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BTTour – Turismo e Aventura, Lda.
Portuguese Tour Operator
Registered at Portuguese Tourism Office Board
R.N.A.V.T. – 2996 R.N.A.A.T. – 12/2006
Activities classified as "Nature Tourism"

Who are we?
• We are BTTour, a Portuguese Tour Operator, and more than 9000 people
have ridden with us since 1995.
• In 2004 we created PortugalBike
» Discover Portugal …on a Bicycle!
On our Tours you will have:
» Warm people and our Historical, Cultural and Landscape Portuguese Heritage
» The tasty Portuguese gastronomy with good wines, cheeses and desserts
» Charming, exclusive and historical accommodations
» …more then You expect!...

What Kind Of Tours Do We Offer?
Road Bike Tours
There are 3 Types of tours
…depending on the type of bicycle you use:
Hybrid Bike Tours Mountain Bike Tours

ROAD BIKE TOURS
Tours on asphalted roads (100%)
On these tours you can opt for riding a Hybrid Bike if you prefer (or a e-Bike)
Wheels & tires: 700x23

HYBRID BIKE TOURS
Mainly on asphalt/bike paths (+70%) with some dirt-roads, rolling trails
On these tours you can opt for riding a Mountain Bike if you prefer (or a e-Bike)
Wheels & tires: 700x40 (hybrid bike tours); 700x28 (road bike tours)

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS
Mainly on off-road, rough trails and single tracks (+70%),
sometimes technical, with very little asphalt
Wheels & tires: 27,5”x2,25”

Our Bicycle Tours Are
Classified As
Historic Tours
Opportunity to learn more about the heritage of
Portugal, i.e. Castles, Fortresses, Palaces, Convents, and
to have a closer contact with our History and Culture.
Landscape Tours
Opportunity to admire our vast landscapes along the
coast, breathing the fresh air from the ocean or the
mountains, or just to feel in contact with Nature and
appreciate the Universe.

What Are The
Regions Of
Continental
Portugal?
You can have Bicycle Tours in:
- North region of Portugal
- Lisbon region
- Alentejo region
- Algarve region

ROAD BIKE
Tours
The Ancient Medieval Villages
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling
Intermediate -> 3 (1-5)
Region of Portugal: Alentejo (inland)
The Charming Pousadas in Alentejo
Jewels Of Portugal
14 days / 13 nights / 9 days cycling /3 days free
Intermediate-> 3 (1-5)
Regions of Portugal: Alentejo (inland) and North of
Lisbon (coast)
Towards The Algarve
Advanced -> 4 (1-5)
Regions of Portugal: Alentejo and Algarve (coast)
The Quiet Villages on the Mountains
7 days / 6 nights / 4 days cycling / 1 day resting
Advanced -> 4 (1-5)
Regions: Minho (North of Portugal) and Galicia (
North of Spain)
The West Coast & The Algarve
12 days / 11 nights / 9 days cycling / 1 day rest
Regions of Portugal: Lisbon region (coast), Alentejo
(coast) and Algarve (inland and coast)

HYBRID BIKE
Tours
The Amazing Algarve Coast
Moderate -> 2 (1-5)
Region of Portugal: Algarve (coast)
The Beautiful Alentejo Beaches
The Charming Pousadas in the North
Region of Portugal: Minho (coast and inland)
History, Heritage & Coast
Moderate -> 2 (1-5)
Region of Portugal: North coast of Lisbon Region
The Historic Towns in the North
Beginners -> 1 (1-5)
Region of Portugal: North coast of Lisbon Region
Marble, Wine & Heritage
Moderate -> 2 (1-5)

MOUNTAIN BIKE
Tours
Camino de Santiago de Compostela
(The Way of St. James)
Advanced -> 4 (1-5)
Regions: Minho (North of Portugal) and Galicia
(North of Spain)
The Algarve Wild Coast
Cork Trees & Coast
Regions of Portugal: Lisbon and Alentejo (coast)

. ROAD BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 283km (176mi) - 57km/day (35mi)
The Ancient Medieval
Villages
1. A beautiful medieval town and its
castle
2. Narrow roads rounded with old stones
3. The Natural Park landscape of S.
Mamede Hills
4. Majestic Marvão Castle from the top
5. Visit to the Marble Museum
6. Visit to the winery and wine tasting
7. A small town famous for its tapestries
8. Fields of Cork trees, Olive trees and
vineyards
9. Évora city - classified as World Heritage
by UNESCO
10. The amazing landscape in Alentejo
and the charming accommodations.
Whithin a five-day cycling tour discover the castles
and the land of ancient fights and battles.

