Guided From
€1843
Self Guided From
€1139
  • Natural Reserve of SW Alentejano
  • valley from Odeceixe beach to medieval castle of Aljezur
  • traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast

 

7 Days
6 Nights
235 Total kms
47 km/day (avg)
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The Portugal Wild Coast tour is an incredible program which follows the most beautiful coastline of Portugal. Start off in Santiago and head all the way to Sagres, where you will find Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Europe. Cross the incredible natural reserve of southwest Alentejo while observing stunning coastal sceneries. Discover small fishing villages and abandoned fortresses which are a reminder of how this coast was ravaged by pirates in the past! Find a sunny and stunning beach city here and there, some delicious Portuguese traditional food and the welcoming faces of our people. An awesome trip!

Tour Route

Day
1
Independent arrival
to
Santiago do Cacém

Welcome to Portugal! Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to Santiago do Cacém, a lovely town known for its beautiful medieval castle. This is the perfect place for you to start your tour! Explore and breath the fresh air of Santiago but make sure to take some time to relax and rest as tomorrow, new adventures await you!
Day
2
Santiago do Cacém
to
Vila Nova de Milfontes

On the first day, you will be leaving Santiago by a road on the sierra which will take you to the sea. You will then enter the national park of southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina on a scenic road over the sea, which brings you to Porto Covo, a typical fishing village that has been transformed into a picturesque delight. After, you will arrive to Vila Nova de Milfontes where you can visit and admire the fishing harbor, the great beach, the Mira River and the beautiful surrounding bay area.
51km
Day
3
Vila Nova de Milfontes
to
Odeceixe

Today, you'll enter the famous natural reserve of southwest Alentejo and the Vicentina coast (prepare to be blown away). Nearby, you will be able to find the stunning Cape Sardão, which is guarded by a lighthouse. A place of absolute reconciliation between the land and the ocean. As you move down the coastline, you will be able to admire the shafts embedded in the rock walls, the seed islets here and there and the many white stork couples that have chosen this coast as their nesting site. As you follow through Zambujeira do Mar and across the fields you will eventually arrive at a river, where at its end, you'll arrive at Odeceixe. This is a charming village sitting on a hillside which is known for its old windmill that is located on the tallest hill.
47km
Day
4
Odeceixe
to
Arrifana

Start the day by going to one of the most beautiful sceneries of this coast - Odeceixe beach! Then, you will follow a valley where once caravels sailed to the village of Aljezur, which is located about five kilometers inland. In Alzejur, ride through the narrow streets and visit the medieval castle! Try the famous sweet potato of Aljezur that grows in the fertile land of the region! It was recognized in 2008 by the European Union and as a protected area and food item. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Arrifana, an amazing village over the cliffs.
55km
Day
5
Arrifana
to
Pedralva

Today, you will ride through some forests and move once again closer to the sea when you arrive at the incredible village of Carrapateira. It is a quiet, pretty and spread-out village that is rounded by a wild coast, with copper colored and ash-grey cliffs which are speckled in yellow and green scrub. You will then follow a dirt road along the sea where it is possible to see this region at its most beautiful. On the way, you will pass some stunning beaches and incredible, colorful cliffs. Then, go up on a dirt road under through a beautiful round pine forest and arrive at a typical village. Pedralva was once deserted by its residents but has now bounced back in great part due it being recovered as a hotel, known as the Pedralva Village Hotel.
43km
Day
6
Pedralva
to
Sagres

On this last day, you will follow a coastal route that will let you discover some of the most beautiful and secret beaches of the Vicentina coast. Then, you will ride south until Cape São Vicente, the south-westernmost point of Continental Europe. This is a magical place where we almost hear the echoes of the voices of the sailors and pilgrims. Rounded by monumental cliffs and outstanding views of the coastline, the cape is not only a beauty to behold but also a privileged area to watch the natural phenomenon of bird migration.
39km
Day
7
Sagres
to
Departure point

Departure - Transfer to LISBON or FARO airport (3.30h/1.30 drive)

FAQs

  • Included on Self Guided and Guided tours:

    • 6 nights lodging in superioraccommodation in double / twin room. Breakfast included
    • Transfer on day of arrival from LIS/FAO Airport to first Hotel
    • Welcome briefing in english
    • Transfer from last Hotel to LIS/FAO Airport
    • Transfers during Tour as mentioned in daily description
    • Tour Information (detailed description of daily stages)
    • Pre-departure Information Pack
    • Information Book. Delivered on arrival day
    • Mobile phone (free to call us 24h/day)
    • Liability and personal accidents insurance


    Included only on Guided tours:

    • Luggage transfers from Hotel to Hotel
    • Nourishing and energetic picnics on activity days
    • Daily fruit, energy bars and water
    • Back-up vehicle

  • Duration: 5 days cycling in 7 days/6 nights tour
    Daily Stages: 57 to 87 per day (average 70km cycling per day)
    Daily Elevations: 650 - 1.000 meters
    Route: 70% road / 30% off road. Mostly flat, with a hilly region and some valleys with short but steep ascents
    Terrain: Some rough sections on the off road (gravel roads or double roads with some short sections of sand or rocks). We have paved road alternatives for all the off road sections (just some viewpoints could not be seen from the paved road)

  • Tour Highlights:

    1) Crossing the Natural Park of Arrabida, and its stunning views over the sea
    2) Quiet Cycling thru cork trees forest and pine tree landscapes
    3) Nice sandy beaches in the Natural Reserve of SW Alentejano
    4) Beautiful sceneries and wild nature
    5) Storks nest hanging from the cliffs, the only place in the world!!!!
    6) Small villages and unforgettable places in the way
    7) Cycle on the cliffs over the Atlantic
    8) Nature surrounds you and fills your senses
    9) Traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast
    10) Ends at the most Southern point of Europe

Prices

Low Season
01
Jan
26
Mar

Low Season
01
Nov
23
Dec

Mid Season
27
Mar
05
Apr

Mid Season
13
Apr
26
May

Mid Season
27
Sep
31
Oct

High Season
06
Apr
12
Apr

High Season
27
May
26
Jun

High Season
27
Jun
26
Sep

Self Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €1139€1139€1219€1219€1219€1289€1289€1429
Adult Single €1448€1448€1578€1578€1578€1668€1668€1918
Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €1843€1843€1923€1923€1923€1993€1993€2133
Adult Single €2152€2152€2282€2282€2282€2372€2372€2622

Notes
Self Guided: min. 2 people in double room, Guided: 6 or more people, Contact if solo traveler or group of less than 6 people. | Children (4 – 14 years) 50% discount. Children under 4 years: Free.

Extras

Bike rental €100
e-Bike rental €200
GPS rental €75
Luggage transfer €429
Extra Nights Available / shared y
Extra Nights Available / single y
Min participants 2/6
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