Bike Across Portugal
Portugal’s forgotten treasure between vineyards, castles, and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Alentejo (Central Portugal) is dubbed the New Tuscany because of its dreamy scenery and world-class vineyards. This picturesque and charming place is where you fall in love with the whitewashed villages, medieval castles, sunbathed plains, lifestyle, and secular traditions. Biking in Alentejo is a dream. Discover the millennial history, culture, and traditions with some of the world’s best wines. Ride by the castles of Estremoz, discover the medieval heritage of Portugal and explore the marble regions of Alentejo and its Renaissance palaces. We visit the cities of Évora, Vila Viçosa and Monsaraz. The town of Évora is a UNESCO world heritage site, surrounded by sunbathed olive groves, fortified towns, and traditional villages, all of which are a joy to explore. Évora and the Alentejo offer a unique Portuguese experience with a distinctive heritage, delicious regional cuisines, and an infectious, unhurried pace of life. The Algarve is known for its blue skies and Atlantic shores; our Bike Across Portugal route traces the Atlantic coast to the land’s end at Cabo de Săo Vicente. Along the way, we pedal past ever-changing ocean views: tiny fishing villages, colorful harbors, towering sea cliffs, and golden dunes – not to mention some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
Tour Essence
- Enjoy gorgeous hotel accommodations
- Savor top Portuguese Eno-gastronomy (some of the world’s best wine regions)
- Cycle remote quiet roads on open landscapes.
- Explore old medieval towns protected by hilltop fortresses
- Learn about Moorish and medieval heritage
- Visit local artisans in São Pedro do Corval
- Enjoy Top Photos of Bike Across Portugal
What to Expect
Terrain
RollingStart Location
Flôr da Rosa, PortugalEnd Location
Sagres, PortugalMileage
Average Daily: 40 miles Total: 355 / 385 milesElevation
Average Daily: 2,100 / 2,200 ft Total: 18,500 / 20,200 ft
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- All accommodations
- Van support
- Service of local, professional guides throughout the program
- Ciclismo jersey
- 1 wine tasting
- Cork factory visit in Évora
- Guided walking tour of Évora
- Visit local artisans in São Pedro do Corval
- Group shuttle at the beginning and at end of the tour
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Explore GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options:
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 1 picnic
- 2 lunches
- 7 dinners
- 1 wine tasting
- Cork factory visit in Évora
- Guided walking tour of Évora
- Visit local artisans in São Pedro do Corval
2025
2026
Start Location
Flôr da Rosa, PortugalFly Into
Lisbon, PortugalEnd Location
Sagres, PortugalFly Out Of
Lisbon, PortugalFlor da Rosa
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
15 milesElevation Gain
600 ftRiding Terrain
Mostly flat and some rolling hillsMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Pousada Mosteiro do Crato
The restored 14th-century Monastery, located in the heart of the historical Alentejo, one of Portugal’s most emblematic original Gothic buildings, is now a luxury resort. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool with a sunny terrace perfect for sunbathing.
Marvão Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
40 / 50 milesElevation Gain
2,800 ft / 3,100 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hills with a few steep climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Pousada Mosteiro do Crato
The restored 14th-century Monastery, located in the heart of the historical Alentejo, one of Portugal’s most emblematic original Gothic buildings, is now a luxury resort. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool with a sunny terrace perfect for sunbathing.
Vila Viçosa
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
55 milesElevation Gain
3,200 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hills with several climbsMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa
Located in the heart of Vila Viçosa, this historic 4-star Pousada is set in the 16th-century Royal Convent of Chagas de Cristo. Once part of the House of the Duke of Bragança, it preserves its convent heritage with original cells, oratories, and cloisters. Guests can enjoy elegant accommodations blending historical charm with modern comforts, a serene outdoor pool, and traditional Portuguese cuisine. Close to the Ducal Palace and the Alentejo’s beautiful landscapes, it’s a perfect retreat for history and culture enthusiasts.
Monsaraz
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Picnic, DinnerAverage Mileage
40 milesElevation Gain
2,200 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hills with one optional steeper climbMeals Provided
Breakfast, Picnic, DinnerAccommodations
Viva! Farmhouse
This small hotel is a recent project created and run by a family; it has its own organic vegetable garden and chicken farm. They take a careful look at the selection of all the products that come from other suppliers – they strive to research and get to know the suppliers, their stories, and their practices, thus being able to back their choices on the most sustainable options, whether from an environmental or social perspective.
Évora
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
40 / 50 milesElevation Gain
1,800 / 2,200 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hills and flat, steeper hills on extra-loopMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Convento do Espinheiro
Surrounded by lavender-filled beautiful gardens, the 5-star Convento do Espinheiro hotel is considered a national monument. The former Monastery restored as a luxurious hotel and spa, has elegant guest rooms, and leisure facilities include a tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar, and massage treatments are available at the spa.
Évora Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
40 milesElevation Gain
1,400 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hillsMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Convento do Espinheiro
Surrounded by lavender-filled beautiful gardens, the 5-star Convento do Espinheiro hotel is considered a national monument. The former Monastery restored as a luxurious hotel and spa, has elegant guest rooms, and leisure facilities include a tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar, and massage treatments are available at the spa.
Porto Covo
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
35 / 40 milesElevation Gain
2,000 / 2,300 ftRiding Terrain
Hilly and long descent to the coastMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Porto Covo Praia Hotel & SPA
The Porto Covo Hotel is situated in the charming village of Porto Covo, on the coast of Alentejo. It offers a comfortable and tranquil stay, with stunning views of some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Guests can indulge in spa treatments and relax by the outdoor pool or the indoor heated pool while admiring the coastal beauty of the cliffs and beaches.
Odeceixe
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
50 / 55 milesElevation Gain
2,200 ft / 2,900 ftRiding Terrain
Mostly flat and two very steep climbs after ZambujeiraMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Casas do Moinho
Enjoy the unique experience of feeling at home at Casas do Moinho. The traditional village homes, restored into hotel rooms, are “scattered” across several buildings within the town.
Sagres
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
45 milesElevation Gain
2,300 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling hillsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Memmo Baleeira
Relax at the cliff-top 4-star Hotel Memmo Baleeira, which offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to the beach. The hotel features a heated pool, a poolside bar, spa facilities, outdoor terraces, and a well-equipped gym.
