Self Guided From
€1220
  • medieval village of Óbidos & beautiful Sintra, a UNESCO site
  • outstanding seafood offering in Peniche
  • fantasy-like Pena National Palace
7 Days
6 Nights
283 Total kms
56.6 km/day (avg)
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Cycle along the cliffs and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean while passing through typical fisherman villages and pass by Nazaré, the place where the famous surfer Garret McNamara surfed the biggest wave ever of 30m on January 2013. Discover the best preserved medieval village in Portugal, Óbidos, and Sintra - UNESCO World Heritage Site- , a land of castles and palaces. Finish at the most the western-most point in Europe: "Roca" Cape .

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival to Lisbon transfer
to
São Pedro de Moel

Transfer from Lisbon to São Pedro de Moel
Day
2
São Pedro Moel
to
Óbidos

Ride pine forests passing through beautiful beaches. Get to an incredible view point on a cliff from where you will admire Nazaré, a typical Portuguese fisherman village, where the fishermen dry the fish under the sun. Nazaré is also famous as it is the place where the famous surfer Garret McNamara have surfed the bigger wave ever with 30m on January 2013. The tour continues along the coast with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean. Arrive to Óbidos, the most beautiful and well preserved medieval village in Portugal, with an incredible castle on top.
69km
Day
3
Óbidos
to
Peniche

Start this day going to the coast and cycling close to a beautiful lagoon. Arrive to the Atlantic Ocean where the lagoon join the Ocean - a great place with a gorgeous beach! Continue towards south and you will discover an incredible village on a very small peninsula that looks almost like an island! If the tide permits you will cycle on the cobalt road around the village felling the wind coming from the sea! Get then to Peniche a city full of fishing traditions. Peniche is also on another peninsula but this time a bigger one. The route will follow a scenic road by the cliffs where you can admire incredible rock formations building dramatic figures and landscapes. Get to the beautiful Carvoeiro Cape, and continue going around till you return to Peniche. On this day remember, the numerous restaurants located in the Peniche peninsula serve outstanding variety of seafood.
59km
Day
4
Peniche
to
Ericeira

After a start close to see on this day the route will go inland on the first half showing you different scenery. Typical villages, white houses with red roof and beautiful countryside will invigorate you on another great cycling day! Approaching the Ocean you will go by an incredible valley of limestone with vibrant green Mediterranean vegetation. Get to the beach and you can touch the fine sand again! Follow then a cycle path with great blue ocean views from above the cliffs till you get to Santa Cruz with its beautiful beach. After another inland section you will get to you destination - Ericeira, the Portuguese Mecca of Surf. Ericeira is also one of the most beautiful fisherman villages.
71km
Day
5
Ericeira
to
Sintra

You will pass Monserrate where you can stop and visit the gardens and the fantastic Palace. The palace was recovered from the ruins of a neo-gothic mansion by the British millionaire Francis Cook in the 19th century; this is a unique and exquisite example of Romanticism. Its gardens are one of the most beautiful landscape creations, including an extraordinary botanical collection of species originated from all over the world and creating contrasting sceneries along winding footpaths among ruins, corners, small lakes and waterfalls. Arrive to the beautiful village of Sintra, a UNESCO site. If you arrive early or if you have a free day here you can go up on the mountain and finding the incredible Moorish Castle dating back to the 8th Century. Also worthwhile a visit the outstanding Pena Palace finding a wild fantasy of domes, towers, ramparts and walkways on one of the highest mountain peaks of Sintra.
52km
Day
6
Sintra
to
Cascais

On the last day cross the hills of Sintra to the top on its mystic environment with time to stop and visit the incredible Franciscan Capuchin Convent with its tiny cells. Installed in the rock and lined with cork, the convent is a telling example of the humble and austere existence of the Franciscan friars who lived there. Continue riding to the Atlantic Ocean and get to the westernmost point in Continental Europe - Cape Roca, a promontory rising 150m from the sea. Discover impressive beaches nestling between cliffs artistically sculpted out by the sea - unique coastal scenery! This tour end with a scenic easy ride along the coast to get to Cascais, a beautiful city by the Ocean.
51km
Day
7
Cascais
to
Lisbon

Departure - Transfer from Cascais to Lisbon

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 to first Hotel
    WELCOME BRIEFING
    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
    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
    DRINKS
    CITY TAXES At some locations there might be a tourist tax (0-5€ per Person / Night). Payable only locally in cash

    GPS DEVICE + 50€ per device

  • Tour Highlights:

    1) Stunning coastal riding
    2) Medieval village of Óbidos, with an incredible castle on top
    3) Incredible rock formations on the cliffs and the beautiful Carvoeiro Cape
    4) Sintra UNESCO World Heritage
    5) Ride passing some beautiful beaches and small villages by the sea
    6) Ride on pine forests passing by beautiful beaches
    7) Peniche Peninsula, a city full of fishing traditions
    8) Cascais, a beautiful city by the sea
    9) Traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast
    10) Roca Cape, the western most point on the European mainland

  • Duration: 5 days cycling in 7 days/6 nights tour
    Daily Stages: 38 - 73
    Daily Elevations: 500 - 1.000 meters
    Route: 100% road, Mostly roads close to the sea with some inland sections. Some short but steep up-hills. Hilly on Sintra region, some important short but steep up-hills.

Prices

Low Season
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Jan
31
Mar

Low Season
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Nov
31
Dec

Mid Season
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Apr
30
Jun

Mid Season
01
Oct
31
Oct

High Season
01
Jul
30
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14
Apr
20
Apr

Self Guided / per person
Standard The Atlantic West Coast & Sintra Adult Double €1220€1220€1400€1400€1550€1400
Adult Single €1600€1600€1900€1900€2160€2010

Extras

Bike rental €175
Road bike rental €280
Gravel bike rental €350
e-Bike rental €315
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