Radreise Deutschland - Portugal Teil PT

A difficult section, the constant up-and-downs are underestimated. We passed on 'Os Banos'. Visit in Lindoso. The crossing of the Rio Lima was tough, a steep, cobblestone descent. Oh yes, back up on the other side again. It was planned to ride the Ecovia do Rio Lima-Percurso da Laranja. We stayed o…

In Arcos we stayed for a few days, to relax, but also to take a bike ride to Sistelo. For the summer season, the path for cyclists is (recently) closed! What a pity. Well, at least there was plenty of partying in Arcos. The path along the Lima is also quite rough, but somehow romantic. It is questi…

Now you follow the coast southwards. The 'Pacadisos' dune walkways are not to be ridden on.

EV1, barely passable, Paçadicos, sand dunes, pushing, routes that didn't exist, lots of cobblestones, beach paths. But in Matosinhos, visited a canning factory, delicious.

The route was quite passable. Espinho, a city without street names.

Slowly we are entering the area of Ria Aveiro, a well-accessible route. A quick visit to Ovar.

Great route to Aveiro, a few days off. Meeting with friends.

Individual route, through many Portuguese villages. Great route. 36°C

Good road, through villages, but also gravel and broken paths. Destination salt theme in Lavos: Saline and Salt Museum. Harvesting Salicornia. Rice cultivation, rice fields in Montegodelta. We want to avoid large cities.

To bypass Lisbon, we keep a bit inland, found a good route, although there were also sections with 10/12/13%.

Rather busy route, easy to access, very hot and sunny. Along a railway line.

Entroncamento, der Bahnknotenpunkt in Portugal, mit historischem Museum