Welcome to Lisbon, the most westerly capital city in continental Europe. This vibrant city, with its steep streets and colorful buildings, is steeped in over 750 years of history. Despite the devastating 1755 earthquake that destroyed much of Lisbon, iconic landmarks like the Lisbon Cathedral, São Vicente de Fora, and the hauntingly beautiful Carmo Convent still stand. Wander through Alfama, where narrow cobbled streets and bright facades charm at every turn. Climb its steep paths for a calf workout and a glimpse of the city’s soul.
No visit is complete without a ride on the iconic Tram 28, a rickety journey through Lisbon’s character-filled neighborhoods. End your day at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, where the sun sets over the city and the Tagus River, casting a golden glow across Lisbon’s timeless beauty.
Distance: 70.4 kms (44 miles) / Elevation Gain: 998 m (3275 feet) / Saddle Time: 4-6 hours
Hopping on your trusty two-wheeled steed, and let’s set off. After a quick 1.5 km warm-up through the city, we’ll pause at Praça do Comércio, a grand plaza overlooking the Tagus River. Riding along the riverbanks, we’ll pass under the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge and stop at the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, a tribute to Portugal’s Age of Discovery. From there, it’s on to the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower, a 16th-century fortress that launched many historic voyages. We’ll also glide past the magnificent Mosteiro dos Jerónimos before boarding a train to Cascais.
Cascais offers pastel streets, a charming marina, and landmarks like Palácio dos Condes de Castro Guimarães. Next, we’ll cycle Portugal’s most scenic bike lane, with endless beaches and the dramatic Boca do Inferno caves. Ascending into Sintra National Park, you’ll encounter lush forests and Portugal’s iconic Palácio da Pena. After exploring Sintra’s treasures, it’s a thrilling descent to Ericeira, Portugal’s surf capital.
Distance: 98 kms (60 miles) / Elevation Gain: 1,168 m (3935 feet) / Saddle Time: 4.5-6.5 hours
This is a day of contrasts and discovery. Leaving Ericeira, you trade the ocean for the mountains, winding through rural towns, villages, and even a quarry. Midway, you arrive in Óbidos, a perfectly preserved medieval town where every corner feels like a step back in time, with postcard-worthy views in every direction.
From Óbidos, you head to Vinhos Cortém, a boutique vineyard offering a unique agricultural experience and the chance to savor their exceptional wines. With spirits lifted, you tackle hilly terrain and technical stretches, rewarded by a breathtaking view as you near Nazaré.
Famous for Praia do Norte, where the world’s largest waves have been conquered, Nazaré offers a spectacle of elite surfers mastering its legendary swells. It’s a fitting finale to a day rich in beauty, history, and adventure.
Distance: 78 kms (48 miles) / Elevation Gain: 368 m (1210 feet) / Saddle Time: 3.5-5.5 hours
Your day begins at Miradouro do Suberco in Nazaré, where sweeping views of the town invite you to capture unforgettable moments. A short ride leads you to the Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo, a striking landmark perched above the Atlantic. From here, you embark north along the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast route—a gentle, scenic journey with coastal views and mostly flat cycle lanes.
Pause at Praia de Vitória, a serene, local-feeling beach, before pushing onward to Lagoa da Ervedeira for a refreshing break at the halfway point. The final stretch takes you to Figueira da Foz, where the Edgar Cardoso bridge detour includes a brief ferry ride across the river. End your day with a peaceful promenade stroll or test your luck at the Casino da Figueira in this sleepy, charming city.
A short train back to the capital is included in this tour. Circle back to where it all began and catch up on any sights you may have missed in Lisbon. During booking, there is the option to extend your stay in Lisbon, if you aren’t quite ready to leave this magical city behind.
All our accommodation selections are in-house reviewed. We partner with family-owned, charming guesthouses and hotels where you can relax and recharge. Below are some sample accommodations on our Portugal Atlantic Coast tours. Depending on availability, the accommodation you stay at may vary but will always be of a similar standard.
Tings Lisbon is a small oasis where travelers meet creatives in its shaded garden. The old, rebuilt protected house is located on Senhora Do Monte Miradouro in Graça w. the best cafes, bars, restaurants, street art and music venues only a few minutes away. All guests wake up to the smell of the home baked bread served for breakfast.
Featuring quiet street views, Bacharéis Charming House is set in Figueira da Foz, 1.1 km from Forte de Santa Catarina Beach. All units feature air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast.
This tour is in our Challenging difficulty grading. Consisting of a blend of cycle lanes, quiet country roads and some technical forest trails, it is recommended to be comfortable riding in all terrains. The opening half of the tour is more difficult with some big elevation gain and a lot of ground to cover. The closing half of the tour is much flatter and offers an opportunity to let the legs recover.
