Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and get checked into your accommodation. Take some time to settle in and get ready for the cycling adventure that's about to start along Portugal's Silver Coast. This is a good moment to familiarize yourself with your bike and the general area around where you're staying.
- Start point
- Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Moreira, Porto, Portugal (PORTO AIRPORT)
- Day 2
Porto to Furadouro
Start cycling from Porto toward Furadouro, crossing the iconic Don Luis I bridge and passing through Vila Nova de Gaia where you can see the famous Porto wine cellars. You'll head through to Senhor da Pedra chapel at Miramar Beach, then continue through Ovar to check out the Chapel of the Steps, a National Interest Monument. Along the way, you'll taste traditional local fish dishes and regional specialties. The route blends coastal views with cultural stops throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle across Don Luis I bridge
- View Porto wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Visit Senhor da Pedra chapel at Miramar Beach
- Visit Chapel of the Steps in Ovar (National Interest Monument)
Optional Activities
- Taste traditional fish dishes at lunch in Espinho
- Taste famous Ovar bread-cake and convent sweets
- Taste fish stews or eel stews in Ovar
Landmarks Don Luis I Bridge Senhor da Pedra Chapel Chapel of the Steps - Day 3
Furadouro to Aveiro
You'll follow road N327 along the coast toward Aveiro, cycling through fishing villages like Torreira and passing the S. Jacinto natural reserve where you can spot different bird species. A ferry boat crossing gets you to Aveiro, known as the little Venice of Portugal. Once there, visit the Jesus Monastery, walk through the train station to see the decorative tiles, and take a boat tour on the Ria de Aveiro. It's a full day of cycling and exploration combined.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View S. Jacinto natural reserve and bird species
- Visit Jesus Monastery in Aveiro
- Observe tiles at Aveiro train station
- Boat tour on Ria de Aveiro
Landmarks S. Jacinto Natural Reserve Jesus Monastery Ria de Aveiro - Day 4
Aveiro to Costa Nova do Prado
You'll cycle about 48km to Ílhavo, which has Vista Alegre porcelain manufacturing with more than 200 years of history. From there, head to Costa Nova do Prado and you'll see the distinctive striped beach houses painted in vertical colored bands. The landscape here mixes beaches, rural areas, and the iconic haystack houses right on the waterfront, creating a unique setting unlike other coastal towns you've visited.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vista Alegre porcelain factory in Ílhavo
- View Costa Nova do Prado haystack houses and striped architecture
Landmarks Vista Alegre Costa Nova do Prado - Day 5
Costa Nova do Prado to Figueira da Foz
This leg takes you through the beautiful Barrinha lagoon area fed by the Ria de Aveiro. You'll cycle through a famous pine forest in the dunes where sea breezes and pine tree aromas create a really nice atmosphere. The region is popular for sailing and windsurfing if you want to watch or try those activities. By the end of the day, you'll arrive at Figueira da Foz, called the 'Queen of the Silver Coast,' known for its long beaches where the River Mondego flows into the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Barrinha lagoon
- Cycle through pine forest in the dunes
Landmarks Barrinha Lagoon River Mondego - Day 6
Figueira da Foz to Coimbra
Today you'll cycle about 55km inland, moving away from the coast but following the Mondego River. This river comes from Serra da Estrela, the highest point of continental Portugal, and the water here is known for being pure and clear. You'll end up in Coimbra, a city with lots of cultural heritage, historic monuments, nostalgic fado houses, and that atmosphere of a university town. It's a different pace compared to the coastal cycling you've been doing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Coimbra's cultural sites and monuments
- Experience Coimbra's university environment and fado atmosphere
Optional Activities
- Visit fado houses in Coimbra
Landmarks River Mondego Serra da Estrela - Day 7
Departure from Coimbra
You'll leave Coimbra with return transport heading back to Porto city or Porto airport to finish your cycling tour. This day wraps up your journey along Portugal's Silver Coast. Make sure you have everything packed and get to your transport on time for the drive back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
