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Cycling Portugal's Atlantic Coast

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7 Days & 6 Nights
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Cycling Portugal's Atlantic Coast

  • Immerse yourself in Portuguese life and culture
  • Cycle along the canals of Aveiro, Portugal's 'Little Venice'
  • Pedal past brightly-coloured striped fisherman's chapels
  • Ride through immense green pine forests
  • Opt for a standard bike, or upgrade to an E bike for a bit of an assist
Cycle south on our popular Atlantic coast of Portugal bike tour, starting in Porto and finishing in Coimbra, once the medieval capital of the country. Enjoy easy-going cycle paths along the coastline, past beautiful sandy beaches, small towns and villages. With no group or guide, discover the natural beauty and the variety of landscapes of Portugal at your own pace, from the São Jacinto Natural Reserve to immense pine forests. Immerse yourself into the Portuguese culture and way of life, whether it's observing fishermen hauling in their day’s catch, exploring the ancient city streets of Porto, or mingling with the locals whilst enjoying freshly baked pastel de natas. Our award-winning navigation app, daily luggage transfers and a warm welcome and briefing will ensure you set off completely ready for adventure on one of the best bike holidays in Portugal.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Porto Day 2 Porto to Ovar 37 miles / 60 km Day 3 Ovar Loop 25 miles / 40 km Day 4 Ovar to Aveiro 36 miles / 58 km Day 5 Aveiro to Praia Mira 30 miles / 49 km Day 6 Praia Mira to Coimbra 35 miles / 57 km Day 7 Onward travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 12kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 12kg is equivalent to 5 bunches of flowers (grown in the Netherlands). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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WHY MACS?

Reasons to believe in Macs Adventure:
The Biggest Choice

The Biggest Choice

Self-guided walking & cycling is all we do - we have hundreds of tried & tested trips.
Our Heritage

Around Since 2003

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