We only offer electric mountain bikes or gravel bikes on this tour due to terrain and daily distances.
This is a tour of discovery and with it comes an ever evolving backdrop to enjoy during the cycle. If your idea of a perfect bike tour is a test of your fitness and skill, but with rewards of seeing parts lesser known, this tour is the one for you.
With incredible landmarks along the route as well as top tier food & wine stops, you’ll discover more about Portugal’s rich culture in 5 days than most would dream of in a month.
You have a choice of bringing your own bike or renting your tour bike through us during booking. For Portugal’s Atlantic Coast, the bikes available are robust electric mountain bikes or manual gravel bikes. If an electric bike is chosen, it will bring the daily saddle time down by approximately 1 hour.
We only partner with the best bike suppliers for all our destinations so you’ll be guaranteed well maintained, premium brand bikes such as Cube, Trek or KTM.
All bike rentals come with helmet, lock and repair kit. A network of mechanics are on call in case of any mechanical issues faced while on tour.
We offer tours in Portugal from March – October. At the start and end of the tour season, the average temperatures in Lisbon are approximately 15 °C (50 °F). These are also the quietest times of the season to miss queues at famous landmarks. Temperatures peak average at 28 °C (83 °F) in July & August and are also the driest months. Temperatures as high as 35 °C (95 °F) have been recorded, but these are quite rare. Please see image below for reference.
As a lot of ground is covered on this tour, you may be exposed to different weather systems. For inland regions such as Coimbra, temperatures can rise as high as 40°C (104°F).
We include detailed navigation instructions and GPX files for your ride. Our navigation app is easy to use and we give a detailed instructional video on how to use it. If you are having any difficulty, we are on call at all times to assist you.
Portugal generally speaking has a high level of English fluency, so you are never far out of reach of a local’s wise words.
Included in your tour, is 24/7 message and video support. If you have an issue with navigation, bike breakdown, accommodation, medical, etc, we are at the touch of a button away at all times.
We have an extensive network of suppliers along the route, who will resolve the problem as swiftly as possible.
If you haven’t found the answer you’re looking for above, visit our general FAQ page for more information or simply reach out to us with the “Ask A Question” button on the side.
Cycling from Porto to Lisbon was pure magic! The route was a mix of rugged coastal paths, rolling hills, and serene beaches. Rooster Bike Tours thought of everything, from detailed maps to perfectly chosen accommodations. My favorite moment was stopping in Nazaré to watch the enormous Atlantic waves. Each evening...
Cycling from Porto to Lisbon was pure magic! The route was a mix of rugged coastal paths, rolling hills, and serene beaches. Rooster Bike Tours thought of everything, from detailed maps to perfectly chosen accommodations. My favorite moment was stopping in Nazaré to watch the enormous Atlantic waves. Each evening ended with fresh seafood and local wines. The experience was a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. I can’t wait to book my next tour!
This tour exceeded all expectations. The coastal scenery was breathtaking—golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and peaceful fishing villages. Rooster Bike Tours provided excellent bikes and crystal-clear route guidance. My favorite stop was in Cascais, where I had the best grilled sardines of my life. The mix of cycling challenges and relaxing...
This tour exceeded all expectations. The coastal scenery was breathtaking—golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and peaceful fishing villages. Rooster Bike Tours provided excellent bikes and crystal-clear route guidance. My favorite stop was in Cascais, where I had the best grilled sardines of my life. The mix of cycling challenges and relaxing evenings made the trip unforgettable. Ending in Lisbon with a glass of vinho verde felt like the perfect reward for an incredible adventure.
I can’t imagine a better way to explore Portugal’s Atlantic Coast than by bike. From the stunning cliffs near Sintra to the quiet beauty of the rural paths, each day brought something new. Tom at Rooster Bike Tours was so helpful, answering all my questions and ensuring everything went smoothly....
I can’t imagine a better way to explore Portugal’s Atlantic Coast than by bike. From the stunning cliffs near Sintra to the quiet beauty of the rural paths, each day brought something new. Tom at Rooster Bike Tours was so helpful, answering all my questions and ensuring everything went smoothly. The GPS provided was flawless, and the luggage transfers made it stress-free. My favorite day was cycling through the pine forests near Figueira da Foz. Absolute perfection!
This was my first cycling tour, and it won’t be my last! Rooster Bike Tours made the whole process seamless. The Atlantic Coast scenery was unforgettable, from charming coastal towns to the dramatic cliffs at Cabo da Roca. I especially loved stopping for a coffee and pastel de nata at...
This was my first cycling tour, and it won’t be my last! Rooster Bike Tours made the whole process seamless. The Atlantic Coast scenery was unforgettable, from charming coastal towns to the dramatic cliffs at Cabo da Roca. I especially loved stopping for a coffee and pastel de nata at the small bakeries along the way. The daily distances were manageable yet gave me a sense of accomplishment. The team’s attention to detail was fantastic.