Some Testimonials
about “The Ancient Medieval Villages”
Terry Nason - Age: 43 (Orangeville – Canada), 2009
I had the most fabulous bike adventure trip with the
PortugalBike tour company. I have participated in other
adventure holidays in the past but this was my favourite and
definitely exceeded my expectations. The hotels that we
stayed at were amazing, all very quaint, interesting and one
night we even stayed in castle! The food, and I love to eat;
complete breakfasts to begin our day, picnic lunches that
were nutritious and represented local foods and cheeses and
finally our dinners – they were so wonderful (all of them)
complete with an excellent choice of wine selected by Jose
(who is very knowledgeable about the local wines). Another
key factor was I always felt in good hands in a foreign country
...Safety first; the route was well planned to consider traffic
volumes and road conditions, top of line equipment and very
knowledgeable guides. I would highly recommend this bike
tour to anybody interested in truly seeing this beautiful
country; from the cork trees, vineyards, storks, black pigs, hilly
terrain to the fabulous medieval towns we visited. I can’t wait
to come back and do the Algarve bike trip. Thanks so much
Jose and Cristina for leaving me with such a memorable
experience, you run a top class tour!
Neil Reiner, Age: 62 (Vancouver, BC – Canada), 2009
Just wanted to write and thank you for an amazing,
thoroughly enjoyable tour. It was a great experience, terrific
fun and exceeded my expectations in just about every way.
You put together a terrific package and deliver it in a highly
professional, but at the same time personal way that I truly
appreciated. I will recommend PortugalBike to all my friends
interested in cycle touring and have begun to do so already.
Hopefully, I will get to return with one or more members of
my family before too long. That would be great fun!
Marlène Bouchard and Raymond Gauthier, Ages: 53
(Sorel-Tracy, Québec - Canada), 2009
A little personal word just to thank you so much for this very
beautiful tour with PortugalBike where we enjoyed (again)
your country, the nice people, the fooooood!, the
weather!...everything! It was so cool! I think we just fall in
love with Portugal! This was our second stay here in Portugal
with PortugalBike but certainly not the last! We will be back
in a near future. “Prometemos e fazemos!!”

. ROAD BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 250km (156mi) - 50km/day (31mi)
The Charming Pousadas
in Alentejo
1. Accommodations in Historic Hotels,
Castles, Palaces, Monasteries and
Fortresses
2. The majestic Marvão Castle from the
top
3. Fields of cork trees, olive trees and
vineyards
4. The 13th century medieval town of
Marvão
5. Visit to a winery and wine tasting
6. A small town famous for its rugs
7. Amazing white marble quarries
8. Relive history itself in each stone, each
glance and each object
9. A city classified as World Heritage by
UNESCO
10. Feeling a different outstanding
atmosphere in each Pousada.
Enjoy within 5-day cycling the most historic places.
Romantic environment and Heritage
show Portuguese History.

Some Testimonials
about “The Charming Pousadas in Alentejo”
Dave and Sue White, Ages: 56 & 55 (Luanda – Angola), 2010
Our “The Charming Pousadas in Alentejo” and “Towards the
Algarve” trips were our second and third trips with you – have
you had any clients that have returned for a third time?
Our first trip in 2007 was on mountain bikes where we visited
several castles – Linhares, Marvão, Sesimbra, Peninche, &
Óbidos. We realized then that Portugal is a great venue for
biking – the right topography, climate, rideable trails or quite
roads and your organization!
The “Pousadas” trip was great. The trip was well organized
from the bike route to the selection of the accommodations.
Cycling through the hills surrounded with the olive and cork
trees was awesome. The well-planned route, attention to
detail, and quality bikes combined for a stress free holiday.
Route-finding was never a worry with the GPS! We always
looked forward to each “Pousada” at the end of each day to
recoup and relax after the daily cycle. Thank you Jose!
“Toward the Algarve” bike tour was a super way to combine
landscapes with cycling. We enjoyed this trip because it
offered more cycling and less elevation. The inland coastal
landscapes combined with a stunning finale in Lagos were
great. All of the accommodations were comfortable and of a
high standard. The night at the Monte João Roupeiro (Rural
tourism) and the grouper kebabs in Odeceixe was great.
Again the tour was well-designed and you made sure that the
smallest details were attended to. Thanks for the great trips.
We hope to join you again, maybe next year.
David Bugeja, Age: 58 (Melbourne, Victoria – Australia), 2010
My wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to cycle the
Charming Pousadas ride. The whole trip was a fantastic
experience which will leave us with lasting memories. The
cycling, scenery, meals and accommodations were
memorable. When booking a trip over the internet one is
always a little nervous about the reliability of the company
and whether the trip will match expectations. Any such fears
were quickly dispelled after the first email dealings with
Portugal Bike. They were totally professional in every aspect
and provided all the information we needed quickly. During
the bike trip Jose and Christina were totally dedicated to
making sure we had an enjoyable time and experienced the
real Portugal. Without any hesitation I would highly
recommend Portugal Bike to anyone considering a bike trip in
Portugal. My wife and I hope to return again to do one of their
other cycling trips.

