Experience the best of the Atlantic coast
Porto to Lisbon Cycling Holiday
There are few more beautiful rides than exploring the wild Atlantic coast from Porto to Lisbon. Stop at secluded beaches, visit hidden coves and breathe in the sea air. #Lovevelo #LoveCycling #Ridefurther
Cycling Tour From Porto to Lisbon
What to Expect on This Trip
Cycle south along the Atlantic coast from Porto towards Lisbon. The route is fairly flat and hugs the coast for much of the trip. You will have the fresh sea air for your ride and you can enjoy the west coast sunny beaches, secluded coves and authentic fishing villages.
This is a trip that goes from place to place
Your accommodation will be in great hotels, expertly picked for their locations and surroundings.
We have a variety of bikes for you to explore the Atlantic Coast including flat bar hybrid bikes, e-bikes and road bikes.
We will provide you with luggage transfers to take you belongings from hotel to hotel.
As part of your cycling adventure, we will provide you with our curated set of digital routes. Just download to your Garmin or Wahoo, or navigate from your phone.
Arrive & Depart At Any Time
Your Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival into Porto
You will arrive into Porto and make your way to the hotel. Visit the city and take a stroll around the enchanting streets. Porto is well known for its Port and wines from the Douro River valley. Enjoy a drink and take in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Day 2 - Porto to Ovar
51km total distance
Your ride today will take you along the Douro River until its mouth. You will start your ride south mostly on dedicated bike paths that hug the beautiful sandy beaches of the Atlantic. Take plenty of stops at the beaches and enjoy traditional Portuguese food en route. When you arrive at Espinho, you will continue on a cycling path through a pine tree forest to Furadouro beach.
Day 3 - Mira Region
65km total distance
Today's ride will take you to the Aveiro lagoon. On the beach of São Jacinto, you will take a ferry to Barra Beach to the south of the lagoon. You will then continue your ride along the Ria de Aveiro.
Day 4 - Ovar to Figueira da Foz
55km total distance
Today you will ride to Figueira da Foz, one of the main seaside resorts in Portugal outside of the Algarve. You will ride across dunes covered in fresh pine forests, cycling along the Atlantic Coast. You'll reach the Serra da Boa Viagem where you will get stunning views from the Miradouro da Vela, which overlooks the city and the salt-pans of the River Mondego. The trip finishes with a gentle descent to the lighthouse of Cape Mondego.
Day 5 - Figueira da Foz to São Pedro de Moe
65km total distance
Today´s ride starts by crossing the Mondego River until you arrive close by Carriço. A cycling path will then lead you through the Pinhal de Leiria, a 14th century pine forest, planted to provide timber to build ships. You will ride past small beaches such as Praia do Pedrogão and Praia de São Pedro de Moel, which has a large beach sheltered from the wind.
Day 6 - São Pedro de Moel to Foz do Arelho
55km total distance
You will ride today towards Nazaré, a traditional and authentic fishing village. This is also a mecca for water sports enthusiasts where waves are enormous and surfers come from far and wide to Praia do Norte. You will ride on to Foz do Arelho between the Óbidos Lagoon and the sea where you will spend the evening.
Day 7 - Foz do Arelho to Óbidos
15km total distance
Today is your final day on the bike and you will leave the Atlantic Ocean behind you, riding inland. You ride will take you to the delightful town of Óbidos, a stunning sight in itself. White washed houses are draped with deep purple bougainvillaea and honeysuckle.
Day 8 - Departure
Your trip is at an end and you can check out at your leisure.
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I booked through Love Velo because the reviews were so good. I wasn't disappointed. Right from my first contact with LV they were easy to talk to and although I dithered (my first cycling trip abroad) they didn't press me. When I eventually confirmed my booking they took care of everything.
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Everything about Love Velo has been faultless. From the initial notification of them teaming up with Le Col and to the pricing being unbelievable and then the customer service, top class. James, if all the staff are as attentive to every detail as you are then everyone will be as lucky as I have been. 100% at some point, hopefully in the near future I will be booking again with you guys. Thank you again
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