Portugal’s Atlantic Coast offered some of the most spectacular views I’ve ever seen. Rooster Bike Tours organized everything so well that all I had to do was enjoy the ride. The mix of challenging sections and flat, breezy paths made it ideal. I particularly loved the detour to Sintra—it felt...
Portugal’s Atlantic Coast offered some of the most spectacular views I’ve ever seen. Rooster Bike Tours organized everything so well that all I had to do was enjoy the ride. The mix of challenging sections and flat, breezy paths made it ideal. I particularly loved the detour to Sintra—it felt like stepping into a fairytale with its colorful castles and lush forests. Every hotel along the way was welcoming, and the food was consistently amazing. I’d do this tour again in a heartbeat!
I’ve done many cycling tours, but this one stands out. The Atlantic Coast’s beauty is unmatched—from rugged cliffs to quiet, golden beaches. Rooster Bike Tours thought of every detail, from the comfy bikes to well-selected accommodations. Óbidos was an absolute gem with its medieval charm, and the seafood in Nazaré...
I’ve done many cycling tours, but this one stands out. The Atlantic Coast’s beauty is unmatched—from rugged cliffs to quiet, golden beaches. Rooster Bike Tours thought of every detail, from the comfy bikes to well-selected accommodations. Óbidos was an absolute gem with its medieval charm, and the seafood in Nazaré was unforgettable. The route had a perfect balance of challenge and relaxation, with plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the view. I’ll definitely be back for more!
Cycling from Lisbon to Porto was the highlight of my year! Rooster Bike Tours made sure everything was seamless, from the luggage transfers to the GPS guidance. The Atlantic Coast is breathtaking, with its dramatic cliffs and quiet beaches. My favorite part was exploring Óbidos, a medieval town that felt...
Cycling from Lisbon to Porto was the highlight of my year! Rooster Bike Tours made sure everything was seamless, from the luggage transfers to the GPS guidance. The Atlantic Coast is breathtaking, with its dramatic cliffs and quiet beaches. My favorite part was exploring Óbidos, a medieval town that felt like stepping back in time. I appreciated the mix of relaxing paths and more challenging sections, which kept it exciting. Can’t wait to book another tour with Rooster!
This tour blew me away! Cycling from Lisbon to Porto offered incredible views at every turn. The quiet coastal roads, lush forests, and golden beaches made for a picturesque ride. Rooster Bike Tours handled all the details, so I could focus on the journey. The GPS provided was easy to...
This tour blew me away! Cycling from Lisbon to Porto offered incredible views at every turn. The quiet coastal roads, lush forests, and golden beaches made for a picturesque ride. Rooster Bike Tours handled all the details, so I could focus on the journey. The GPS provided was easy to use, and the daily distances were well-planned. I’ll never forget the blend of adventure and relaxation this trip offered.
This was the cycling trip of a lifetime! Rooster Bike Tours made everything so easy, from booking to the final ride into Porto. The scenery was stunning, especially the golden beaches and dramatic cliffs along the way. I loved the flexibility of a self-guided tour, with plenty of opportunities to...
This was the cycling trip of a lifetime! Rooster Bike Tours made everything so easy, from booking to the final ride into Porto. The scenery was stunning, especially the golden beaches and dramatic cliffs along the way. I loved the flexibility of a self-guided tour, with plenty of opportunities to stop and explore. Each accommodation was comfortable, and the fresh seafood was incredible. The highlight was cycling through the eucalyptus forests near Nazaré. I’ll be back for more!
Portugal’s Atlantic Coast is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever cycled. The views were stunning, and the route was well-paced, with a great balance of challenge and relaxation. Rooster Bike Tours handled all the logistics seamlessly, from luggage transfers to perfectly selected hotels. I loved stopping in Nazaré...
Portugal’s Atlantic Coast is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever cycled. The views were stunning, and the route was well-paced, with a great balance of challenge and relaxation. Rooster Bike Tours handled all the logistics seamlessly, from luggage transfers to perfectly selected hotels. I loved stopping in Nazaré to watch the waves and exploring Sintra’s palaces. Every evening felt like a reward after a day of cycling. This trip was everything I’d hoped for and more.
Cycling from Lisbon to Port was an incredible experience, with stunning coastal views and charming villages along the way. However, one of the hotels felt more like a budget stopover than the cozy guesthouses we’d enjoyed earlier on the trip. It wasn’t a huge issue, but it was noticeable compared...