. ROAD BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 642km (399mi) - 71km (44mi) /day
Jewels Of Portugal
1. Accommodations in Historic Hotels,
Monasteries, Convents and Fortresses
2. Sintra – classified as World Heritage
3. The beautiful romantic architecture of
Pena National Palace
4. The west coast of Portugal
5. The most well preserved medieval town
in Portugal
6. Tasty food! Wonderful wines!
7. The typical Portuguese beaches along
the coast
8. The most sacred place in Portugal and
the pilgrims
9. Majestic castle on the top and the
medieval small town
10. Fields of Cork trees, Olive trees and
vineyards
11. Historic places, amazing landscape
12. Évora - city classified as World Heritage
by UNESCO
Enjoy nine-day cycling (+ 3 non-cycling days) from
coast to inland where you can see History,
Environment, Nature and Beaches which are the
Portuguese Heritage.

Some Testimonials
about “Jewels Of Portugal”
Kristin Bowman, Age: 47 (California – United States), 2012
After 8 days of challenging rides through the diverse terrain of
Portugal, covering cork tree plantations, limestone quarries,
towns made of marble, medieval fortresses and castles,
vineyards, fruit farms, expansive views, we have shared a
hundred stories with each other and our hosts, Jose and
Cristina. We have been well feed, enjoying fresh monk fish,
lamb, Portuguese stew, chicken, shrimp, eggs, ham, cheese, a
wide variety of crisp and flavorful veggies, and sweet juicy
Portuguese pears, melons, oranges and peaches. The green
and white wine, light and refreshing for the warm nights of
the inland Alentejo region is a great treat after the long ride.
We were so lucky to have such engaging, friendly and
informative hosts. Beyond the incredibly enchanting country
of Portugal, I think what Jennifer and I are most in awe of is
Jose and Cristina; they are funny, down to earth, informative,
fun, and curious, they provide excellent customer service,
encouragement, and friendship. We got lucky and we both
feel very fortunate.
Jennifer Perry, Age: 24 (New York – United States), 2012
By the end of the trip I had almost forgotten that José and
Cristina were two people running a business. They felt, rather,
like two great friends gifting us an adventure of a lifetime. I
was a first-time long-distance cyclist, and was so encouraged
and comforted by their support, reassurance professionalism.
I not only took with me an experience I continue to think
about everyday and that will stay with me the rest of my life,
but also two truly wonderful friendships.
My husband and I just finished the self-guided Jewels of
Portugal Tour. We have been on several self-guided European
bicycle tours. The bicycles were top-notch and were in new
condition. Cristina returned my emails immediately before the
trip -- I wondered if she ever slept! The places they choose for
you to stay are gorgeous and historic. The roads we were on
had hardly any cars on them. We rode through fields and
fields and cork and olive trees, as well as along the coast. The
Portuguese people are some of the kindest we have met in
Europe. The climbs are steep on the tour, but worth it.
Heidi Ray, Age: 48 (Denver – United States), 2013

. ROAD BIKE Tour
. Landscape Tour
-> 325km (202mi) - 65km/day (40mi)
Towards The Algarve
1. The amazing blue coast of Natural Park
of Arrábida
2. Crossing the river Sado
3. The Natural Park of SW Alentejo and
Vicentine Coast
4. Stunning landscapes of Alentejo beaches
5. Tasty fresh fish of the Atlantic Coast
7. Lagos - the cosmopolitan and oldest
town in the Algarve
8. The south-westernmost town of
Continental Europe
9. Paradise-like beaches and the beautiful
coast of Algarve
10. The birds and the sunset over the
Atlantic Ocean
The south-west coast of Portugal in a five-day
cycling tour. The long Atlantic coast
from south of Lisbon to the Algarve.

Some Testimonials
about “Towards The Algarve”
Gary Kate, Lynne & Susan Diamond, Ages: 57, 56 & 55
(Claremont, California – U.S.A.), 2009
In recent years, we have bicycled in France, Holland, Belgium,
Germany, Greece, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
On several of these trips, we took our own bicycles and made
lodging arrangements ourselves. I guess you can say that we
enjoy learning about European countries from pedaling a
bicycle. No trip that we have taken has been better planned
and executed than the two we did through PortugalBike. We
are thrilled we used this fabulous company. Owned and
operated by a Portuguese husband and wife team, the care
they take before and during the trip is exemplary. The routes
are very well chosen, providing a variety of landscapes and
terrain. Although Portugal doesn’t have dedicated bike lanes
like Holland, every effort was made to choose roads friendly
to bicycles. The lodging was very special, and each night we
stayed in a hotel different from the evening before, always
special in its own way. We especially miss the breakfasts!
PortugalBike was never far from us, and if we had a question
or a problem, it was resolved before the day was over. We are
especially glad that we chose two different trips – The Ancient
Medieval Villages and Towards Algarve – in two very different
areas of the country, as it gave us two contrasting views of the
country. We are grateful to PortugalBike for making all this
happen, and even more grateful that we now have more of an
appreciation for Portuguese life, food, culture, history, and
wine!
Werner Peerters, Age: 34 (Gent – Belgium), 2009
My experiences with PortugalBike left me behind with a big
concern: Where on Earth can I experience a cycling trip as
excellent as in Portugal? I guess that nowhere I will
experience such a warm and generous hospitality, top notch
material, professional guidance, delicious food and wine,
bright sunshine and a refreshing sea breeze as on the way to
the Portuguese Algarve. There is only one option left to me: I
definitely have to return next year for another Portuguese
cycling holidays with PortugalBike!

