PORTUGAL BIKING ITINERARY:
Day 1 arraiolos
Meet in Lisbon In Évora, a World Heritage site, visit Roman
ruins and medieval monuments Pedal across rolling fields and
past olive groves and small villages en route to Arraiolos,
famous for its carefully handcrafted carpets.
Day 2 redondo
Bike over gentle hills, passing fields of sunflowers and
admiring the blue and white farmhouses typical of the Portuguese
countryside Learn about our hotel’s exquisite tile
collection—the largest private collection in the country—during
an informal lecture A traditional Portuguese barbecue and a
folkloric fado music performance add a final flourish to the
day.
Days 3-4 vila viçosa
Spin to Estremoz, where lively shops burst with colorful
Alentejo pottery and other handicrafts Stop for a tour and a
traditional lunch at Quinta do Carmo, one of Portugal’s premier
wineries Tour Vila Viçosa’s 13th-century Old Town and its wealth
of historic monuments and buildings Note the liberal use of
marble as an ornamental element in this “town of white gold”
Bike across open plains and serene farmland, sharing the road
with horse-drawn carriages Journey to the medieval fortified
town of Monsaraz Discover the finer nuances of port during a
private tasting.
Days 5-6 sintra
On the way to Sintra, enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many
delightful seafood restaurants at Praia das Maçãs (Apple Beach)
Bike along eucalyptus-shaded roads with views of the water, or
join a local guide to explore continental Europe’s westernmost
point on a hike along the rugged coastline to Cabo da Roca.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
14, 15 miles
500 - 100 feet elevation gain
Day 2
Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
25, 43, 44 miles
500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
21, 45, 56 miles
500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
28, 49, 62 miles
500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
Hiking 1.6, 4 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
Conclusion of Trip
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