Portugal 'Top to Bottom' - 2025/26

Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Regular
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Portugal 'Top to Bottom': starts on the Spanish border in Valenca and ends on the Algarve coast just east of Faro. The route touches Portugal's western and eastern borders. It offers superb cycling conditions in October with convenient international airports (in Porto and Faro). Accommodation is 3/4* throughout. Daily mileages are around 50-55 miles per day with a mix of coastal and inland riding.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Valenca to Barcelos

79 km 0 m

D2

Valenca to Barcelos

Day 2: Barcelos to Espinho

93 km 0 m

D2

Barcelos to Espinho

Day 3: Espinho to Praia de Mira

95 km 0 m

D2

Espinho to Praia de Mira

Day 4: Praia de Mira to Pombal

87 km 0 m

D2

Praia de Mira to Pombal

Day 5: Pombal to Martinchel

72 km 0 m

D2

Pombal to Martinchel

Day 6: Martinchel to Mora

95 km 0 m

D2

Martinchel to Mora

Day 7: Mora to Evora

76 km 0 m

D2

Mora to Evora

Day 8: Evora to Beja

85 km 0 m

D2

Evora to Beja

Day 9: Beja to Castro Marim

96 km 0 m

D2

Beja to Castro Marim

Day 10: Castro Marim to Olhao

56 km 0 m

D1

Castro Marim to Olhao

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Portugal

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