. ROAD BIKE Tour
. Landscape Tour
-> 236km (147mi) - 59km/day (37mi)
The Quiet Villages on the
Mountains
1. Cycling within the largest National Park in
Portugal
2. Typical villages, its habits and traditions
3. The highest and one of the most typical
villages in Portugal
4. Castles and remote santuaries
5. Roman monuments and many other ancient
evidences
6. Cycling on the border and crossing to Spain
at the highest border point
7. The delicious food and wine typical from the
region
8. Breathtaking landscape
9. The National Park of Gerês
10. Unspoiled Nature to be discovered
Enjoy this four-day road bike tour
within the luxuriant landscape
in the largest National Park in Portugal.

Some Testimonials
about “The Quiet Villages on the Mountains”
Carolyn Baer, Ages: 52 (Moncton - Canada), 2014
This was our second trip with Portugal bike, this time doing
The Quiet Villages on the Mountains. Spectacular scenery,
great hotels and as always amazing hosts. If you want to see
Portugal by bike, this is the group to go with. On day one, Jose
and Cristina are your guides, on day two they are friends and
by day three they become part of your extended family! We
have done the south and the north of Portugal and both trips
were outstanding yet different. The descriptions of the biking
are very accurate. The bikes are high end and very well
maintained. Jose and Cristina go out of their way to ensure
that everyone has a great time and is comfortable with the
biking. Don't look any further if you plan to bike in Portugal.
Barbara Cooper, Age: 57 (Mississauga– Canada), 2014
This was our second trip with Jose and Cristina, and we were
extremely happy with all aspects (we took the Medieval
Villages tour in May 2013). Jose and Cristina have planned a
challenging, scenic and interesting route, with very quiet
roads of smooth pavement. The bikes were of highest quality
and a pleasure to ride. Hotels were well located along the
route and offered comfortable rooms, good amenities, and
delicious breakfasts. We had a 5 hour hike on Day 4, which
was a nice diversion from cycling and offered scenery we
would not otherwise have experienced. Cristina provided
refreshments at desirable locations along the route and
nutritious lunches. Hosts are both very friendly, helpful and
knowledgeable of the region. They accommodated our
specific needs with a smile (dropped us off at our hotel
instead of at the airport which was wonderful and much
appreciated). We hope to take another trip with Portugal Bike!
Thank you, Jose and Cristina!

. ROAD BIKE Tour
. Landscape Tour
-> 545km (339mi) - 61km/day (38mi)
1. The amazing blue coast of Natural Park of
Arrábida
Vicentine Coast
3. Stunning views of Alentejo beaches
6. The cosmopolitan and oldest town in the
Algarve
7. The south-westernmost town of
Continental Europe
8. Paradise-like beaches and the beautiful
coast of Algarve
9. Roman Occupation and the Salt
10. The Roman ruins
11. Thousands of orange trees in the fields
12. Vast fields of vegetable crops
13. Tavira – the most typical town in the
Algarve
14. The birds and the sunset into the Ocean
The West Coast & The
Algarve
Enjoy 12-day cycling on the west coast,
and on the south coast of Portugal, in the famous
region of the Algarve, where you can experience
History, Nature, Beaches and Gastronomy
which are Portugal Heritage.

. HYBRID BIKE Tour
. Landscape Tour
-> 215km (134mi) - 43km/day (27mi)
-> 82% asphalt – 18% dirt-roads
The Amazing Algarve
Coast
1. Thousands of orange trees in the fields
2. Ria Formosa, sand and water paradise
for birds
5. Tavira – the most typical town in the
Algarve
6. The limpid and clear water of the sea
and the birds
7. The birds and the sunset into the
Atlantic Ocean
8. The south-westernmost point of
Continental Europe
9. The gorgeous beaches and beautiful
coast of the Algarve region
10. The cosmopolitan and the oldest town
in the Algarve
Five days cycling from west to east
along the most famous coast of Portugal
which is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea.

