N2 Portugal Bike Tour

This 738-kilometre route traverses the length of the country, from its mountainous north in Trás-os-Montes, to the verdant valleys of the south in the Barrocal Algarve.

Portugal’s N2 road crosses four mountain ranges, 11 rivers, and 35 municipalities, with a menu of local gastronomical delights and world-famous wine to fuel your journey of rich Roman heritage.This tour along the "Estrada Nacional 2" Road (N2) is ideal for those who want to discover Portugal, its diversity, culture, landscape, demography, gastronomy and heritage. Known as the "Portuguese Route 66", the EN2 has become an internationally known tourism route, being the only road that crosses the country from north to south through the interior. Along its 738 km, connecting Chaves to Faro, it is possible to contemplate different landscapes, from the Douro vineyards, through the Alentejo gold plains to the Algarve. The EN2 road runs through 11 districts, 35 municipalities, 11 mountains and 13 rivers, joinning some of the most emblematic Portuguese cities, towns and villages.

You’ll experience the diversity, history and cultural heritage of an entire country when riding Portugal’s N2 route.

Discover the thermal baths and Roman bridge of Trajan in Chaves, the 2,000-year-old Douro Valley wine making region and its Museum, vineyards and fantastic food. There’s also the Cabril Dam in Pedrógão Grande, one of Portugal’s biggest dams, gothic churches and ancient castles.

Wildlife enthusiasts will also appreciate the chance to see endangered wildlife such as the Iberian Imperial eagle, in the gorgeous plains of Castro Verde, with its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

You’ll also discover the kindness from local communities who live and work along the N2 as they welcome you into their world.

Highlights

• Cycling the 3rd biggest road in the World;
• Crossing Portugal from north to south, along traditional villages;
• Outstanding diversity of landscape and touristic POI;
• Pedrogão Dam;
• The Castle of Montemor o Novo;
• Chaves, Vila Real, Peso da Régua, Lamego and Faro;