Portugal, a sunny country with about 2000km of coastline over the Atlantic Ocean, is worldwide recognized for the authenticity and simplicity of its traditions and people, being also an excellent destination for those who want a type of tourism with more contact with nature. A bike tour or a simple bike ride are exciting alternatives to escape the everyday traffic jam of cities, and Portugal has a wide range of fantastic trails for this practice either to enjoy the scenic beauty, the cultural offer, or just enjoy a relaxing ride through exuberant trails on roads with little traffic. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal has a temperate maritime climate with the sun present almost all year, which allows excellent conditions for small or long cycling rides, in a road or in less explored trails. Enjoy the autumn or winter with moderate temperatures to explore less known locations, or the summer and spring with more sunny days for an active discovery vacation on a bicycle. In the infrastructure field, several regions of Portugal keeps constant investments in the creation and maintenance of urban and rural cycle routes providing excellent trails to go on a bike tour, as well as parks and cycling tracks for mountain biking. Portugal also has abundance of secondary roads in great condition, thereby making it an excellent alternative to road cyclists groups.

Apart from all these excellent conditions for cycling practice, Portugal is one of the most eclectic European countries in terms of geography and history, with a long list of monuments, cities and traditions considered by UNESCO as World Heritage. Whether you want a 2 hours ride or a five days tour, we’ll provide you incredible bike itineraries accompanied by experienced guides that will show you the cultural and historical wealth of the region. Enjoy this wonderful country in a cycling tour, living and feeling its history, culture and traditions, passing through places of great natural beauty.

* Notes: If you select this activity, Portugal B’side team will choose and suggest according to the Places that you included in your Travel Plan, were best fits this activity.