Some Testimonials
about “The Amazing Algarve Coast”
Matthew & Nina Casanova, Ages: 31 & 30 (Michigan, USA),
2011
Coming from New York city, it was absolutely magnificent to
ride through the beautiful Portuguese country side for a week.
Still, as in all tours, the guides make all the difference and we
couldn’t have asked for more wonderful people than Jose and
Cristina who showed the true splendor of the country they
are so proud of. Each night of our adventure was completely
different and we were constantly amazed by the great food
...as well as the wine and beer. Both being in our late 20’s it
was a great mix of trying to keep up with Jose on the bike by
day, then touring the cities by night. We would recommend
this trip to absolutely everyone and plan on going back soon.
What a wonderful vacation I had! The bikes, ride, scenery,
company, conversation & overall experience was just perfect.
You two work seamlessly and everything was smooth and
enjoyable! Jose - thank you for the great guide - it was easy to
watch you ride and follow along! Cristina - thank you for the
lunches/picnics. I truly enjoyed the bike tour because you two
were such a pleasure to be with! Obrigada!
Spencer Stenmark, Age: 28 (New York, USA), 2011
I could not have imagined a better way to experience Portugal
than on a bike, nor could I imagine a better run bicycle tour
company than PortugalBike. From the moment they picked us
up, the husband and wife team of Cristina and Jose ensured
that our trip was seamless and worry-free. The
accommodations were terrific as were the expertly chosen
bike routes. By venturing off the main roads onto trails only
accessible by bike and foot, we were able to experience the
true beauty of the Algarve. I would highly recommend
PortugalBike to anyone seeking a relaxing yet adventurous
vacation. We hope to be back soon.
Sandra Stenmark, Age: 59 (Colorado, USA), 2011
Because of our great experience with PortugalBike Tours in
the Alentejo area last year, we returned for a trip to the
Algarve region. We enjoyed the stunning scenery, picnics on
the beach, the cycling and the company of Jose and Cristina.
Thank you once again.
Lynn Green, Age: 54 (Hingham, USA), 2013

. HYBRID BIKE Tour
. Landscape Tour
-> 237km (147mi) - 47km/day (29mi)
The Beautiful Alentejo
Beaches
Vicentine Coast
2. The most preserved coast all over
Europe
5. The beautiful cliffs of Vicentine Coast
6. The limpid and clear water of the sea
7. The birds and the sunset into the
Atlantic Ocean
8. The south-westernmost point of
Continental Europe
9. The gorgeous beaches and beautiful
10. Lagos - the cosmopolitan and the
oldest town in the Algarve
Spend a fantastic holiday cycling within 5 days
from Sines to Lagos. Admire the vast landscapes
and the paradisiacal beaches.

Some Testimonials
about “The Beautiful Alentejo Beaches”
Henry Jay, Age: 57 (Adelaide – Australia), 2010
My bicycle tour with your company was fantastic and a
highlight of my European holiday. Riding through the Alentejo
and Algarve regions gave me a great sense of satisfaction, fun
and memories of Australia, especially the amazing beaches
and of course the gum trees!!.
You have an obvious professional company/business. Jose was
so much fun on the road; giving us a sense of the rich history
of Portugal, a wonderful passion for his country; a caring
attitude for his clients and an appreciation for our respective
countries and culture. Cristina is a delightful lady and person.
She always had a smiling face, greeting us with warm and
enthusiasm. She like Jose always demonstrated a
genuine interest in the countries we had come from and
answered our questions and queries in detail.
Cristina and Jose are a fantastic couple who are a credit to
their country. The hotels and restaurants they selected were
very special. I (and my fellow travelling companions) loved the
local Portuguese food and wine in the different towns and
regions. The scenery along the coast and inland was
tremendous. In fact, a WOW factor!! You don't anticipate
how beautiful the terrain in a small country like Portugal will
be. A huge bonus was seeing so many gum trees!!
I highlly recommend Portugal Bike as one of the best bicycle
tour operators in Portugal. Not only because of the
professional manner they conduct out their business, but
their personal, friendly, genuine and fun nature.
I will return to Portugal because of my bicycle tour with Jose
and Cristina. What a blast!!
Ed & Sue Seaman, Ages 51 (Streamwood, Illinois - U.S.A.),
2009
Our bike tour, the Beautiful Alentejo Beaches, was
outstanding, and the second we arrived our tour guides
informative demeanor made this trip very comfortable.
Beginning with port wine and raspberry cake at reception we
immediately hit it off with our riding mates. The charming
hotels with champagne breakfast started every day off on the
right track. On each days ride our guides encompassing
insights of Portuguese culture bound with historical
references absorbed our spirit. The lunch stops with fresh
farmers cheese and fruits ensured us that one more hill
wasn't so bad and the afternoon beer stops motivated
everyone of us to never stop smiling. Each nights hotel
welcomed the end of a days ride as the beginning of a
wonderful evening. The restaurants were a delightful mix of
local food, wine and culture including a private tour of a port
wine cellar. Starting out each day without expectations Jose
and Christina exceeded them all. We would love to do this trip
again. Thank You Very Much.

. HYBRID BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 200km (124mi) - 40km/day (25mi)
The Charming Pousadas
in the North
1. Accommodations in Historic Hotels in
Castles, Palaces, Monasteries and
Fortresses
2. Magnificent views over the rivers and
luxuriant vegetation
3. Santa Luzia and the beautiful view over
Viana
4. Churches and Manor houses everywhere
5. The rich gastronomy and the famous
wine of the region: vinho verde
6. The oldest small town in Portugal with
its amazing bridge
7. Guimarães – the birth of Portuguese
nationality
8. Re-live history itself in each stone, each
glance and each object
9. Peneda/Geres National Park and the
amazing landscape
10. Feeling a different outstanding
atmosphere in each Pousada.
Enjoy within five-day cycling the most historic places
in the north. Luxuriant vegetation, environment
and Heritage show Portuguese History.

