Along dam lake and river beach
Price from € 200
Included
- 2x overnight stay with breakfast
- 2x lunchpackage
- route descriptions and route maps
- bicycle, 27 gear Shimano
- personal briefing on location
- luggage transfer
Day 1
You will be welcomed at ´Quinta no Pinhal´. This quinta is situated in the wood side just outside of the village Vila Nova de Poiares. You will get the opportunity to try
your bicycle.
Overnight stay: Quinta no Pinhal .
Day 2
A trip of 48 km. The landscape of Beira Litoral is a green undulating area with a lot of natural water. You will cycle at the border of the `Barragem das Fronhas` one of the dam lakes that enriches Portugal. At the end of the trip you can test your climb ability at Moura Morta.
If you like you can take a shorter (35km) route.
Overnight stay: Quinta no Pinhal.
Day 3
46 km. Today you will cycle from Vila Nova de Poiares to Ceira dos Vales. The major part of this trip you will follow the river Ceira, during this trip you will pass by a Praia Fluvial at Casal de Ermio where you can take a refreshing bath in the river. At the end of this tour you will pass by Lousa, situated at the foot of the Serra de Lousa.
An area with beautiful green landscapes, a lot of trees, water, and the ruins of a Moor Castle from the 10th century surrounded by little chapels. Entering the village (coming from Gois) you will see two of the various luxurious ancient residences of the 17th and 18th century (Casa de Cima and Casa de Quinta do Cano) which Lousã possesses due to the industrial revolution of that period. Just outside of the village the most impressing residence Quinta da Santa Rita.
You end at Quintal de Alem do Ribeiro in Ceira dos Vales. In the centre of Lousã you can take the bus or you can extend your holiday at the quinta or in Coimbra.
Equipment
Your rental bike is a hybrid bike with Shimano parts, front suspension and 27 gear, luggage rack, water bottle holder, bicycle pump, repair kit and bike computer. You can borrow bicycle bags for a small deposit on the spot. You can also rent a bike helmet. We recommend to wear a bicycle helmet.
Extra days
You can book an extra night at every Quinta. An extra day in Vila Nova de Poiares gives you the opportunity to canoeing on the Mondego River. You can also book a guided hike in the hills of the Serra da Lousa. All accommodations have WiFi and a swimming pool.
Additional nights are always based on breakfast or half board, lunch package is not included on extra days. If you want to spend more time in the beautiful city of Coimbra, this is accessible by bus from Vila Nova de Poiares and Ceira dos Vales. You can also schedule an extension after the journey in Coimbra.