Self Guided From
€1600
  • Natural Reserve of SW Alentejano
  • valley from Odeceixe beach to medieval castle of Aljezur
  • traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast

 

7 Days
6 Nights
235 Total kms
47 km/day (avg)
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The Portugal Wild Coast tour is an incredible program which follows the most beautiful coastline of Portugal. Start off in Santiago and head all the way to Sagres, where you will find Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Europe. Cross the incredible natural reserve of southwest Alentejo while observing stunning coastal sceneries. Discover small fishing villages and abandoned fortresses which are a reminder of how this coast was ravaged by pirates in the past! Find a sunny and stunning beach city here and there, some delicious Portuguese traditional food and the welcoming faces of our people. An awesome trip!

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival (Lisbon or Faro)
to
Vale das Éguas,

Welcome to Portugal! Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to Vale das Éguas, This is the perfect place for you to start your tour! Explore and breath the fresh air of Vale das Éguas but make sure to take some time to relax and rest as tomorrow, new adventures await you!
Day
2
Vale das Éguas
to
Vila Nova de Milfontes

On the first day, you will be leaving Vale das Éguas You will then enter the national park of southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina on a scenic road over the sea, which brings you to Porto Covo, a typical fishing village that has been transformed into a picturesque delight. After, you will arrive to Vila Nova de Milfontes where you can visit and admire the fishing harbor, the great beach, the Mira River and the beautiful surrounding bay area.
47km
Day
3
Vila Nova de Milfontes
to
Odeceixe

Today, you'll enter the famous natural reserve of southwest Alentejo and the Vicentina coast (prepare to be blown away). Nearby, you will be able to find the stunning Cape Sardão, which is guarded by a lighthouse. A place of absolute reconciliation between the land and the ocean. As you move down the coastline, you will be able to admire the shafts embedded in the rock walls, the seed islets here and there and the many white stork couples that have chosen this coast as their nesting site. As you follow through Zambujeira do Mar and across the fields you will eventually arrive at a river, where at its end, you'll arrive at Odeceixe. This is a charming village sitting on a hillside which is known for its old windmill that is located on the tallest hill.
52km
Day
4
Odeceixe
to
Arrifana

Start the day by going to one of the most beautiful sceneries of this coast - Odeceixe beach! Then, you will follow a valley where once caravels sailed to the village of Aljezur, which is located about five kilometers inland. In Alzejur, ride through the narrow streets and visit the medieval castle! Try the famous sweet potato of Aljezur that grows in the fertile land of the region! It was recognized in 2008 by the European Union and as a protected area and food item. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Arrifana, an amazing village over the cliffs.
55km
Day
5
Arrifana
to
Pedralva

Today, you will ride through some forests and move once again closer to the sea when you arrive at the incredible village of Carrapateira. It is a quiet, pretty and spread-out village that is rounded by a wild coast, with copper colored and ash-grey cliffs which are speckled in yellow and green scrub. You will then follow a dirt road along the sea where it is possible to see this region at its most beautiful. On the way, you will pass some stunning beaches and incredible, colorful cliffs. Then, go up on a dirt road under through a beautiful round pine forest and arrive at a typical village. Pedralva was once deserted by its residents but has now bounced back in great part due it being recovered as a hotel, known as the Pedralva Village Hotel.
45km
Day
6
Pedralva
to
Sagres

On this last day, you will follow a coastal route that will let you discover some of the most beautiful and secret beaches of the Vicentina coast. Then, you will ride south until Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Continental Europe. This is a magical place where we almost hear the echoes of the voices of the sailors and pilgrims. Rounded by monumental cliffs and outstanding views of the coastline, the cape is not only a beauty to behold but also a privileged area to watch the natural phenomenon of bird migration.
40km
Day
7
Sagres
to
Departure point

Departure - Transfer to LISBON or FARO airport

FAQs

  • PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION PACK. (Travel Check list, General Travel Information about Portugal)
    6 NIGHTS LODGING on Double / Twin Room (Breakfast included)
    ARRIVAL TRANSFER from Lisbon or Faro to first Hotel
    WELCOME BRIEFING
    DINNERS on D1 and D5 (drinks excluded)
    PERSONALIZED BIKE FITTING
    DIGITAL INFORMATION BOOK made available before Tour start (Daily Information, Daily Maps, Restaurant recommendations, etc.)
    LUGGAGE TRANSFER from Hotel to Hotel on every day of the Tour
    DEPARTURE TRANSFER from last Hotel to Lisbon or Faro
    Personal accidents INSURANCE
    LOCAL SUPPORT NUMBER (Contact us during the Tour for any kind of question)
    NAVIGATION APP

  • ALL NON-MENTIONED SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES
    PIC NICS
    LUNCHES
    DINNERS (except on D1and D5)
    DRINKS
    TIPS
    CITY TAXES At some locations there might be a tourist tax (0-5€ per Person / Night). Payable only locally in cash

  • Tour Highlights:

    1) Crossing the Natural Park of Arrabida, and its stunning views over the sea
    2) Quiet Cycling thru cork trees forest and pine tree landscapes
    3) Nice sandy beaches in the Natural Reserve of SW Alentejano
    4) Beautiful sceneries and wild nature
    5) Storks nest hanging from the cliffs, the only place in the world!!!!
    6) Small villages and unforgettable places in the way
    7) Cycle on the cliffs over the Atlantic
    8) Nature surrounds you and fills your senses
    9) Traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast
    10) Ends at the most Southern point of Europe

Prices

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