Some Testimonials
about “The Charming Pousadas in the North”
Susan Wilkins - Age: 60 (Vancouver, BC - Canada), 2012
My daughter and I just completed this self guided tour in
June. It was everything as advertised and more. The bikes
were great quality, the route was well thought out, the maps
and GPS worked perfectly. The pousadas are wonderful and
you will feel that you deserve it after riding up the hills to get
to them! Jose and Christina were very gracious hosts and
ambassadors for their country. We can't recommend this
company highly enough, and we will be back for another trip -
with more family members.
John McCarthy - Age: 60 (Ottawa, Canada), 2012
This is a special tour company owned and operated by a very
special couple. Jose was our steady and informative leader on
the road. Kristina drove the van and shopped daily for
delicious local food for our fabulous roadside picnics. The care
and attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the trip
- the spectacular accommodation, excellent out-of-the-way
restaurants and beautiful scenic routes. We opted for the
guided tour but our fellow travellers also enjoyed the GPS
self-guided option. For our group though, spending 6 days in
the company of Jose and Cristina, native Portuguese who
know and love their country, made all the difference.
David Cass -& Karen Saunders- Ages: 58 & 59 (Manchester,
CT - USA), 2012
We had a wonderful time on your Charming Pousadas of the
North tour. The landscape was lush, verdant and varied. Jose
planned a wonderful route, as far away from traffic as
possible--country roads, farm and forest lanes, cobblestone
paths through villages, even a segment of a Roman Road. In
addition to planning a unique and satisfying route, Jose was a
pleasure to ride with, full of cheer and a font of cultural and
historical information. Cristina provide solid van support,
perfect picnic lunches. The accommodations were wonderful,
luxe and filled with history. Cristina and Jose also were perfect
dinner hosts, choosing restaurants wisely, and creating a
warm flow of conversation. The overall experience was a
wonderful introduction to Portugal that only thoughtful and
gracious Portuguese hosts could provide. We are veterans of
about 20 inn-to-inn bike touring trips with a variety of touring
groups, and found PortugalBike to be at the top in terms of
the overall quality of our experience. We're looking forward to
booking another trip with PortugalBike in the near future.

. HYBRID BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 187km (116mi) - 37km/day (23mi/day)
-> 91% asphalt & bike lanes – 9% dirt-
roads
History, Heritage & Coast
1. Visit the caves with gorgeous limestone
formations
2. Peniche and Baleal Peninsulas
3. Astonishing rocks cut by the sea and the
wind
4. Amazing bike paths along the lagoon
5. The most sacred town in Portugal
6. The castle and its high medieval walls
7. The most typical beach in Portugal
8. The tasty fresh fish of the Silver Coast
9. The most well-preserved medieval town
in Portugal
10. The impressive 14th century
Monastery.
Discover the most well-preserved town and the most
typical beach in Portugal along the coast north of
Lisbon in a fantistic bicycle tour.

Some Testimonials
about “History, Heritage & Coast”
Kristine Ledermann - (Florida - USA), 2006
Thank you for the best vacation ever. (...) I am so impressed
with your company and I am telling everyone; you were tour
guides, personal trainers, translators, concierge, taxi, caterers,
historians, friends and professional business operators.
PortugalBike takes care of everything, all you need to do is
ride and enjoy!! Great home made lunches, excellent local
restaurants, transportation and translation services you will
be thrilled with your vacation. The time I spent off the bicycle
was as interesting and diverse as during the ride. PortugalBike
is priceless and you (Jose and Cristina) are a pleasure.
Spending a week with 2 total strangers and trusting their
judgement was a concern of mine before selecting my trip. I
recommend you both on your character and integrity; you are
both excellent people (personally and as business owners). I
HIGHLY recommend this trip to everyone and anyone who has
a pulse and a desire to see a beautiful country. By bike, land,
sea and van, ocean coast, cliffs, beach, caves 45m under,
castles, farms, countryside villages, vacation hot spots, fancy
hotels, sheep herds and my favourite - Obidos, the city inside
the castle walls, it's amazing. Thank you again for
everything!!!
Kimberly Mathisen Ages: 49 (London, ON - Canada), 2010
The tour “History, Heritage and Coast” lived up to its name as
we rode along beautiful scenic stretches of ocean (from a
height of course). The quaint villages and fields of flowers and
crops were additional views of Portugal that I was so glad to
be seeing close up by bike. I kept running out of batteries due
to the number of photos that just had to be taken in Óbidos.
We felt spoiled by Jose & Christina who took care of all our
needs from picnics and snacks to great dinners and wonderful
accommodation. They were knowledgeable and personable
and have set the bar high for biking holidays. Even before the
tour was over we were discussing the details of our next trip
with Portugal Bike! Thanks for the wonderful holiday in
Portugal.

