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Porto to Nazaré Cycling Tour

Porto to Nazere Cycling Tour self-guided 8 days – 7 nights
Every day all year round.

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In this self-guided bike tour, you will be cycling through 316km on a 7-day journey, surrounded by beautiful sceneries. Cycle mostly perfect cycle tracks and secondary roads, the selected routes take you to beautiful beaches, natural features, villages where the ancient traditions still last, and much more!

The beginning of your Tour starts at Porto. This city is one of the oldest European centers, and its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, as the “Historic Centre of Porto’’. Cycle along the banks of the Douro River and the northwest coast will provide great moments to keep in memory. Secondary roads and cycle tracks will guide you by the Northwest Coast until the city of Ovar. Better known as the City Museum of Tiles. Cycling south by the amazing Aveiro lagoon, the traditional boats of the region – moliceiros – will welcome you to the city of Aveiro.

Pedaling through natural features you’ll discover the track to Figueira da Foz and amazing views of the Atlantic coast. Passing by many small villages you have the opportunity to try the typical Portuguese gastronomy and mingle with the locals. Mostly through cycle tracks the last stage will guide you to Nazaré, a village with ancient connections to the fishing traditions.

Discover the Northwest coast of Portugal on your bike

Enjoy the fantastic life of Porto and all his perfect wines while exploring Cycling Holidays in Portugal
Cycle mostly perfect cycle tracks and secondary roads
Watch the beautiful rivers and lagoons together with the traditional villages and historical towns
Combine a great selection of seafood and Portuguese traditional cuisine
Discover incredible sights on the coast and the best beaches on the Northwest coast
It features mostly flat terrain with an average of one / two medium ascents per day
Cycle an average of 45 km per day, easily crossed. All the routes have; a detailed roadbook and GPS

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Day 1

Arrival Porto

Enjoy the arts, history, and vibrant culture of Porto City. Porto is known worldwide for its wine, bridges, contemporary and ancient architecture, and its magnificent historic center, classified as a world heritage by UNESCO.

Day 2

Porto to Espinho - distance 37km

Having a relaxing time to enjoy the city, the journey starts cycling along the northwest coast and on the bank of the Douro River through cycle tracks to one of the most ancient and typical places of the city, called Ribeirinha (Riverside). Crossing by the famous bridge "D. Luis I" you cycle to Vila Nova de Gaia where there are plenty of caves of producers of Port wine. Take some time to explore the area and admire the view of the city of Porto from the other side of the river. The way to Espinho is marked by the cycle tracks and by the gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean. Here you can visit the chapel "Senhor da Pedra", built on a rock by the sea in 1686.

Day 3

Espinho to Ovar - distance 30km

A relaxing day full of nature. Cycling mostly through cycle tracks you'll travel your way involved in green areas and by the coast discovering the beautiful lagoon of Paramos, where you can observe some birdlife, the beach of Esmoriz, and the beach of Furadouro. The overnight will be in Ovar, a city that is known as "Cidade Museu do Azulejo" (City Museum of Tiles) because of the use of the tiles as a decorative component in local architecture, being visible throughout the city.

Day 4

Ovar to Aveiro - distance 49km + ferry

A day full of nature and adventure, with plenty to see and feel. Cycling by cycle tracks, flat off-road paths, and secondary roads - the wonderful Aveiro lagoon is a constant presence. Passing the S. Jacinto dunes a ferry boat journey will take you to the other side of the lagoon. Reaching the city center of Aveiro you are welcome by the moliceiros - elegant colorful boats that were used to collect moliço seaweed. They are decorated with paintings that ridicule everyday situations.

Day 5

Aveiro to Praia de Mira - distance 38km

Start the day visiting the splendid city of Aveiro also known as "The Venice of Portugal" and then the route will take you through the Aveiro lagoon to the beach of Mira (Praia de Mira) by secondary roads and cycle paths. One of the highlights here is the beach of Vagueira, where apart from the lovely views provide to you, this beach is still used today by fishermen who develop their craft by hand.

Day 6

Praia de Mira to Figueira da Foz - distance 49km

A day full of adventure and nature. Cycling through quiet roads and trails you'll travel your way involved in a forest and a dune landscape environment. Crossing by a quarry disabled, you will have the opportunity to observe stunning views to the north and to the south side of the Atlantic coast. Pedaling on the cycle track on the beach you'll arrive at your destination.

Day 7

Figueira da Foz to Praia da Vieira - distance 72, 47 or 29km

Cycling through a cycle track and secondary roads you'll start along the Mondego River's north bank. On your way to the coast, you will pass some hills and many small villages where you can have a nice lunch and mingle with the locals. On a cycle track between forest areas, you'll arrive at the beach of Vieira (Praia da Vieira). If you want to reduce some distance on this day you have two options: Option 1: Catch a train in Figueira da Foz (skipping the track on the north bank of the Mondego River) and cycle 47km. Option 2: Catch a combination of 2 trains in Figueira da Foz (skipping the track on the north bank of the Mondego River and the hills) and cycle 29km.

Day 8

Praia da Vieira to Nazaré - distance 41km

Through many cycle paths and some secondary roads, you'll cycle along nature, the coast, and some coastal villages. Places like the lighthouse of Penedo da Saudade, the beach of S. Pedro de Moel, and the beach of Paredes da Vitória for their great atmosphere, and of course by the lighthouse of Nazaré where the big waves can be seen when the ocean allows, certainly will mark your day.

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Booking Information

When	Jan/Feb/Mar Nov/Dec	*Apr/May/Oct**	June/Sept	July/Aug
Double	€1.600	€1.650	€1.930	€2.080
Double PREMIUM VIEW	€140	€170	€260	€300
Single supplement	€800	€860	€950	€990
Single supplement PREMIUM VIEW	€1.090	€1.200	€1.430	€1.520

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All prices are based on double rooms - for bookings & inquiries: send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com
Base package per person in double room €1600

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Included

8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast (6 nights in 4* hotels and 2 nights in 3* hotels - subject to change due to availability)
Trekking bicycle with front and saddle bag
Luggage transfer between hotels
Helmet
Bottle of water
Insurance
Travel pack per booking

Travel pack included:

1 Road book per room (on request)
Hotel vouchers
1 GPS per booking
1 Speedometer per room
1 Set of puncture repair kits for each two bikes
1 Lock for each two bikes

Not Included

Ferry ticket from S. Jacinto to Forte da Barra (Day 4 - Ovar to Aveiro)
E-bike (Bosch) = €126
Half board p. person (HB - 8 dinners) = €340
Arrival transfer from Porto airport to the hotel in Porto: 1-4 persons = €60 | 5-8 persons = €90
Departure transfer from Nazaré to Porto: 1-4 persons = €410 | 5-8 persons = €590
Departure transfer from Nazaré to Lisbon: 1-4 persons = €360 | 5-8 persons = € 470

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Porto to Nazaré Cycling Tour

The selected routes take you to beautiful beaches, natural features, and villages where the ancient traditions still last. and much more!

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All year round

3and 4 Hotels

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€126

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Description

Porto to Nazaré Cycling Tour

Discover the Northwest coast of Portugal on your bike

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