North of Portugal Bike tour

The Cycle Trail of Minho River in 2009 was ranked as the fourth best trail in Europe, showcasing all the amazing Portuguese landscapes, rivers and it even provides you a breathtaking seaside view. Cycling through villages considered World Heritage will give you the fulfilment you're craving. The Minho River is also the perfect excuse for relaxing in the north of the country. Explore the trails and the Portuguese villages along this border river and its main highlights.

The Minho River flows along 300 km until it reaches Caminha. The natural border between Portugal and Spain lies between Melgaço and the river mouth.

The taste of the worldwide known gastronomy and wines are the icing on the cake in this region with such a rich landscape and cultural, historical and architecture heritage. Enjoy the delicious corn bread, sausages, codfish, lamprey, trout and shad, cooked in many traditional ways. For those who enjoy good meat, you can't miss out on the famous 'sarrabulho' porridge and the seasoned pieces of pork. This will surely enrich your trip and give you the desire to come back and discover more of Portugal!