. HYBRID BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 133km (83mi) - 27km/day (17mi/day)
-> 51% asphalt – 49% dirt-roads & bike
lanes
The Historic Towns
in the North
1. Accommodation in Historic Hotels
(Convent, Fortress, Manor House)
2. Magnificent views over the rivers and
luxuriant vegetation
3. The beautiful medieval towns in the
North of Portugal
4. Churches and Manor Houses
everywhere along the way
wine of the region: Vinho Verde
6. The oldest small town in Portugal with
its amazing bridge
7. The capital of Vinho Verde in Portugal
8. The bright coast of the Atlantic Ocean
9. Crossing the border to Spain
10. Feeling a diferente outstanding
atmosphere in each historical town
Enjoy five-day biking in the North of Portugal
in a very green environment, visiting the most
historic places. Luxuriant vegetation, Environment
and Heritage show Portugal History.

. HYBRID BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 154km (96mi) - 31km/day (19mi/day)
-> 99% asphalt
Marble, Wine & Heritage
1. Vast vineyards in Alentejo
2. Quiet roads! Beautiful environment!
3. The quarries and the marble extraction
4. Visit to a winery with wine tasting
5. Quiet small towns and their traditions
6. Marble - the white gold of Alentejo
7. Elvas - classified as World Heritage by
UNESCO
8. Visit to the Marble Museum
9. Tasty food together with fantastic wines
10. Old buildings converted into charming
hotels
Spend a fantastic holiday visiting the land of marble
and wine within a five-day bicycle tour.

Some Testimonials
about “Marble, Wine & Heritage”
Barbara Morin - Age: 68 (Calgary - Canada), 2014
We have taken many biking trips throughout Europe and
other parts of the world but this one tops our experiences to
date. We travelled with Portugal Bike through the Alentejo
region of Portugal for a week and experienced Wine, Castles,
Marble and more. The owners, Cristina and Jose have the
ability and a wonderful enthusiasm to put together as flawless
a trip as we could have imagined. No detail was overlooked
and we were treated to countless unexpected surprises and
good fun throughout the trip. Everything was first class in our
opinions with superb attention to detail in the bikes (which
rode like velvet, 30 gears, equipped with cyclometers, mirrors,
and helmets provided), the guiding - José is a passionate
cyclist who thoughtfully took us thorough briefing about
proper use and care of bikes, road etiquette, daily information
about the region, cities, and imparted ( as did Cristina) lots of
'local knowledge' explained clearly on a timely basis. Because
Portugal has a long and dense history spiced with complex
relationships with the Moors and the Spanish for instance, the
architecture, religion, food often reflects these influences and
made for some fascinating discoveries for us as travellers -
especially when one travels by bike. We were delighted with
Cristina and José's selection of fascinating accommodations
(castles, monasteries for example), we ate and drank
authentic, beautifully prepared food and wine of the Alentejo
region and appreciated the balance of interesting terrain to
cycle with experiences which ranged from visits to wineries to
marble quarries, groves of cork oaks and olive trees. Overall,
we cannot recommend highly enough this wonderful couple
and their company Portugal Bike.

. MOUNTAIN BIKE Tour
. Historic Tour
-> 217km (135mi) - 43km/day (27mi)
-> 38% off-road – 62% asphalt
Camino de Santiago de
Compostela (The Way of St. James)
1. Braga: the oldest Portuguese city and
one of the most ancient Christian cities in
the world
2. Feeling the mystic atmosphere along the
way
3. Adventure, Art and Mysticism
4. Churches and religious symbols
everywhere
5. The way covered by pilgrims since the
9th century.
6. The medieval architecture in Ponte de
Lima
7. The fortified town of Valença
8. Guimarães - the medieval town known
as the “birthplace of Portuguese Nation”
wine of the region: vinho verde
10. The Romanic Cathedral in Santiago
Enjoy mountain biking during 5 days in the north
of Portugal and Spain. The mystic Way,
full of positive energy, of belief and Faith.

