Portuguese Way Cycle - Coast and Camino
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- Experiencing both the Atlantic Coast and the Camino by bike
- Arriving into Santiago with its historic cathedrals and impressive architecture
- Enjoying a quieter pilgrimage route
- Cycling in both Portugal and Spain
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Set on the banks of the Douro River, Porto’s historical centre was declared a World Heritage site in 1996 and in the 12th Century it was in Porto that the country took its name and became an independent nation. Its maritime legacies and importance as a New World tradi...
This morning you go to the bike shop to collect your bike. Today you will cycle along quiet country roads, passing a mixture of churches and historic sites. You will continue to head north along the coast crossing the Coastal Natural Park and the Cavado river in the d...
Today you will continue cycling along the Atlantic coastine. You will pass through the villages of Marinhas, Belinho, Neiva and Darque until reach the historic town of Viana do Castelo. Later today you will pass farms before continuing to the fishing village of Praia de Ancora.
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This morning a short 10km cycle along the coast will bring you to the ferry terminal. From here you will take the ferry at Caminha in Spain, across the river Miño. The cost of the ferry is not included (around EUR2). You will then get back on the bike and cycle to Baiona.
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Today you will join the traditional Camino. You will cycle towards O Porriño, and then later in the day a short climb leads up to the chapel of Santiaguiño de Antas, and you will then cycle through pine forests en route to the fishing village of Arcade. Enjoy stunning...
Today you will pedal through chestnut groves, pine and eucalyptus forest. You will pass through the hamlet of Tivo and the village of Caldas de Reis, before crossing the River Umia and gradually climbing to the village of Santa Marina. Your destination for today is Pa...
The final day takes you again through pine, oak and eucalyptus wood before climbing up to reach Santiago. You will pass a number of small villages en route, before spotting the spires of Santiago’s Cathedral in the distance. If you time your arrival well you will be a...
Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast.
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