Atlantic Coast self-guided - Along golden sandy beaches and fishing villages

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Hotel Bahía Bayona * * *, Baiona (Spain) (Beach-front hotel, with stunning views of the surrounding nature) The Bahía Bayona hotel has a privileged location right in front of the beach and with great views of the ocean and natural landscape. The hotel has 89 rooms with a simple and modern decoration, all with private bath, Tv, heating and work table. At the hotel restaurant guests may taste the local Galician gastronomy, or relax at the terrace and garden. ­ Hotel Porta do Sol * * * *, Caminha (Great riverfront location, complete and comfortable hotel, spa) The Porta do Sol Hotel & Spa is located in Caminha, a small, charming town facing the estuary of the River Minho, at 90 km from Porto airport by motorway. It was recently refurbished and offer superb views over the river mouth. Galicia is just across the river and the town centre is at 10 minutes walking distance. The beach is at 1 km from the hotel. The hotel has 92 double rooms, 3 family suites, a junior suite with a large balcony and four master suites with Jacuzzi. All rooms have a balcony and are equipped with wireless Internet and 32-inch LCD’s. It includes a restaurant with panoramic views over the river, a bar, a living room and a large outdoor swimming pool, another for children, a Jacuzzi, a tennis court, a garden area and a spacious sun deck. The spa area is approx. 1500 sq meters, including a water circuit, sauna, Turkish bath, Scottish shower and treatment rooms. ­ Casa Melo Alvim Hotel * * * *, Viana do Castelo (Manueline-style manor house in the centre of Viana do Castelo) It is the oldest urban manor house in the city, having been built in the Manueline style in 1509. Faithfully restored, this manor house has been transformed into a comfortable and cosy hotel. The restoration of the house has not prevented solutions aimed at providing a service that respects the house and the past. Guests are welcomed in the "Francisco Melo Alvim Atrium", where they can begin their stay in a cosy atmosphere, with access to the floors via a baroque, balustraded staircase that also leads to the Library. Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels provides 20 air-conditioned rooms decorated in different styles. Ranging from neoclassical to baroque and rustic, each room is appointed with rich fabrics and original furniture. Hotel Brazão * * *, Vila do Conde (Historic building, centrally located in the town’s old quarter) The charming Brazao Hotel is located in a historic building of this fisherman’s town. The interior with its decoration and architectural details illustrates the town history. The hotel has 30 rooms, all with private bath, TV, air conditioning, mini bar and hair dryer. Relaxing at the hotel bar is an option or exploring the city, the beach and local restaurants specialized in fresh fish dishes. ­ NEYA Porto Hotel * * * *, Porto (Charm and both historical and modern environment, riverfront) Located in the privileged location of Porto’s ribeirinha area and 15 minutes away from the airport, NEYA Porto Hotel embraces the Douro River edge. Along with the stunning view, guests will find the perfect retreat to escape routine, enjoy family holidays, do business, or simply have a relaxed weekend. The hotel, which faces the Douro River, was a previously historical convent called the Madre Deus de Monchique convent. The building was refurbished while respecting the abbey’s original architecture and preserving historical artifacts. Among the 124 rooms, guests will find themed suites that reference icons of the Portuguese industry, such as the Bordallo Pinheiro Suite, the Delta Caffés suite, Amorim Cork suite, porcelain by Vista Alegre, along others aimed at surprising our guests. ­ Furadouro Boutique Hotel Beach & Spa * * * *, Ovar (Beach front hotel with a contemporary design) The Furadouro Boutique hotel is located front of the Beach of Furadouro, one of the most renowned in the centre region. The hotel has a contemporary design, with spacious areas and natural light. The hotel’s 27 rooms are elegantly decorated, and have air conditioning, TV, safe, wi-fi internet, mini bar, hair dryer, 15 of the rooms offer magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. For moments of relaxation and revigorating, guests may enjoy the Spa with heated indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, gym and treatment room. At the restaurant with an ocean view, the menu is o Mediterranean influence full of fresh local products. ­ Macarico Beach Hotel * * * *, Praia da Mira (Located in front of the Mira Beach with a contemporary design) The modern Macarico hotel is situated in one of the most popular beach destinations of the centre region of Portugal, the Mira Beach. The hotel has a contemporary design and the theme is allusive to the maritime traditions of Portugal. The hotel has 30 rooms, most with views of the beach and ocean and equipped with private bath, air conditioning, TV mini bar, wi-fi internet and hair dryer. For relaxing moments, enjoy the panoramic pool on the hotel roof top or a revigorating visit to the hotel Spa and health club. At the hotel restaurant, a varied choice of Portuguese gastronomy and international cuisine invite guests for a unique meal.

• Meals

  All hotels with breakfast included

• Optional

  Wine experiences featuring 2 visits and tastings: - Enhance your experience of the Atlantic Coast with a local wine tasting and an exclusive visit and tasting at a historic port wine cellar. Special Wine & Dine package with 2 dinners. Featuring: - We are delighted to offer you a truly special dining experience! You will have the opportunity to taste the authentic flavours of the region with a 2 course meal accompanied by carefully selected wines. You will also enjoy a delicious dessert and a glass of port wine. Picnic package. Featuring: - 6 light lunch meals to carry on bike in riding days E-Bike for 6 stages (subject to availability due to the limited number of E-Bikes) Note: All additional activities, including wine tastings, shall be scheduled to take place at the end of the day, after cyclists arrive at their destination.