Cycling from Lisbon to Port was an incredible experience, with stunning coastal views and charming villages along the way. However, one of the hotels felt more like a budget stopover than the cozy guesthouses we’d enjoyed earlier on the trip. It wasn’t a huge issue, but it was noticeable compared to the other accommodations. That said, the bikes were fantastic, and the route instructions were clear and easy to follow. Rooster Bike Tours did an excellent job overall, and I’d definitely recommend this trip.
The Atlantic Coast of Portugal is stunning, and Rooster Bike Tours planned an amazing route with plenty of highlights. However, the luggage transfer on one day was delayed by several hours, which disrupted our evening plans. Thankfully, the team was responsive and quick to apologize. Despite that hiccup, I loved...
The Atlantic Coast of Portugal is stunning, and Rooster Bike Tours planned an amazing route with plenty of highlights. However, the luggage transfer on one day was delayed by several hours, which disrupted our evening plans. Thankfully, the team was responsive and quick to apologize. Despite that hiccup, I loved exploring Obidos and Nazaré, and the daily rides were well-paced. The GPS provided worked perfectly, and the food along the way was phenomenal. Overall, a great trip with just a small inconvenience.
Cycling Portugal’s Atlantic Coast was an amazing way to explore the country, but one day’s ride felt overly challenging for the level advertised. The incline near Sintra was tougher than expected, which was fine for me but might not suit everyone. The route itself was stunning, with ocean views and...
Cycling Portugal’s Atlantic Coast was an amazing way to explore the country, but one day’s ride felt overly challenging for the level advertised. The incline near Sintra was tougher than expected, which was fine for me but might not suit everyone. The route itself was stunning, with ocean views and quiet paths. Rooster Bike Tours handled the logistics perfectly, and the accommodations were excellent. Overall, I’d recommend this trip, but be prepared for some surprises on the terrain.
The Atlantic Coast cycling tour was a dream come true, with stunning landscapes and welcoming locals. However, one of the ferry crossing timetables was outdated, which meant we arrived at Figueira Da Foz much later than planned. It wasn’t a major problem, but it threw off the evening’s plans. Rooster...
The Atlantic Coast cycling tour was a dream come true, with stunning landscapes and welcoming locals. However, one of the ferry crossing timetables was outdated, which meant we arrived at Figueira Da Foz much later than planned. It wasn’t a major problem, but it threw off the evening’s plans. Rooster Bike Tours did a fantastic job overall, especially with the quality of the bikes and the accommodations. The seafood and wine along the way were worth every pedal stroke!
The Atlantic Coast is stunning, and this tour was well-organized overall. However, the route notes could have included more details about alternative paths for beginners. Some sections near Nazaré and Sintra felt too challenging for my skill level, and I ended up walking a portion. That said, the scenery was...
The Atlantic Coast is stunning, and this tour was well-organized overall. However, the route notes could have included more details about alternative paths for beginners. Some sections near Nazaré and Sintra felt too challenging for my skill level, and I ended up walking a portion. That said, the scenery was worth every step. Rooster Bike Tours provided great support, and the accommodations were lovely. The seafood and warm hospitality of the locals made this trip memorable, even with the slight challenges.
The Atlantic Coast cycling tour was spectacular! Each day offered new scenery, from quiet pine forests to rugged cliffs. Rooster Bike Tours handled the details flawlessly, ensuring everything went smoothly. I especially loved the ride through Sintra’s stunning landscapes. The accommodations were cozy, and the seafood dinners were unforgettable. The...
The Atlantic Coast cycling tour was spectacular! Each day offered new scenery, from quiet pine forests to rugged cliffs. Rooster Bike Tours handled the details flawlessly, ensuring everything went smoothly. I especially loved the ride through Sintra’s stunning landscapes. The accommodations were cozy, and the seafood dinners were unforgettable. The GPS system made navigation simple, even in busier areas. I felt completely immersed in Portugal’s beauty and culture throughout the trip. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.
What an amazing way to explore Portugal! The Atlantic Coast route from Lisbon to Porto was packed with unforgettable moments. The scenery was breathtaking, from golden beaches to rugged cliffs. The highlight for me was stopping in Coimbra to experience its historic charm and vibrant atmosphere. Rooster Bike Tours handled...
What an amazing way to explore Portugal! The Atlantic Coast route from Lisbon to Porto was packed with unforgettable moments. The scenery was breathtaking, from golden beaches to rugged cliffs. The highlight for me was stopping in Coimbra to experience its historic charm and vibrant atmosphere. Rooster Bike Tours handled all the logistics perfectly—the bikes were comfortable, the GPS was reliable, and the accommodations were well chosen. This was a cycling adventure I’ll be recommending to everyone I know.
3* or 4* Accommodation Throughout
Breakfast Each Morning
Winery Tour & Tasting
Train Transfers While On Tour
Luggage Transfer
Itinerary & Navigation Documentation
Tips & Local Insights
24-Hour Support