Ride along the gorgeous Atlantic coast of Portugal and visit the pretty medieval village of Obidos, stop in Fatima, one of the most important pilgrimage places for the Catholic world, and admire the impressive 15th century Batalha Monastery.
Level: Intermediate. Total distance: 240k/150 miles. Shortest day: 40k/25 miles. Longest day: 61k/38 miles. Accommodations: value (3-4 star inns).
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Morning transfer from Lisbon's airport to Obidos. Lunch in Obidos followed by a guided tour of this pretty medieval village that back in the 13th century was giving to Dona Isabel by Dom Dinis as a wedding gift. After dinner, when it’s nice and peaceful, go for walk and enjoy Obidos at its best. Lodging - Albergaria Josefa de Obidos
Day 2: Obidos-Nazare (45km/28mi). Today’s destination is the fishing village of Nazari, the place to go for fresh seafood. The route to Nazare takes us along the Atlantic coast and through some of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. Our hotel in Nazare is right on the beach and all the rooms have ocean view. Lodging - Albergaria Mar Bravo
Day 3: Nazare-Praia da Vieira (50km/31mi). Today’s ride is an easy one. Mostly flat, it will take us along the coast to Praia da Vieira, a small town with a never ending white sand beach. Our hotel, by the beach, has an indoor heated pool and a very complete spa. And, of course, the beach is just across the street! Lodging - Hotel Cristal Praia da Vieira
Day 4: Praia da Vieira-Batalha (40km/25mi). Start riding inland, towards Batalha. In town we will visit the impressive Batalha monastery, built in both Gothic and Manueline styles. This UNESCO World Heritage site was built to celebrate the victory of the Portuguese army over the Spanish in the battle of Aljubarrota (1385). Don’t miss the astonishing Capelas Imperfeitas (Unfinished Chapels)! Lodging - Residencial Casa do Outeiro
Day 5: Batalha-Batalha (61km/38mi). Today we will ride through Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, an amazing limestone range known for its huge caves. Midway we will visit Fatima's sanctuary, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Catholic religion, visited by four million people a year. This shrine was built where three sheperd children claim to have seen the apparition of the Virgin, back in 1917. Free night for dinner. Lodging - Residencial Casa do Outeiro.
Day 6: Batalha-Rio Maior (44km/28mi). Our last day of riding will again take us through the Serra de Aires e Candeeiros Natural Park, where will visit the Algar do Pena cave. Our destination is Rio Maior and its unique salt production fields 30km away from the sea! Van transfer from Rio Maior to Obidos. Farewell dinner in Obidos. Lodging - Albergaria Josefa de Obidos
Day 7: Morning van transfer to Lisbon's airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: All accommodations, 5 dinners, 1 picnic, 2 guides, van support, transfers, A2Z Adventures t-shirt and A2Z Adventures water bottle.
950.00 EUR is the price for self-guided tour. Self-guided tours do not include meals, van support or guides.
Single supplement: 400 euros.
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