Bike Across Portugal
Portugal’s forgotten treasure between vineyards, castles, and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Alentejo (Central Portugal) is often dubbed as the New Tuscany, because of its amazing wine region with mesmerizing nature and enchanting views. This picturesque and charming place, is where you’ll fall in love with the whitewashed villages, medieval castles, sunbathed plains and the secular traditions and lifestyle. Biking in Alentejo is a dream. Here you’ll get to discover the millennial history, culture, and traditions with some of the world’s best wines. We will ride by castles and monasteries of Estremoz, discover the medieval heritage of Portugal, explore the marble regions of Alentejo and its renaissance palaces. We will visit cities like Evora, Villa Vicosa and Monsaraz (all UNESCO world heritage sites). Evora is surrounded by the Alentejo, a region of sun-baked olive groves, fortified towns and traditional villages, all of which are a joy to explore from Evora. Evora and the Alentejo offer a truly 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’ll pedal past ever-changing ocean views: tiny fishing villages, colorful harbors, towering sea cliffs, and golden sand 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
What to Expect
Terrain
RollingStart Location
Flôr da Rosa, PortugalEnd Location
Sagres, Portugal
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
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches (1 will be a picnic), 7 dinners
- All planned shuttles(at the beginning and at end of the tour)
- 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
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Touring 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, 2 lunches (1 will be a picnic), 7 dinners
- 1 wine tasting
- Cork factory visit in Évora
- Guided walking tour of Évora
- Visit local artisans in São Pedro do Corval
2024
Start Location
Flôr da Rosa, PortugalFly Into
Lisbon, PortugalEnd Location
Sagres, PortugalFly Out Of
Lisbon, PortugalFlor da Rosa
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
12 milesElevation Gain
755 ftMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Pousada Mosteiro do Crato
Dating back to the 14th century, the remains of the ancient Monastery were restored to embody the current luxury Hotel. Located in the heart of the historical Alentejo, this Monastery is one of the most emblematic works of the region and one of the most original Gothic buildings in Portugal. During your stay, enjoy the outdoor swimming pool with a sunny terrace perfect for sunbathing.
Marvão Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
50 milesElevation Gain
4009 ftMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Pousada Mosteiro do Crato
Dating back to the 14th century, the remains of the ancient Monastery were restored to embody the current luxury Hotel. Located in the heart of the historical Alentejo, this Monastery is one of the most emblematic works of the region and one of the most original Gothic buildings in Portugal. During your stay, enjoy the outdoor swimming pool with a sunny terrace perfect for sunbathing.
Vila Viçosa
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
54 milesElevation Gain
3215 ftMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Marmoris Hotel & Spa
Exclusive, luxurious, and distinguished, the 5-star Marmòris Hotel & Spa is located in the center of the monumental Vila Viçosa. The hotel was designed to showcase Portuguese marble. Its spa is inserted in a natural quarry, with vinotherapy treatments and 4 treatment rooms, a hammam, heated hydromassage tanks, and heated indoor and outdoor pools.
Monsaraz
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
34/52 milesElevation Gain
1902/2418 ftMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Herdade do Barrocal
In the same family for over 200 years, the estate has its heart at the monte, an ancient small farming village, which has been brought carefully back to life as a remarkable hotel of understated luxury, surrounded by ancient holm oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.
Évora
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
36 milesElevation Gain
1522 ftMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Convento do Espinheiro
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the 5-star Convento do Espinheiro hotel is housed in a renovated 15th-century convent. Guest rooms at Convento do Espinheiro are luxuriously furnished. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at Convento do Espinheiro Historic Hotel & Spa poolside bar. Massage treatments are available at Convento do Espinheiro’s spa.
Évora
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
2110 ftMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Convento do Espinheiro
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the 5-star Convento do Espinheiro hotel is housed in a renovated 15th-century convent. Guest rooms at Convento do Espinheiro are luxuriously furnished. Leisure facilities include a tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at Convento do Espinheiro Historic Hotel & Spa poolside bar. Massage treatments are available at Convento do Espinheiro’s spa.
Porto Covo
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
36/51 milesElevation Gain
1982/2664 ftMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Porto Covo Praia Hotel & SPA
Located in the small village of Porto Covo, right in Alentejo´s coast, the Porto Covo Hotel provides comfort and tranquility right in front of some of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal.
Odeceixe
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
43 milesElevation Gain
2047 ftMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Casas do Moinho
Enjoy the unique experience of feeling at home at Casas do Moinho. Old village houses were adapted into a hotel.
Sagres
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
43 milesElevation Gain
2083 ftMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Memmo Baleeira
The 4-star Hotel Memmo Baleeira has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Its superb location faces the beautiful Martinhal beach and the small fishing port of Sagres.