Some Testimonials
about “Camino de Santiago de Compostela”
Paula Juliano, Age: 29 (Florianópolis – Brazil), 2011
The Portuguese Way to Santiago de Compostela by bicycle was
the trip that marked the year 2011 for ever in my memory and
my heart. I had never been in Portugal or Spain before and it
was a surprisingly wonderful discover. I and a friend went with
PortugalBike Team who led us along amazing trails and
breathtaking landscapes... each curve surprised us by its beauty:
along the way there were the hydrangeas in different tones of
blue, the architecture of the houses in the small villages, the
constructions used to store the corn which I don't remember the
name anymore ["espigueiros"], the climbs that demanded
determination and balance, finally... we met our support van
and Cristina who offered us delicious picnics consisting of home-
made cakes, bread and delicious cheeses ...Cristina we were
always glad to meeting you ...ahahah! .. and then cycling
again..to the finish line of the day...and the surprises kept on
coming along the way with the vine plantations colouring our
eyes, the centenary trees and the forests which gave shade to
our bodies, there were contrasts between the big cities with
contemporary architecture, viaducts everywhere, omnipotent
cathedrals... and then we turned to inland and there were small
simple chapels full of charm, the narrow dirt-roads, trails with
rocks and Roman bridges that challenge our balance, strength
and determination teaching us how to overcome. By night fall
we were rewarded for our efforts ... luxury hotels where we
were treated like princesses, first quality dinners and a full
satisfaction of being at the right place at the right time! Thank
Renata Asprino, Age: 36 (Florianópolis - Brazil), 2011
I have always wanted to do the Way of St. James (Camino de
Santiago de Compostela), but I had never taken the initiative
to do it. On the other hand, I love cycling, so when I
discovered PortugalBike website, it was a happy coincidence!
The booking process was easy and the tour itself was a
wonderful surprise! I had never been to Portugal before, and
today I can say this is one of my favourite countries.
PortugalBike tour exceeded all my expectations: great bikes,
Jose and Cristina were very professional, always concerned
with our welfare, the hotels were wonderful, much better
than we expected!! The food was great, the wine was
delicious, the landscape was amazing, and the temperature
was very pleasant for cycling. I hope one day to return to
Portugal and I certainly will include a bike tour on my
programme!
you very much to PortugalBike Team, because you exceeded our
expectations, offering a top-notch service, excellent bikes that
almost cycled by themselves. I thank you and I wish to come
back soon! These were wonderful days with an excellent
company. Thank you PortugalBike for the History classes, as well
as Culture, Fine Arts, Cooking, Wine and Pedal. I am very proud
of you and I am very happy that I found you along the Trails of
Life! And as the pilgrims say: Make a good Way!

. Landscape Tour
-> 226km (140mi) - 57km/day (35mi)
Cork Trees & Coast
1. The beautiful blue coast and the Natural
Park of Arrabida Hill
2. The amazing single-tracks near the cliffs
3. The National Park of SW Alentejo and
Vicentine Coast
4. The deep blue of the sky and the sea
5. The Mediterranean vegetation
6. Crossing Sado river by berry-boat
8. Crossing a dense and long Cork Oak Forest
9. The most well-preserved coast all over
Europe
10. The fishermen's trails and the cliffs
Enjoy four days mountain biking from the south of
Lisbon to the coast in Alentejo crossing a dense
cork-tree forest. Discover the vast landscape, the
cliffs and the paradisiacal beaches.

. Landscape Tour
-> 217km (135mi) - 54km/day (33mi)
The Algarve Wild Coast
1. The National Park of SW Alentejo and
Vicentine Coast
2. The most preserved coast all over Europe
3. The amazing storks' nests on the cliffs
5. The typical white-washed houses
6. Cape S. Vicente - the south-westernmost
point of Continental Europe
7. The south-westernmost town of Continental
Europe
8. The gorgeous beaches and the beautiful
9. The amazing single-tracks near the cliffs
10. Cycling on the fishermen's trails
Enjoy 4 days mountain biking along the coast
cycling on the top of amazing cliffs, along
fishermen’s trails and admiring the paradisiacal
beaches. One of the most beautiful mountain bike
tours that you can do along the most well
preserved coast of Europe.

Our Tours Can Be
Guided
. You are guided by a guide who draws your
attention to interesting details along the way.
. Documentation about the Tour with a daily
description and some historic details.
. Transfers from and to the airport.
. Luggage transfer from one hotel to the other.
. Support van (water supply, etc).
. Nourishing and energetic picnics.
. Dinners (including our famous wines, our
amazing cheeses and lovely desserts).
. Daily energy-bars and water.
. Personal Accident Insurance.
. Liability Insurance.
. Some specific activities depending on the
Tour (visit to museums, wine tasting, etc).
Self-Guided
. You are on your own with the bicycle.
. You are guided by a GPS device where the
tracks are recorded; you have generic maps
and support documentation.
. You will be responsible for the good use of
your bicycle and its components.
. Documentation about the Tour with a daily
description and some historic details.
. Transfers from and to the airport.
. Luggage transfer from one hotel to the other
by taxis.
. Emergency support (we provide a cell-phone
for an easy contact).
. Personal Accident Insurance.
. Liability Insurance.

Why Portugal?
Portugal is known by the warmth of its people, by an incredible variety of breathtaking
landscapes, historic fortresses, and typical and historical villages. The gastronomy is very rich
thanks to the many different peoples that invaded Portugal and also due to the influence of
Portuguese Discovery journeys. This experience is something that you will never forget! …And
the nice weather with sunshine most of the days, even in the winter time.
…In Portugal Spring time “starts” in January!
Visit Portugal
…and experience time traveling within our History!
Whether you prefer Mountains, Countryside or the Coast
…Portugal is the perfect destination!
Email: info@portugalbike.com
Phone: +351-214-783-153

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