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Cycling in Portugal

Discover Portugal by bike with routes 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.

3,934,617 km

Tracked distance

57,121

Cycle routes

10.7 million

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The best bike routes in Portugal

Rota Costa Atlântica Aug23
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Rota Costa Atlântica Aug23

Cycling route in Vila Real de Santo António, Faro, Portugal

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453.4 km
Distance
2,678 m
Ascent
2,668 m
Descent
2

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Cycling route in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

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15.5 km
Distance
170 m
Ascent
171 m
Descent
Camino Português da Costa a Santiago
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Camino Português da Costa a Santiago

Cycling route in Porto, Porto, Portugal

276.6 km
Distance
2,854 m
Ascent
2,698 m
Descent
4

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Cycling route in Lagos, Faro, Portugal

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288.6 km
Distance
2,251 m
Ascent
2,253 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 Sargres. 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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