Starting Location
Discover the wealth of land and sea on the famous Portuguese Atlantic coast
This cycling tour is an immersive and amazing route, that goes along the coast and where you‘re going to find some of the most important villages in Portugal. Here you will have a "mix" of beaches and pine forests, creating different sensations during the trip.
Exploring the trails and its main highlights will give you a sense of fulfillment.
Try the best dishes in the traditional Portuguese fishing arts, accompanied with green wine and amazing local deserts.
Monuments, like the "Castelo da Pena" and the "Castelo de Óbidos" will bring you back centuries into the medieval times. This will surely enrich your trip and give you the desire to come back and know more about Portugal!
Route description:
- Mostly flat. Some short and steep climbs.
- 30 % bicycle lanes, 30 % secondary paved roads with low traffic and 10% dirt roads near the ocean.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Figueira da Foz
Day 2: Figueira da Foz – São Pedro de Moel (65 KM) – Pedrógão e Praia da Vieira
Day 3: São Pedro de Moel – Nazaré (29 Km) – praia do norte- giant waves!
Day 4: Nazaré – Óbidos (47 Km) – São Martinho do Porto
Day 5: Óbidos – Peniche (35 Km) – Óbidos lagoon
Day 6: Peniche – Ericeira (68 Km) – Santa Cruz beach
Day 7: Ericeira – Sintra (27 Km)
Day 8: Sintra – Cascais (40 Km) – natural park Sintra- Cascais
Day 9: Departure