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Along the Silver Coast (Hybrid Bike Tour) with PortugalBike

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May, June, July

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The Wild Islet of Berlenga – Walking tour. Visit to the caves on a boat tour.

Along the Silver Coast cycling holiday (Guided or Self-Guided) with PortugalBike



This PortugalBike Tour begins in Fatima, a Catholic sanctuary located not far from Lisbon and which several times visited by Pope John Paul II. Then you will ride towards the coast to Nazare, the most typical beach in Portugal. This is a place full of old traditions and today we can still see fishermen drying fish under the sun as they did in the past. This is also a wonderful place to refresh ourselves in the blue waters or take a walk along the golden sand. You will ride along the sea admiring the beautiful view and you will ride along agrarian fields with different crops and different colours. One of the highlights of this tour is the Medieval Town of Obidos. Originally a Roman village, it was taken from the Moors in 1148. Its castle is classified as a national monument and it is a perfect example of a medieval fortress. This is a “village-museum”, perfectly preserved and walled by its high walls which perpetuate its medieval character. Another interesting point of this tour is the Peniche Peninsula, a place of fishing traditions and from where you can admire one of the largest fishing and diving sanctuaries – the Wild Islet of Berlenga, also known as Berlenga Natural Reserve. This is a wonderful place where you will go by boat, leaving your bicycles on the other side, and take a swim in the clear waters on the coast of this islet, near S. Joao Batista fortress. This very ancient and small fortress defended our coast from the pirate’s attacks that came from the sea, between the 16th century and the 19th century.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

1. Multi-coloured fields with various crops


2. Peniche and Baleal Peninsulas


3. Amazing rocks cut by the sea and the wind


4. The Islet of Berlenga - Natural Reserve


5. Fatima - the sacred place and the pilgrims


6. Obidos castle and its high medieval walls


7. Nazare - the most typical beach in Portugal


8. The tasty fresh fish of the Silver Coast


9. Obidos – the most preserved medieval town in Portugal


10. Narrow streets and charming houses decorated with flowers

TECHNICAL DATA

Class:                           LANDSCAPE TOUR

Region of Portugal:       North of Lisbon (coast)

Duration:                      7 days / 6 nights / 3 days cycling / 1 day walking / 1 day rest

Begin:                          Fatima – a religious place

End:                            Peniche – a small fishing town

Overall difficulty level: 1 2 3 4 5 = Intermediate. You must be in good shape.

Distance:                    151km (93mi)

Average:                     50km/day (31mi/day)

Trails:                         66% asphalt – 34% off-road







PROGRAMME



Day 1:       Arrival – Welcome at Lisbon airport. 1H30 drive to Fatima followed by dinner. Lodging in 4* hotel very near to the Sanctuary in Fatima town.

Day 2:   Towards the ocean. Visit to the caves  – 52km (32mi), level 3 (+Beach). Lodging in a 4* hotel decorated with maritime elements and it is characterized by a fresh and relaxing design

Day 3:       The Silver Coast – 44km (27mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a charming 4* hotel whose building is dated from the 14th century.

Day 4:       FREE day. Visit to the medieval town of Obidos. Lodging in a charming 4* hotel whose building is dated from the 14th century.

Day 5:       Peniche Peninsula – 55km (34mi), level 3 (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* Hotel located in a ravishing green exterior space overlooking the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean.

Day 6:       The Wild Islet of Berlenga – Walking tour. Visit to the caves (+ Beach). Lodging in a 4* Hotel located in a ravishing green exterior space overlooking the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean.

Day 7:       Departure – Farewell at Lisbon airport. 1H00 drive to airport.





DATES AND PRICES FOR 2010
29 May ~ 04 June:           PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1300 (Single Suppl. + € 220)

PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 830 (Single Suppl. + € 220)

19 ~ 25 June:                     PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1300 (Single Suppl. + € 220)

PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 830 (Single Suppl. + € 220)

03 ~ 09 July:                       PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1360 (Single Suppl. + € 280)

PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 890 (Single Suppl. + € 280)

17 ~ 23 July:                       PortugalBike Guided Tour: Euro 1360 (Single Suppl. + € 280)

PortugalBike Self-Guided Tour: Euro 890 (Single Suppl. + € 280)

=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel.

=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.

What does the price of this PortugalBike Tour include?

- 7 days with PortugalBike

- Hybrid Bike Tour with a Guide (*)

- Hybrid Bike rental (BH Trekking Sport K30K Silvertip) with helmet

- Transfers from and to Lisbon Airport

- Accommodations (usually a 4 star-quality hotel, double bedroom occupancy)

- 6 Breakfasts

- 3 nourishing and energetic picnics and 1 Lunch (*)

- 4 Dinners (including our famous wines, our amazing cheeses and lovely desserts) (*)

- Daily energy-bars and water (*)

- Luggage transport from Inn to Inn

- Car connections at some stages (when necessary)

- Documentation about PortugalBike Tour

- Liability Insurance

- Personal Accident Insurance

- Techno-Mechanical Assistance

- First-Aid assistance on location

- Permanent Backup Vehicle (*)

- Boat Tour to Berlenga Islet

- Visit to the caves – Fatima and Berlenga (*)

- Walking Tour on Berlenga Islet (*)

(*) Not included in Self-Guided Tours

TESTIMONIALS ABOUT «ALONG THE SILVER COAST»



\"My wife, my son and I went on a Hybrid Bike tour with PortugalBike and had a great time. The service was first class all the way from making the reservation to the conclusion of the ride. The ride was fantastic and Jose who was our guide was fun to be with and rode at the appropriate pace for everyone involved. He was a wealth of knowledge about the country and the specific area that we were riding. Even the van ride to and from the ride was enjoyable with great conversation and information about the area. The lunch provided was delicious and far better than I imagined. The people of Portugal are very friendly and the country is beautiful and well suited to mountain or road biking. If you haven\'t considered Portugal for a biking destination, please do. I highly recommend PortugalBike for any biking tours in Portugal. Again, thank you very much for the wonderful time.\"

Jeff Austin (Las Vegas - U.S.A.), 2007



\"Thank you for the best vacation ever. I can honestly say it was custom made for me!! (...) «The Medieval Town and the Silver Coast» tour have shown me that Portugal is a diverse country. I feel like I saw it all in 8 days, without any travel stress. (...) PortugalBike is a complete destination management company. 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 & 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, boat, foot, land, sea and van, we covered the city of Lisboa from top to bottom, ocean coast, cliffs, beach, islands, mountains 600m up, caves 60m under, castles, desert, farms, countryside villages, vacation hot spots, nature preserves and island, fancy hotels, manor houses, converted olive factories, ostrich farms, sheep herds and my favourite - Obidos, the city inside the castle walls, it\'s amazing. Thank you again for everything!\"

Kristine Lederman (Florida - U.S.A.), 2006

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