Duration
4 days/3 nights/2 stages
Trip type
Biking
Accomodation
Selected
Premium
Accommodations offering top-tier comfort, distinctive character, and unique charm. Includes 5-star hotels, the finest rooms in 4-star hotels when 5-star options are unavailable, historic properties, and intimate boutique hotels with a refined atmosphere.
Selected
Comfortable and hand-picked accommodations in central locations, offering a mix of quality and local charm. Features 4-star hotels, 3-star hotels when 4-star options are unavailable, charming guesthouses, and small traditional accommodations that reflect local culture and hospitality.
Casual
Comfortable and practical accommodations for relaxed travelers. Includes 3-star hotels, 2-star hotels when 3-star options are unavailable, and small, simple lodgings that provide an essential but pleasant stay.
Glamping
A unique and stylish outdoor experience blending nature with comfort. Encompasses luxury tents, elegant bungalows, barrel bungalows, and treehouses, offering an adventurous yet refined retreat.
Accommodations offering top-tier comfort, distinctive character, and unique charm. Includes 5-star hotels, the finest rooms in 4-star hotels when 5-star options are unavailable, historic properties, and intimate boutique hotels with a refined atmosphere.
Selected
Comfortable and hand-picked accommodations in central locations, offering a mix of quality and local charm. Features 4-star hotels, 3-star hotels when 4-star options are unavailable, charming guesthouses, and small traditional accommodations that reflect local culture and hospitality.
Casual
Comfortable and practical accommodations for relaxed travelers. Includes 3-star hotels, 2-star hotels when 3-star options are unavailable, and small, simple lodgings that provide an essential but pleasant stay.
Glamping
A unique and stylish outdoor experience blending nature with comfort. Encompasses luxury tents, elegant bungalows, barrel bungalows, and treehouses, offering an adventurous yet refined retreat.
Levels
Easy
We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.
Route
From 82.9 km/51.5 mi
Recommended airport
Porto Airport
Recommended season
March to November
Overview
Enjoy a scenic 4-day journey through picturesque Furadouro and the stunning Ria de Aveiro. Start by soaking up the natural beauty of Furadouro's golden beaches, where you can surf, relax and explore its fishing heritage. On day two, cycle through charming coastal towns with brightly striped houses and tranquil waterways. Visit the Museu da Vista Alegre to learn about the famous porcelain brand.
Take a relaxing ride through the stunning dunes and rich biodiversity of the peninsula between Ovar and S. Jacinto, followed by a traditional moliceiro boat ride along the tranquil canals. Take part in an Ovos Moles workshop to discover the region's sweet secrets.Finish your journey enjoying fresh local seafood, exploring scenic trails and experiencing the blend of culture, history and natural beauty that makes this area unforgettable.
Itinerary & tour plan
Just 4km from Ovar, Furadouro is a picturesque seaside town in the Aveiro district of Portugal. With golden beaches, excellent surf and fresh seafood, it's a perfect getaway for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The town preserves its fishing heritage and offers the chance to witness the traditional 'Arte Xávega' technique. Whether relaxing on the beach or exploring the scenic Ria de Aveiro, Furadouro combines natural beauty, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy fresh local seafood and sweet treats such as Pão de Ló de Ovar in a cosy, relaxed setting - truly a must-visit destination on Portugal's Silver Coast.
This route passes through one of the most fascinating areas of the region, at the end of the peninsula between Ovar and S. Jacinto. It crosses vast dunes and offers breathtaking scenery and rich biodiversity, perfect for nature lovers. Board a moliceiro, the colourful hand-painted boats once used to harvest seaweed, and glide along the city's tranquil canals. Indulge in local flavours by taking part in a workshop on typical sweets, such as the famous Ovos Moles, and discover the secret of the region's sweeness.
Explore the stunning Aveiro Ría by bike, cycling through the charming coastal towns of Costa Nova and beyond. Pedal along scenic paths with views of brightly striped houses, vibrant coastline and tranquil waterways. Stop at the Museu da Vista Alegre, a beautiful museum dedicated to the famous porcelain brand, showcasing its rich history and craftsmanship. A perfect blend of culture, history and breathtaking scenery, this is an unforgettable journey through one of Portugal's most picturesque regions.
At the end of your tour, we will arrange your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
What is included?
What you get on this adventure
- Accommodation 3 nights BB, in standard rooms
- Private airport transfers
- Dinner in a typical restaurant on day 1
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Moliceiro Boat trip on day 2
- Visit to Vista Alegre Museum with ceramics painting workshop on day 3
- Standard touring bicycle with cargo rack, a pannier bike bag, a handlebar bag and a spare inner tub
- Per reservation: toolkit, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, pump, lock (one per two bikes)
- Daily post-ride messages
- Access to the Ride With GPS app on your smartphone
What is not included
- Optionals and suplements
- Meals
- Insurance
- E-Bike supplement (optional)
- GPS with loaded tracks (optional)
- Mechanical bike interventions made on the bikes without Authentic Trails permission
- Personal expenses and items not described
- Tips
Tour facts
- Cycle along the coast and the beautiful beaches of northern Portugal
- Discover two cities with a strong connection to the sea
- Furadouro, a beautiful town with fantastic sea views
- A dinner by the beach, combining flavours with a fantastic view
- Aveiro, an iconic Portuguese city, with lots of tradition, culture and history, also known as the Venice of Portugal
- A traditional moliceiro boat trip along the Ria de Aveiro
- Enjoy the beautiful and relaxing sea view
- Transfer from the airport to the first accommodation and from the last accommodation to the airport, included