Cycling is not as popular in Portugal as it is in Germany. In recent years, however, a trend reversal has been noticed in this area. More and more Portuguese are discovering a love for bicycles. The “poor people” means of transport becomes a sport and leisure time pleasure. Even in hilly Lisbon, more and more locals are cycling. Bicycle paths and the entire network of cycle paths are continuously being expanded and improved.
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In my opinion, the country and people in Portugal can be easily explored by bike. There are nice off-road tours that are nice to drive, especially in spring. Even back roads in less densely populated areas are usually easy to ride with a robust bike or mountain bike.
However, I recommend better avoiding cycling on main roads, unless these have a wide hard shoulder.
Bike paths and tours
Our recommendations for beautiful bike tours and paths can be found on the pages for the respective locations:
- You can find our information, tips and recommendations on cycling / renting a bike in Lisbon here.
- Porto and the surrounding area (Douro Valley) can also be easily explored by bike. You will find a lot of information and tips on this on this extra page.
- Bike tour in Cascais (near Lisbon) along the coast
Useful travel tips
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- 7 free activities to do in Porto – Portugal
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Rich history, Nice location on the sea & the Douro river estuary, Port wine and a fun nightlife – this is Porto! With around 240.000 inhabitants it is the second largest city in Portugal but still nice & charming with semi-Mediterranean climate and medieval as well as modern living side by side. But what to do there on a Budget? Here you go – with a list of totally free things to do in Porto!
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Lisbon is, in my opinion, one of the best European cities to visit. Not only is it totally gorgeous, but there’s a whole heap of the best places to see in Lisbon that are dotted across all the neighbourhoods. Plus, you’ve got the fairytale-like spots like Sintra that are a stone’s throw from the city itself.
