Explore Portugal on two wheels
Explore Portugal on two wheels
In the far north of Portugal, on the border with Spain, lies the Minho region: a wild, rugged area of historical and cultural significance. You cycle through small villages and extensive vineyards, following the River Minho towards the Atlantic Ocean. The scenery is a stunning combination of high mountains, rolling river scenes, historic towns and dramatic coastal landscape. You will stay in authentic accommodation offering friendly Portuguese hospitality and delicious regional cuisine. There is plenty of opportunity to relax and enjoy the golden stretches of beach you cycle past, maybe accompanied by a glass of the local Vinho Verde (white wine) for which the region is well known. The ride finishes in Porto, named best European City Destination in 2013, 2014, and again for 2017.
Porto has a temperate maritime climate with a strong Mediterranean influence. The climate here is long, warm summers and mild winters, with most rain falling in the winter months, but possible in all other months. Seasons are marked, with pleasant temperatures in the spring, in the summer and in the autumn. Heat waves can push up temperatures occasionally. Summers are warmer and drier in the interior and moderated by the sea, as winters are cooler inland and mild by the sea. At Porto, the average maximum temperatures in August –the hottest month - is 25 degrees Celsius, and the average maximum temperatures in January –the coolest month - is 14 degrees Celsius. May and October have an average midday temperatures of 20 Celsius, and even April and November have an average midday temperatures around 17 and 18 Celsius.
Cycling conditionsThis is a self-guided cycling trip for those who like to cycle independently, but with back up to take out the hard work and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a map and route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next.Activity Level: 2 (Leisurely/Moderate)Please see the introductory pages of the cycling holidays brochure or our website for more important information on classification and grading.Average daily ride: 42km (26 miles). No. of days cycling: 6Terrain & route: Mostly on cycle paths or roads. Whilst the majority of the cycling is on paved roads there will also be times you are cycling on cycle paths - these can be of mixed terrain and are sometimes affected by adverse weather conditions (i.e. they can get muddy). You will be warned at the introductory briefing if there are any sections of the route where you need to take extra care because of this. We would also like to point out that cobbled roads are included in our description of 'paved roads'; something you should take into consideration when booking.The route is mainly flat or downhill with the occasional small climb.Vehicle Support: A representative will be there to meet you, make sure the bikes are all set up and will be on call throughout the trip should you need. It is very common to keep pet dogs in Northern Portugal for guarding rural properties. Whilst on the cycle route, you may encounter dogs barking or running alongside your bike. In most cases, dogs are confined to properties for this trip. It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. Where possible we stick to cycle tracks and quiet roads to make the journeys as pleasant as possible, however, on occasion we have to use busier routes. As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The route notes contain an emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the local representative is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service. FamiliesSelf-guided cycling holidays are a perfect option for families as they offer the freedom for you to take your holiday at your own pace. You can stop as and when you want and need, at the cafes and restaurants that suit your family and the sites that interest you. As a guide we have suggested that 14 years is the minimum age for this trip, but as it is self-guided and you will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to you. The daily distances are all published in the trip notes along with a description of each days cycling so you have a good idea of what to expect. On this trip, children should be expected to ride on roads with traffic. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our experts. The principle idea is that these holidays can be as flexible as you like, with logistical support but no group or leader to dictate the daily activities.
Genom att skriftligen acceptera vårt erbjudande bekräftar du/ni att våra villkor både har lästs och förståtts och att avbokningsavgifter kan tillkomma om resan ställs in.
sdsd TILLGÄNGLIGA DATUM | PRIS (1 VUXEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | Enkelrumstillägg | STATUS RESA | |
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lör, 07 sep 2024 / lör, 14 sep 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga | |
lör, 14 sep 2024 / lör, 21 sep 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga | |
lör, 21 sep 2024 / lör, 28 sep 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga | |
lör, 28 sep 2024 / lör, 05 okt 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga | |
lör, 05 okt 2024 / lör, 12 okt 2024 | NOK 22 770 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga | |
lör, 12 okt 2024 / lör, 19 okt 2024 | NOK 22 770 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga | |
lör, 19 okt 2024 / lör, 26 okt 2024 | NOK 22 770 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | Tillgängliga |
TILLGÄNGLIGA DATUM | PRIS (1 VUXEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | ENKELRUMSTILLÄGG | STATUS RESA | |
lör, 07 sep 2024 / lör, 14 sep 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan | |
lör, 14 sep 2024 / lör, 21 sep 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan | |
lör, 21 sep 2024 / lör, 28 sep 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan | |
lör, 28 sep 2024 / lör, 05 okt 2024 | NOK 25 405 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan | |
lör, 05 okt 2024 / lör, 12 okt 2024 | NOK 22 770 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan | |
lör, 12 okt 2024 / lör, 19 okt 2024 | NOK 22 770 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan | |
lör, 19 okt 2024 / lör, 26 okt 2024 | NOK 22 770 | På förfrågan | NOK 2 750 | På förfrågan |
Vi återkommer till dig med ett erbjudande för den efterfrågade resan/paketet inom 48 timmar. Alla erbjudanden är icke bindande och gäller vanligtvis i 7 dagar. Observera att reserverade tjänster kan avbokas inom dessa 7 dagar och att priset kan ändras tills en slutlig beställning tas emot.
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