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Cycling in Portugal

Discover a map of 63,935 cycling routes and bike trails in Portugal, created by our community.

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Get to know Portugal

Portugal is Europe’s most western country and is located on the west coast of the Iberian peninsula. You can discover many beautiful biking routes thanks to the bike route planner and medieval castles, idyllic villages, fascinating cities and golden beaches wait to be explored. The nature park of Ria Formosa and its unique lagoon system are one of the Algarve’s most impressive regions and is perfect for a bike tour. The park meanders for 60 kilometres along the Portuguese coast and promises amazing views. But also Portugal’s rolling hills tempt with olive groves, pine woods and inland lakes, moreover, vines enliven the area. Portugal’s islands like the Azores are a popular destination for a cycling holiday thanks to the less frequented streets and the special volcanic landscapes.

4,391,947 km

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63,935

Cycle routes

10.7 million

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The best bike routes in Portugal

Olhão, Olhão to Urbanização Villas de Cacela, Vila Nova de Cacela

Cycling route in Olhão, Faro District, Portugal

Olhao to Vila Nova de Cacela via the Ria Formosa
44.7 km
Distance
266 m
Ascent
246 m
Descent

Riding Yazz in Porsches

Cycling route in Armação de Pêra, Faro District, Portugal

14.3 km
Distance
171 m
Ascent
178 m
Descent

Rua Porches Velho to the beach1

Cycling route in Armação de Pêra, Faro District, Portugal

9.2 km
Distance
122 m
Ascent
119 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • The Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, are famous for their peaceful and slow way of life, unique fauna, breathtaking beaches and beautiful cycling routes along the coast.
  • Bike to Europe’s most south western point, Cape Sagres. Many adventurers have started their expeditions over the Atlantic from here.

Tips

  • Motorised vehicles have right of way before cyclists. You should always think about that and maybe ride a little more defensively.
  • It is usually not allowed to transport your bike on trains. Sometimes, it is possible to take the bike if it’s been disassembled and packaged. You need to plan precisely and enquire beforehand.
  • Visiting museums is free on Sundays: you should take advantage of that and leave your bike alone for a moment.

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