EuroVelo 1 Bike Tour
EuroVelo 1 Bike Tour
Suggested Dates: May, Jun, and Sep
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days
Accommodation: Boutique Hotels, Luxury B&B, Coastal Resort
Daily Mileage: 65 km Average
Activity Level: Level 2 | Intermediate
Tour Interests: Wines, Gourmet Cuisine, History, Seascapes
The EuroVelo 1 bike tour is a delightful exploration of Portugal's stunning Atlantic coastline. Beginning in the vibrant city of Porto, the tour takes guests through scenic landscapes featuring wild beaches, charming fishing villages, and dramatic cliffs. Riders will experience the beauty of coastal lighthouses, popular surf spots, and historical sites along low-traffic roads and dedicated bike paths.
Guests can look forward to leisurely rides that allow for ample sightseeing and relaxation, with daily routes designed to highlight Portugal's natural beauty and cultural landmarks. Accommodations are in carefully selected hotels that provide comfort and local flavor, ensuring a luxurious and immersive experience. Throughout the tour, local guides share their expertise and passion for the region, enhancing the journey with stories and insights.
One of the tour’s highlights is the opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the historic center of Porto and the cultural landscape of coastal Portugal. Guests will also enjoy exquisite Portuguese cuisine, with meals that showcase the country's rich culinary traditions, including fresh seafood and regional wines. Each day offers new adventures and discoveries, from coastal vistas to historic towns, making this tour a memorable way to explore Portugal on two wheels.
Highlights
- Start in Porto: Explore the historic center and enjoy the city's vibrant culture.
- Scenic coastal routes: Ride along wild beaches, fishing villages, and dramatic cliffs.
- Lighthouses and surf spots: Visit picturesque landmarks and popular coastal areas.
- Exquisite Portuguese cuisine: Enjoy fresh seafood and regional wines.
- Luxury accommodations: Stay in carefully selected hotels for comfort and local charm.
- Expert local guides: Gain insights and stories about Portugal's history and culture.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Porto
Spend the day exploring the historic and vibrant city of Porto. Visit its UNESCO World Heritage sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and get acquainted with your bike.
Activity: Local exploration
Highlights: Porto's historic center, Douro River, local cuisine
Accommodations: Hotel in Porto
Meals: Dinner included
Day 2 - Porto to Furadouro
Begin your journey with an easy, flat ride from Porto to Furadouro Beach. Follow scenic bike paths through charming towns and coastal villages, enjoying the beautiful views along the way.
Activity: 44km (27mi)
Highlights: Coastal villages, Furadouro Beach
Accommodations: Hotel in Furadouro
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 3 - Furadouro to Costa Nova
Ride through picturesque landscapes to Costa Nova. Enjoy the unique Moliceiros boats at the docks and take a short ferry ride at São Jacinto.
Activity: 49km (30mi)
Highlights: Moliceiros boats, São Jacinto ferry, Costa Nova's colorful houses
Accommodations: Hotel in Costa Nova
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 4 - Costa Nova to Figueira da Foz
Cycle along dedicated bike paths through sandy areas and pine forests to Figueira da Foz. Experience a mix of gravel and asphalt paths and enjoy the scenic coastal views.
Activity: 66km (41mi)
Highlights: Aveiro Lagoon, Praia da Vagueira, Figueira da Foz
Accommodations: Hotel in Figueira da Foz
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 5 - Figueira da Foz to São Pedro de Moel
This longer ride takes you through quiet coastal roads to São Pedro de Moel. Enjoy the peaceful beaches and the charm of this seaside town.
Activity: 78km (48mi)
Highlights: Coastal roads, São Pedro de Moel
Accommodations: Hotel in São Pedro de Moel
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 6 - São Pedro de Moel to São Martinho do Porto
Cycle along the coast to Nazaré, famous for its massive waves, and then to the beautiful crescent-shaped beach of São Martinho do Porto.
Activity: 41km (25mi)
Highlights: Nazaré, São Martinho do Porto beach
Accommodations: Hotel in São Martinho do Porto
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 7 - São Martinho do Porto to Peniche
A hilly stage that takes you past the Arelho river estuary and around the Óbidos lagoon. Enjoy the scenic trails before reaching the fishing town of Peniche.
Activity: 55km (34mi)
Highlights: Óbidos lagoon, Peniche
Accommodations: Hotel in Peniche
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 8 - Peniche to Ericeira
Ride through scenic valleys and hills towards the surf town of Ericeira. Enjoy the stunning views and the vibrant atmosphere of this coastal destination.
Activity: 69km (42mi)
Highlights: Coastal valleys, Ericeira
Accommodations: Hotel in Ericeira
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Day 9 - Ericeira to Lisbon
Conclude your tour with a leisurely transfer to Lisbon, where you can explore the capital's rich history and culture or take an optional ride to the UNESCO heritage town of Sintra.
Activity: Local exploration or optional ride to Sintra
Highlights: Lisbon's historic sites, Sintra (optional)
Accommodations: Not included
Meals: Breakfast included
Included
- Hybrid or Gravel bicycle hire for the tour duration (e-bikes or race bikes available as optional extras).
- Daily breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners, and en route snacks available at all times from the van.
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Carefully selected local wine or beer with every delicious meal.
- Expert guides with extensive local knowledge, who go above and beyond to cater to your every need.
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Entrance fees to all scheduled historic sites, museums, and scenic natural parks.
- Pick up and drop off before and after your tour from convenient locations.
Bikes
The Trek FX 2 Disc is a stylish and versatile hybrid bike with disc brakes that let you stop on a dime and ask for change, even when the weather isn't cooperating. Train, commute, or ride for fun with the lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminum frame, 24 speeds, and semi-skinny tires that are fast on the road and stable on loose terrain.
The Fuji Sportif bucks all the time honored reasons not to ride a bike. It’s comfortable, it’s sporty, it’s well-equipped, and quite a lot of bike for the price. It’s everything you need to get out the door and go. Taking geometry cues from our top-level endurance bike, the Gran Fondo, the Sportif's longer wheelbase and taller headtube position the rider efficiently to reduce arm fatigue and back strain while on the road.
The Kona Rove AL 700 is a dependable go-anywhere steed. Perhaps you’re gravel-curious, but not quite sure of how often you’ll really want to push your limits off the paved road. It’s the road biker’s gravel/touring/do-it-all steed. It provides everything you need for a fast, comfortable ride and nothing you don’t. Lightweight and super comfortable with a wide range 2 x 10 transmission.
The Kona El Kahuna is one of Kona's best-selling hardtails. People love its simplicity and practicality. The El Kahuna is capable of riding the local singletrack for hours on end, and still have enough battery to go get the groceries on the way home.
Its Shimano pedal-assist motor is powered by a semi-integrated battery and its 100mm fork provides just the right amount of suspension to absorb smaller hits on the trail. 29” wheels with 2.25” tires make this bike comfortable across all kinds of terrain. The El Kahuna the perfect all-rounder.
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