Portugal A2Z

In this traverse you will bike village to village, sleeping in some of the 27 Schist Villages of Central Portugal, using trails that are part of the long distance trail that connect all of them. You also have options that allow you to do the distances according to your cycling level. The route pass by forest areas, fluvial beaches, climb Lousã and Açor Mountains, crossing several important rivers and breathtaking landscapes! And believe it, you will be surprised by some secrets that the local inhabitants keep for you.

The mountainous region of northern Portugal is one of the last territories of the Iberian Wolf.

The Wolf Conservation Ride will be a journey of discovery. Starting out in the wolf region, you will move through the rugged landscape of the North and pass by unique 12th century historical villages.

Your journey will finish in the Unesco Douro Valley with its terraced vineyards and world class wines.

As a keystone species, wolves play a critical role in maintaining the structure of ecological communities. They cause a direct and indirect ripple effect on an ecosystem.

Wolves alter the population, distribution, and behaviour of their prey, which impacts the other creatures living there—both plants and animals—and ultimately transforms the landscape itself.

Minimum sponsorship target is €1200 - proceeds split between the two charities – Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) & ATNatureza Portugal (ATN)

In each spot you will be surprised by different points of interest including bird watching opportunities. The local gastronomy will be one the highlights of your trip together with cultural and historical sites.

In each spot you will be surprised by different points of interest including bird watching opportunities. The local gastronomy will be one the highlights of your trip together with cultural and historical sites.

From coastal regions to the Algarvian Mountains, you´ll discover golden sandy beaches and rugged cliff tops; Starting at Europe's south-western cape with stunning coastal stretches and traffic-free routes, you´ll ride through charming villages and cobbled hill towns to the Eastern side with dense pine forest and with dazzling ocean views.

From the region "Raia" to "Beira Interior", through Pinhal Interior to Alto Alentejo, this is an area of high tourism potential and numerous attraction factors. Due to its vast and homogeneous region Geopark Naturtejo offers a wide range of tourism products, having in common as an added value the nature and the excellent infrastructures. All to satisfy the needs and demands of every kind of visitors.

Boasting an excellent location and access, Naturtejo Geopark opens up new horizons and offers more than 4,600 km 2 of land to discover. Sharpen all your senses and let yourself be surprised. See by yourself what this region has to show you, hear what the people have to tell, feel the impression that time was leaving, delight in the flavours that come off the landscape and savor each moment as if it had all the time world.

Get to know all the history of some of the most emblematic Romanesque monuments of Tâmega and Sousa and travel back in time to the period of the foundation of Portugal. The monumental richness of the region shows the important role that the territory formerly played in the history of the nobility and religious orders in Portugal. These lands were inhabited by some of the noble families of the beginning of the Nationality, as Ribadouro, from which descends Egas Moniz, the famous schoolmaster of D. Afonso Henriques, the Sousa. At the end of the day, the accommodations where you stay will be a real luxury!

Find twelve villages spread in the Center of Portugal, each one more surprising than the one before. Crossing mesmerizing landscapes you will find these castle villages at the end of the day, after going trough perfect desert roads or ancient trails that lead to the top of the hill.

This is one of the most challenging mountain bike rides in Portugal. We also offer a short version of this tour, where you cover on average 40 km/ 25 mi a day, that is better suited for people that want more time to appreciate history and culture.

The Arrábida combines a natural beauty with the historical side of Sesimbra Castle and an aristocratic village of Azeitão. Cycle from small typical villages all the way to the Arrábida showing it's indigenous vegetation, perfectly framing the clear blue ocean behind it, the aromas and sense of beauty won't leave you indifferent.

On this journey don´t forget to taste the famous Moscatel wine.