild Coast is a cross-country or road bike tour along one of the most beautiful coastlines of Portugal. From the outskirts of Lisbon to the southernmost tip of Europe, you’ll discover and admire the natural beauty of the varied scenery, offering stunning coastal views and crossing through two nature reserves. Explore small fishing villages and abandoned fortresses by bike, reminiscent of the time when this coast was ravaged by pirates! The tour finishes at the most westerly point in Europe, Cape São Vincente, which adds a dramatic and historical flair to this wonderful trip. This tour is not for the faint of heart as you will cycle mountain trails and varied off-road terrain with steep ascents and descents. If you do not want to miss out on this incredible itinerary, there is an on-road version that you can request, but keep in mind that some of the dirt trails lead to incredible cliff-top vistas that are not accessible by road. You can opt to rent a GPS device or request GPS tracks and choose an alternative route on any given day if necessary. The 7-day tour starts in Vale das Éguas and finishes in Sagres. The 11-day tour starts in Setúbal and finishes in Lagos. Accommodations are in 4* hotels and charming guesthouses. Upgrades are possible. Bicycles available include Standard Hybrid Bike, E-Bike, Gravel Bike, and E-gravel Bike. What's Included: Accommodation for 6 or 10 nights in 4* hotels/guesthouses, daily breakfasts, specific dinners, luggage transfer, airport transfers, welcome briefing and bike fitting, digital information book, GPS navigation app, liability and personal accident insurance, and 24-hour local support. What's Not Included: Remaining meals, drinks, gratuities, ferry boat on Day 3 (11-day tour), and city taxes. Skill Level: Moderate–Difficult. This self-guided bike tour has an average daily distance of 30 mi. (48 km). The terrain is varied with steep ascents and challenging off-road sections (50% paved, 50% off-road). An all-paved route option is available. Daily elevation gain is between 650-1000 meters. Requires a high level of fitness. Climate: Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Ideal weather between March and October, but possible year-round. Rain and wind gear recommended. This tour is run by Portugal Nature Trails.
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