Minho and Porto - Verdant Portugal
Portugal
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
287 km (~48km per day)
Leisure
Mixed on/off-road, Some hills, Quiet roads
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Experience the contrast between the top of the mountains and ride down to the Atlantic Ocean.
This land is also blessed by the Minho, Lima and Douro rivers, each of which will accompany you at different points on your ride. This region has a rich maritime history and fascinating fortifications that helped keep Spain in its borders. This is the land of fine mountain cuisine and, along the coast, a wealth of fish and seafood dishes that you'll absolutely love! Enjoy them with a glass of Vinho Verde wine. And the best part is that you'll get to meet some of the nicest Europeans on this journey! Meet the fishermen and their wives, the farmers, and the lovely lady at the local shop. And don't forget to chat with the owners of your accommodation – they'll have some fascinating stories to tell. Choose your route—shorter for ease or longer for a challenge. Feeling strong on your calves? Take the longer path and uncover more of this extraordinary region. After all, it’s your way!
Highlights
- Explore the Peneda-Gerês National Park, a sanctuary for unique species such as the Iberian wolf
- Discover mountain villages steeped in tradition and historic centres and fortified towns of remarkable beauty
- Taste the crisp and aromatic Vinho Verde wine from extensive vineyards
- Visit fishing villages frozen in time, preserving a wealth of tradition
- Memorable food and wine experiences with hospitable landowners
- Savor the freshest fish and shellfish, caught daily from the Atlantic Ocean
- Experience Barcelos, a vibrant hub of handicrafts and hand-painted pottery
- Cycle along the coast with its golden sandy beaches
- Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and European City of the Year 2020
From 256 km/159 mi to 287 km/178 mi
Tour Information
From
Castro Laboreiro
To
Porto
Cost From
Self-Guided € 1455
Departure(s)
January to December 2025
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- Transfers from/to Porto airport
- Accommodation 7 nights BB, in double standard room
- Daily luggage transfer (one piece per person up to 23kg)
- City taxes
- Standard touring bicycle with cargo rack, a pannier bike bag, a handlebar bag and a spare inner tub
- Per reservation: toolkit, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, pump, lock (one per two bikes)
- Daily post-ride messages
- Access to the Ride With GPS app on your smartphone
Exclusions
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals and wine tastings (optional)
- Guide and support vehicle (price on request)
- Helmet
- E-Bike supplement (optional)
- GPS with loaded tracks (optional)
- Mechanical bike interventions made on the bikes without Authentic Trails permission
- Personal expenses and other items not mentioned
Options
- Wine experiences featuring 3 visits and tastings.
- We highly recommend improving your passage from the Vinho Verde wine region with this amazing wine experience! It includes not one, but two visits with tastings at Vinho Verde wine estates, as well as an exclusive visit and tasting experience in a historic Port wine cellar.
- Special Wine & Dine package with 3 dinners.
- We are delighted to offer you a truly special dining experience! You will have the opportunity to taste the authentic flavours of the region with a 2 course meal accompanied by carefully selected wines. You will also enjoy a delicious dessert and a glass of port wine.
- Picnic package.
- Featuring 6 light lunch meals to carry on bike in riding days
- E-Bike for 6 stages (subject to availability due to the limited number of E-Bikes)
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