BMW Motorbike Tour Portugal

Sea, sun, open plains, space, seafood, and plenty of cows are how Portugal Motorcycle Tours would best describe the South tour. This is a trip through the wild Atlantic Coast of south western Portugal where the Portuguese fish is at its finest quality and through the open plains of Alentejo where cattle and black pork make up a delicious food landscape. Also, included in the trip is a journey through the private Algarve where deserted beaches, barbecues in the middle of orange groves, and boat rides make up for an extraordinary journey.

Key information

Bike: rental bike
Mileage: 1580 kilometers / 982 miles
Daily rides: 237 - 363 kilometers / 147 - 226 miles
Riding gear: not included, but available upon request at an additional cost
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 1 dinner

Meet the guides

Miguel
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Highlights

Starts and ends in Lisbon
Ride via beautiful sea side roads
Cork trees and vineyards landscapes
Explore the lovely Moorish village of Crato
BMW GS 1200 motorcycle rental
6 nights accommodation
Legal insurance

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Styles

6 riding days

Program

Day 1: Lisbon arrival

It’s your arrival day with a welcome dinner and the first contact with the motorcycles which will lead you along the most beautiful landscapes!

Day 2: Lisbon to Coimbra (363 kilometers / 226 miles)

The adventure begins in Lisbon. You will ride from Belém to Cascais by the riverside on the way to Cabo da Roca, the western most extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe, and the romantic Sintra often referred to as the city of love.

North is your first direction, as you hit the back roads of the Center-West Atlantic coast, passing through fishermen and surfers villages (Peniche and Nazaré) and vast fruit orchards. Until Coimbra where you finish your first riding day, you’ll pass on one of the most beautiful sea side roads called the Atlantic road, where you have the ocean always with you!

Day 3: Coimbra to Crato (304 kilometers / 189 miles)

A very beautiful mountain view and roads are waiting for you! This is one of the best riding days along with the 26 schist villages that are spread across the central region between Coimbra and Serra da Estrela. They cling to mountainsides and rest on riverbanks. They ooze old world charm and personify the greatness of Portuguese culture.

After climbing to the highest continental spot, you’ll have a charming lunch at a very cozy restaurant on “the top of world”! The afternoon will be descending and start your way to the Alentejo plains. End the day on the glamorous and Moorish village of Crato.

Day 4: Crato to Tavira (350 kilometers / 217.5 miles)

Almost all the Alentejo’s roads are plains with the cork tree and vineyards making the best of the landscape. Going down to Algarve near by the Guadiana’s River, you will find small villages all with the influence of the Arabic architecture because of their strong domain in the Iberian Peninsula (711-1492). Reaching the Algarve, the odor of the beach and sea join you as the warm temperature.

Day 5: Tavira to Vila do Bispo (237 kilometers / 147 miles)

You will ride your motorcycles through Portugal’s playground, a mix between the mountains and the beach. The two mountains, Monchique and Caldeirão, lead you to their famous mountain roads and views. The journey ends when you reach the tip of Europe in Sagres and see the place where the ancients believed that the land ended and sea began.

Day 6: Free day

Today is your free day to enjoy the beach and sun of Algarve. If you are into it, you can try several sports and activities in the sand and sea!

Day 7: Vila do Bispo to Lisbon (326 kilometers / 203 miles)

From here, it's a drive up to Lisbon, wiggling your way through one of Europe’s widest coastlines and certainly one of the most exciting ones as well. A surfer’s and an adventure seeker’s paradise, this coast has razor sharp cliffs which serve as a wall to the relentless pounding of the Atlantic.

Now, imagine sitting comfortably in an empty cliff, eating some grilled fish, and chatting away with the locals as nature takes its course in front of you. This is what you call freedom!

Notes

You need to be minimum 26 years old and have an international driver license for joining the tour.

Skill levels

Beginner

Can ride for two to three hours
Minimal riding experience
Assistance required
Comfortable with curves and leans
Basic experience with unsurfaced roads
Short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate

Can ride for three to four hours
Average riding experience
Little assistance required
Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
Average experience with unsurfaced roads
Steep ascents and descents

Advanced

Can ride for five to six hours
Extensive riding experience
Assistance on demand (if required)
Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Guides

Miguel Oliveira

Miguel is the founder of Portugal Motorcycle Tours and he makes it his personal mission to be your Portugal inside and Motorcycle Tour Leader. During the day he’ll guide you through the most iconic roads and landscapes that Portugal has to offer, and in the evening share some candid moments and stories with you over a glass of wine. Takes care of every single detail ensuring that your riding experience is problem free. Not only you will get a perfect riding experience, but also one of the best memories in your entire life.

Food

Upon arrival, you will be provided with a welcome dinner. Also, you will be served breakfasts at the hotels and lunches throughout the tour.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

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