• Transport

  From: Porto airport - according to the departing flight To: Baiona - starting point Hour: 09h30 or according to the earliest departing flight From: accommodation in Mira To: Porto airport or Porto city center

• Bike

  Standard Bike

• Fully Guided

  Guide price on request

What's Not Included

• Additional Services

  Not Included

• Insurance

  Not included

• Fully Guided

  On request

Optional Extras

• E-Bike supplement

  (subject to availability)

• Wine tasting

  2 visits and tastings

• Picnic

  6 light meals to carry on bike in riding days

Mode of Transport

- Standard Bike or Electric Bike
- Transfer to Baiona according to flight details
- Transfer from Mira hotel to Porto Airport according to flight details
- Luggage transfer included, 1 per person

Accommodation

Hotel Bahía Bayona * * *, Baiona (Spain)
(Beach-front hotel, with stunning views of the surrounding nature)
The Bahía Bayona hotel has a privileged location right in front of the beach and with great views of the ocean and natural landscape. The hotel has 89 rooms with a simple and modern decoration, all with private bath, Tv, heating and work table. At the hotel restaurant guests may taste the local Galician gastronomy, or relax at the terrace and garden.
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Hotel Porta do Sol * * * *, Caminha
(Great riverfront location, complete and comfortable hotel, spa)
The Porta do Sol Hotel & Spa is located in Caminha, a small, charming town facing the estuary of the River Minho, at 90 km from Porto airport by motorway. It was recently refurbished and offer superb views over the river mouth. Galicia is just across the river and the town centre is at 10 minutes walking distance. The beach is at 1 km from the hotel. The hotel has 92 double rooms, 3 family suites, a junior suite with a large balcony and four master suites with Jacuzzi. All rooms have a balcony and are equipped with wireless Internet and 32-inch LCD’s. It includes a restaurant with panoramic views over the river, a bar, a living room and a large outdoor swimming pool, another for children, a Jacuzzi, a tennis court, a garden area and a spacious sun deck. The spa area is approx. 1500 sq meters, including a water circuit, sauna, Turkish bath, Scottish shower and treatment rooms.
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Casa Melo Alvim Hotel * * * *, Viana do Castelo
(Manueline-style manor house in the centre of Viana do Castelo)
It is the oldest urban manor house in the city, having been built in the Manueline style in 1509. Faithfully restored, this manor house has been transformed into a comfortable and cosy hotel.
The restoration of the house has not prevented solutions aimed at providing a service that respects the house and the past. Guests are welcomed in the "Francisco Melo Alvim Atrium", where they can begin their stay in a cosy atmosphere, with access to the floors via a baroque, balustraded staircase that also leads to the Library.
Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels provides 20 air-conditioned rooms decorated in different styles. Ranging from neoclassical to baroque and rustic, each room is appointed with rich fabrics and original furniture.
Hotel Brazão * * *, Vila do Conde
(Historic building, centrally located in the town’s old quarter)
The charming Brazao Hotel is located in a historic building of this fisherman’s town. The interior with its decoration and architectural details illustrates the town history.
The hotel has 30 rooms, all with private bath, TV, air conditioning, mini bar and hair dryer. Relaxing at the hotel bar is an option or exploring the city, the beach and local restaurants specialized in fresh fish dishes.
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NEYA Porto Hotel * * * *, Porto
(Charm and both historical and modern environment, riverfront)
Located in the privileged location of Porto’s ribeirinha area and 15 minutes away from the airport, NEYA Porto Hotel embraces the Douro River edge. Along with the stunning view, guests will find the perfect retreat to escape routine, enjoy family holidays, do business, or simply have a relaxed weekend.
The hotel, which faces the Douro River, was a previously historical convent called the Madre Deus de Monchique convent. The building was refurbished while respecting the abbey’s original architecture and preserving historical artifacts.
Among the 124 rooms, guests will find themed suites that reference icons of the Portuguese industry, such as the Bordallo Pinheiro Suite, the Delta Caffés suite, Amorim Cork suite, porcelain by Vista Alegre, along others aimed at surprising our guests.
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Furadouro Boutique Hotel Beach & Spa * * * *, Ovar
(Beach front hotel with a contemporary design)
The Furadouro Boutique hotel is located front of the Beach of Furadouro, one of the most renowned in the centre region. The hotel has a contemporary design, with spacious areas and natural light. The hotel’s 27 rooms are elegantly decorated, and have air conditioning, TV, safe, wi-fi internet, mini bar, hair dryer, 15 of the rooms offer magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. For moments of relaxation and revigorating, guests may enjoy the Spa with heated indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, gym and treatment room.
At the restaurant with an ocean view, the menu is o Mediterranean influence full of fresh local products.
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Macarico Beach Hotel * * * *, Praia da Mira
(Located in front of the Mira Beach with a contemporary design)
The modern Macarico hotel is situated in one of the most popular beach destinations of the centre region of Portugal, the Mira Beach. The hotel has a contemporary design and the theme is allusive to the maritime traditions of Portugal. The hotel has 30 rooms, most with views of the beach and ocean and equipped with private bath, air conditioning, TV mini bar, wi-fi internet and hair dryer. For relaxing moments, enjoy the panoramic pool on the hotel roof top or a revigorating visit to the hotel Spa and health club. At the hotel restaurant, a varied choice of Portuguese gastronomy and international cuisine invite guests for a unique meal.

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  Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

  At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.