Why Cycling Abroad From Lisbon to Porto

Cycling from Manchester to London is one of our popular Cycling Abroad trips. It combines all the best that a multi days bicycle touring trip can offer. You will start your journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and finish at Heathrow Airport near London. You will travel crossing the beautiful French countryside, along the courved La Saine River, joining from time to time La Seine à Vélo. You will visiting the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh made his last paintings, and where he died, and the vilage Giverny, where you can visit Claude Monet’s beautiful Gardens.

Cycling along the Saine river, and southe of the city of Rouen, you will reach the beautiful city of Honfleur, situated on the cost of the Atlantic Ocean. From there you will ride along the beaches of Normandy, visiting several attractions, such as the American Cemetery and Memorial, and Omaha Beach, one of the landing beachs in WW2.

After 7 or 8 riding days (depands on your specific plan) you will arrive the coastal city of Cherbourg. You will take the ferry to Portsmouth in England. Thoe there you will continue riding for 2 days more along the English beautiful countryside, directrly to your final destination: Heathrow Airport near London.

Who can ask for more (except for a safe trip and a good weather)?

Our Cycling Trip From Lisbon to Porto in Brief

Trip Information

Origin	Lisbon
Via	Figueira da-Foz
Destination	Porto
Cycling Distance	356 Km (2390m Climb)
Cycling Level	Moderate
Map (Komoot)	Download the planned route

Lisbon to Porto Trip Details – Day by Day

Pre Departure Day

If you arrive to Lisbon early enough, you can either arrange your bicycle and start your trip. Otherwise, I would suggest you to stay overnight in the city. But if you arrive late, I would recommend you to stay near the airport, at the Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport
.

Day 1 (First riding day)

After breakfast, we start our first bicycle ride in Portugal, from Lisbon to Porto. We ride along mostly paved roads, as well as local streets.

Route	Hotel
	Casa da Eira

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Day 2

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Route	Hotel
	Hotel Mar Bravo

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Day 3

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Route	Hotel
	Palace Hotel Monte Real

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Day 4

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Route	Hotel
	Universal Boutique Hotel

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Day 5

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Route	Hotel
	Hotel de Ilhavo Plaza & Spa

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Day 6

On this day..

Route	Hotel
	Behappy Lodge & Brunch

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Day 7

This is our last day in Portugal. We ride to Porto.

Route	Hotel
	Hotel ibis Porto Gaia

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What’s Next

If you like my Lisbon to Porto self-guided bicycle trip you are invited to Contact Us to get more detailed information, including variations to the basic trip, tips about the best season to travel and much more advice from my and other travelers experience. You are also welcome to check out some of my own bicycle trips to get an idea of this type of exciting cycling style.

Useful Links

• Komoot – The Best bicycle trip planning and tracking tool
• Bicycle Route Planner
• Lisbon Weather
• Porto Weather

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