Portugal's Atlantic Coast

Day 1: Lisbon – São Pedra Moel

Welcome to Lisbon! You'll be met at the airport by the local tour company representative and transferred to São Pedro Moel (approximately 2 hours) where you'll be given your tour briefing and bike fitting.
Overnight in São Pedro Moel.

Day 2: São Pedro Moel – Óbidos
43 miles/68 km, 3,000 ft/900m elevation gain

Your first day will be a ride through stunning pine forests and along breathtaking beaches. Take your time and cycle to an epic cliff to enjoy a viewpoint over Nazaré, a typical Portuguese fishing village, where they still dry the fish under the sun. Your next section of riding brings to you another cliff to admire Peniche and Ericeira, typical Portuguese fishing villages.

From here, continue along the coast, soaking up sensational views of the Atlantic ocean. You will arrive in Óbidos, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages in Portugal, with a unique castle peering commandingly over the rooftops.
Overnight in Óbidos.

Day 3: Óbidos – Peniche
37 miles/60km, 2,000 ft/600m elevation gain

This day will begin close to the lagoon of Óbidos which eventually reaches the ocean in a beautiful region of gorgeous beaches. As you continue cycling south, you'll glide past grand rock formations, the Carvoeiro Cape, and the incredible town of Peniche, which stands on a peninsula. Here, settle down in one of numerous local restaurants renowned for their impressive variety of scrumptious fresh seafood.
Overnight in Peniche.

Day 4: Peniche – Ericeira
44 miles/71km, 2,300 ft/700m elevation

Today, you'll start out by the sea before heading back inland to discover some altogether different scenery. Here, authentic and rustic Portuguese villages display white houses with sun-scorched red roofs, absorbing the sun that washes the beautiful countryside in its same radiance.

Pass through incredible valleys of limestone and vibrant, green vegetation as you approach your final destination for today: Ericeira, the Portuguese surfing Mecca. Ericeira is also one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Portugal, alive with a Mediterranean atmosphere.
Overnight in Ericeira.

Day 5: Ericeira – Sintra
32 miles/51km, 2600 ft/800m elevation gain

The Sintra Natural Park and its hills will be the setting for today's adventures and you'll follow a route of continuous rolling hills. Once over the last, you'll be rewarded with a sight of Sintra. Cycling into this magical municipality, you'll enjoy some of the beautiful sightseeing opportunities it has to offer, such as the magnificent Monserrate Palace where you can find exquisite examples of Romantic influence.

Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting the astonishing Pena Palace, a fairytale-like palace with a sequence of domes, towers, ramparts and walkways on one of the highest mountain peaks in Sintra. We recommend taking the rest of the day to explore and discover Sintra's charming mystique.
Overnight in Sintra.

Day 6: Sintra – Cascais
32 miles/50km, 2,300 ft/700m elevation gain

This morning, discover the impressive beaches nestling between cliffs that have been artistically sculpted by water and wind. On your last day of biking, you'll cross the hills all the way to a peak, close to the mystical Convento dos Capuchos, which is installed in the rock and lined with cork.

Continuing on, you'll be reuinited with the awe-inspiring Atlantic Ocean as you arrive at the westernmost point of Continental Europe - Cape Roca, a promontory rising 150 meters above the ocean. End the day with a ride along the breathtaking coastline to Cascais, a charming seaside town.
Overnight in Cascais.

Day 7: Cascais - Lisbon

It's time to gather all your memories and belongings and say goodbye to beautiful Portugal. You'll be transferred from Cascais to Lisbon airport. Don't want to go home? Take a peek at our Portuguese day tours in Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and Terceira Island (Azores), and extend your stay in this scintillating country!