Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Porto
PortoIncluded Activities
- Bike fitting and route briefing
- Day 2
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycle route north of Porto following river and ocean paths
- Visit 16th century Castle of Sao Joao da Foz
- Visit fishing village of Matosinhos
- Visit Boa Nova Tea House by architect Siza Vieira
- Explore Porto's narrow alleys and riverfront
Landmarks Castle of Sao Joao da Foz Boa Nova Tea House - Day 3
Porto to Ovar to Furadouro
Porto to Ovar to Furadouro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along south bank of Douro River
- Cycle from Natural Reserve of Douro Estuary to Atlantic coast
Optional Activities
- Port wine tasting at cellars
- Visit Parque de Bucaquinho (longer route option)
Landmarks Natural Reserve of the Douro Estuary - Day 4
Furadouro to Aveiro
Furadouro to Aveiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along protected Aveiro Lagoon
Landmarks Aveiro Lagoon - Day 5
Aveiro
Aveiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Aveiro city
- Visit fish market
- Visit museum in Augustinian convent
- Bus trip to Costa Nova
Landmarks Aveiro Fish Market - Day 6
Aveiro to Praia de Mira
Aveiro to Praia de Mira- Meals
- Breakfast (breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (evening meal at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycle south along Aveiro Lagoon
- Visit Vista Alegre porcelain museum and factory
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Costa Nova for lunch (12km round-trip)
Landmarks Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory and Museum - Day 7
Praia de Mira
Praia de Mira- Meals
- Breakfast (breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (evening meal at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycle through lagoons and acacia forest
- Cycle across covered bridges
- Final paddle
- Day 8
Praia de Mira
Praia de Mira- Meals
- Breakfast
