Cycle through the coastal beauty, historical villages, and UNESCO heritage on this Portuguese bike tour.
Enjoy this road bike tour exploring some of the best parts of Portugal. You’ll spend your time on the Western Atlantic Coast and Sintra, and see some stunning places where land meets the authentic Atlantic beauty.
During this tour, you will ride through typical fishing villages such as Nazaré, Peniche, and Ericeira. Breath in the fresh ocean air, experience coastal lifestyle, relax in gorgeous white sand beaches and delight yourself in fresh fish meals.
You will also get to discover the well-preserved historical village of Óbidos, dating back to the Roman era. Further down south, you will get to visit Sintra, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage zone that is home to beautiful castles and palaces from differing centuries.
When you finally arrive at Cape Roca (the westernmost point of continental Europe), you will understand its grandeur as the towering cliffs meet the agitated Atlantic ocean.
Highlights of the Road Bike Portuguese Coast to Sintra
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Road Bike Portuguese Coast to Sintra tour Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome to Lisbon!
A local representative will be ready to pick you up at the Lisbon airport and drive you to São Pedro de Moel, which should take around one hour and forty-five minutes. After that, you will have a welcome briefing and bike fitting.
Overnight Location: Mar e Sol Hotel
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Bike to medieval Óbidos
Your first day of riding in Portugal will be a ride that passes through some pine forests and beautiful beaches. Take your time and get on an epic cliff to admire Nazaré, a typical Portuguese fishing village, where the fish is still dried under the sun. Climb another cliff to admire Peniche and Ericeira, typical Portuguese fishing villages. The tour then continues along the coast with stunning views of the Atlantic ocean. After, you will arrive at Óbidos, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages in Portugal, with a unique castle sitting at its top.
Overnight Location: The Literary Man
Distance: 67km, 800m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Bike to stunning Peniche
This day will begin close to the lagoon of Óbidos, which eventually connects to the ocean, creating a wonderful place with a gorgeous beach. As you continue heading south, you will discover great rock formations, the Carvoeiro cape, and the incredible town of Peniche, which rests on a peninsula. On this day, do not forget to enjoy the numerous restaurants in Peniche as they serve and an outstanding variety of fresh fish and seafood.
Overnight Location: Star inn Peniche
Distance: 59km, 500m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Ride through rustic Portugal
Today you will start by the sea before heading inland, where an entirely different scenery presents itself. Authentic and rustic Portuguese villages with white houses and red roofs surrounded by the beautiful countryside that will invigorate you. As you pass through incredible valleys of limestone and vibrant, green Mediterranean vegetation, you will approach your final destination - Ericeira, the Portuguese Mecca of the surf. Ericeira is also one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Portugal and will be your home for the night.
Overnight Location: Vila Gale Ericeira
Distance: 73km, 800m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Bike to the UNESCO village of Sintra
The Sintra Natural Park and its hills will be the set for today's adventures, which will involve a route that is a constant up-and-down. However, before, delight yourself with some of the beautiful places Sintra has to offer, such as Monserrate Palace. Here, you can stop and visit a unique and exquisite example of Romanticism. Once you arrive at the village of Sintra (UNESCO World Heritage Site), you will have a whole free day to explore and discover its mystique. Visit the astonishing Pena Palace, a fairytale palace with a sequence of fantasy-like domes, towers, ramparts, and walkways on one of the highest mountain peaks of Sintra.
Overnight Location: NH Sintra Centro Hotel
Distance: 48km, 800m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Ride along the coast to Cascais
Discover the impressive beaches nested between the cliffs that have been artistically sculpted by the water and wind.
On the last day of biking, you will cross the hills all the way to the top, close to the mystical Convento dos Capuchos, which is installed in the rock and lined with cork. As you continue, your ride will take you to the Atlantic ocean, where you will arrive at the westernmost point of continental Europe - Cape Roca, a promontory rising 150 meters above ocean. Ride along the coast and finally arrive at Cascais, a lovely seaside town.
Overnight Location: Vila Galé Cascais
Distance: 44-62km, 600-1000m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Departure
Today, it is time to gather all your memories, luggage, belongings and say goodbye to Portugal.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Road Bike Portuguese Coast to Sintra tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2024 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from January 4th to December 15th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,725 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $1,350 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on Road Bike Portuguese Coast to Sintra tour
This tour is mostly based in charming and superior accommodation. All rooms will have private washrooms.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Mar e Sol in Sao Pedro de Moel ★★★★
Hotel Mar & Sol is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Sao Pedro de Moel, offering a family-friendly environment.
The Literary Man in Obidos
The Literary Man Óbidos Hotel is a unique literary hotel. Located next to the Óbidos Castle, this former convent kept its original charm and was converted in to a hotel.
Star Inn Peniche ★★★
Star inn Peniche Hotel is located front of Alfarroba beach and just a few meters away from the city center.
Vila Gale Ericeira ★★★★
Vila Gale is located in the picturesque town of Ericeira, just over the beach. This hotel is filled with history and tradition.
NH Sintra Centro Hotel ★★★★
NH Sintra Centro Hotel is situated in the main square directly opposite the medieval National Palace of Sintra, and tucked between the Sintra Mountains and the sea.
Vila Gale Cascais ★★★★
The Vila Galé Cascais hotel is located a few meters from the renowned Boca do Inferno, the Cascais Marina and the town’s historic center.
What’s Included in the Road Bike Portuguese Coast to Sintra tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes airport pickup and drop-off, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel and short transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
Also included
- Welcome briefing in English & bike fitting
- Digital Information Book delivered before the tour
- Smartphone App & GPS tracks
- Local Support Number (Free to call 24h/day)
- Pre-departure Information Pack (checklist, general travel information)
- Tour Information (description of daily stages & profiles)
Not included
- Any personal transport
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tips
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Bike Rental
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- GPS Device (Garmin Oregon)
- Different arrival & departure transfers
- Bike Rental (Carbon Road Bike or E-Road Bike)
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