Cycling Tours in Portugal
Our cycling tours in Portugal will appeal to all cyclists from the leisurely to the energetic. On the mainland we've a range of leisure cycling, road cycling and mountain biking trips that explore both the stunning coastline as well as visiting the country's beautiful countryside and historic villages. Portugal is yours to explore however you like, with a range of fully guided and self-guided tours throughout Portugal, there will be a tour that's right for you.
Found trips
A fully-guided cycling holiday in Portugal, taking us through the UNESCO appointed Alto Douro Wine Region. The route primarily follows quiet country roads along picturesque valley banks and we'll discover together the journey of Port production, from the vineyards to our table! After beginning our journey in Vila Real, the route explores the amazing landscapes of the Douro Valley. Cycling along vineyards on the riverbanks, we'll visit historical villages and towns, all of which showcase the amazing local style and tra...
This new self-guided cycling tour in Portugal takes you down to the south west corner of the country, along the Costa Vicentina – a narrow band of land stretching along the west coast of Portugal south of Lisbon all the way to the Algarve. The landscape is a unique contrast of peaceful rolling country side and rough oceans, and typical quiet southern white villages and wild green landscapes. The tour takes you mainly along narrow countryside roads connecting Alentejo towns and villages along your route, and lead to...
Seemingly floating in the mid-Atlantic more than 1,000 miles west of Lisbon, Sao Miguel island is the largest and arguably the most beautiful of the 9 islands comprising the autonomous Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. At only 38 miles long and just under 10 miles wide at its widest point, Sao Miguel isn't an enormous island. But don't be put off by its small size, with its extensive road network accessing some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable, it punches way above its weight as a road cycling destination. A ...
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08 to 14 Mar - Explore the unspoilt Serra de Grandola and the Arrabida Natural Park on this thrilling MTB tour.
This mountain bike vacation will give you a great taste of some of Portugal's most fantastic biking. The journey takes us on a tour of the highlights of the Lisbon region and its many great riding areas. While not well-known outside Portugal local riders have been enjoying these trails for years and included in the trip are two of Portugal's picturesque natural parks; Sintra and Arrabida. The riding on this biking trip is varied and interesting, with trails ranging from wide-open paths to tight and technical singletrack....
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18 to 25 July - Treat your family to a holiday they'll never forget, exploring the beautiful volcanic island of the Azores on two wheels! An unforgettable experience for children of all ages, and parents alike!
This is an easy paced family cycling holiday in the Azores, located almost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic origins of the islands are reflected in the mountains and valleys covered by a rich and varied vegetation, lakes in ancient volcano craters, natural swimming pools by the sea, black sandy beaches, active steaming fumaroles, and thermal hot water cascades and fountains. Your trip starts following your arrival into Ponta Delgada, which is situated on the largest of the Azores islands, Sao Miguel or a...
This self-guided cycling tour in Portugal explores the west coast of the country and has been designed to keep you away from the hustle and bustle of major cities. Instead the route takes you along secondary roads, narrow country lanes and cycle paths. You will be provided with a GPS device, along with some helpful route notes and background maps, so navigating the day's rides couldn't be easier! The route follows Portugal's stunning western coastline, all the way from north to south. The route visits numerous beaches, ...
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Choose your own dates! Explore the 'Hawaii of Europe' by bike. Our varied holiday explores, coast, volcanoes and even...whales!
A self-guided cycling tour in the Azores, the most westerly point of Europe. The volcanic origins of the islands are reflected in the mountains and valleys covered by a rich and varied vegetation, lakes in ancient volcano craters, natural swimming pools by the sea, black sandy beaches, active steaming fumaroles and thermal hot water cascades and fountains. Your trip begins in Ponta Delgada, situated on the largest of the Azores islands, Sao Miguel, or as it is more commonly known, The Green Island. It is here that you w...
A guided cycling trip in the Azores, an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. The volcanic origins of the islands are reflected in the mountains and valleys covered by a rich and varied vegetation, lakes in ancient volcano craters, natural swimming pools by the sea, black sandy beaches, active steaming fumaroles, and thermal hot water cascades and fountains. Our trip starts in Ponta Delgada, which is situated on the largest of the Azores islands, Sao Miguel, or as it is more commonly known, The Green Island. It is i...
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21 to 28 March - Kick off your 2020 mountain biking season in style and join us in Portugal on this classic slice of Skedaddle mountain biking!
A great place to place cross-country mountain bike journey in Portugal that follows remote trails and old Roman tracks all spliced together with rocky singletrack, as we traverse from south to north. Meandering along the border with Spain riding through fascinating ancient villages, each day offers a different selection of challenges including long climbs and tricky technical sections. We begin our biking amongst the granite landscapes of Marvão. In this land of wild boar and deer we pass through stunning medi...
This lovely self guided cycling tour in Portugal takes you through the remote and beautiful eastern border between Portugal and Spain. On quiet country roads you will explore this traditional region, take in its natural beauty and experience its Roman and medieval history. Travelling from south to north, you'll skirt the Spanish border passing through white villages built around medieval castles that once served as outposts to guard against the Spanish invasions. You'll stay in small, good quality accommodation and with ...
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11 to 19 Apr - Following Portugal's stunning western coastline, all the way from north to south, we visit numerous beaches, fishing villages and historic towns on this amazing cycling holiday!
This guided tour explores the west coast of Portugal and has been designed to keep you away from the hustle and bustle of major cities; instead the route takes us along secondary roads, narrow country lanes and cycle paths. Your guides will lead you along the route, so you can just sit back in the saddle, relax and enjoy the views! The route follows Portugal's stunning western coastline, all the way from north to south. The route visits numerous beaches, fishing villages and historic towns, with beautiful pine tree fore...
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Choose your own dates - Book now to cycle the volcanic origins of these islands, with many amazing roads and climbs along the way.
Located almost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the volcanic origins of these islands are reflected in the mountains and valleys covered by a rich and varied vegetation, lakes in ancient volcanic craters, natural swimming pools by the sea, black sandy beaches, active, steaming fumaroles and thermal hot water cascades and fountains. The trip starts following your arrival into Ponta Delgada, which is situated on the largest of the Azores islands; Sao Miguel or as it is more commonly known, The Green Island, due to its...
The Douro region is intrinsically linked to its wines. All these wines come from the terraces that surround the River Douro and its tributaries, where walls made of schist support the vineyards full of white and red grapes. As such, the landscape is not only moulded and sculpted to the production of wine but also the pace of life of the Douro. If the winter is marked by the calm and quietness, which seems to be reflected in the bare vines, the transition from the summer to the autumn brings the bustle of the harvest with a f...
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04 to 13 Apr - This trip combines the very best of Portugal's coastline, experience it yourself this April! Expect a lot of ocean views...
A superb road cycling holiday that explores the very best of the coast of Portugal. Starting near Porto the route follows the coastline to the south, starting on almost flat terrain, on a road squeezed in between the ocean and a natural lagoon. From here we continue through pine trees forests to reach Figueira da Foz and Nazaré. The ocean views are a constant in this tour, the deep blue of the ocean providing a huge contrast to the deep green of the forests. After the fishing village of Nazare the terrain changes ...