Gay Portugal Biking

Bike Portugal's coastal beauty with Alyson Adventures

It's easy to get to know the other travelers in our small, friendly, gay and lesbian groups.

An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

Beaches, seaside villages, and an exhilarating ride to the Algarve.

Biking the Blue Coast: Bike Portugal's coastal beauty

Ride along Portugal's rugged Atlantic Coast

The Costa Azul, also known as the Blue Coast, is a long and beautiful stretch in southwest Portugal. The pristine countryside follows the Atlantic coast where caravels sailed off to make the greatest of the 15th and 16th century New World discoveries. The remarkable history of the area is just one of the charms of this stunning corner of the world. There is the quiet beauty of the uninterrupted beaches, lagoons and fishing villages. For a week we will ride through the virgin landscape across vast valleys and along the Atlantic shore, staying at remarkable inns, manors and a castle. Along with the sumptuous accommodations will be culinary feasts and a chance to sample the best port wines in the world. Portugal, often overlooked by travelers, is being discovered and celebrated by visitors, but it still retains its off-the-beaten-track charm. A fun and moderately challenging bike trip, fine food, and comfortable, unique accommodations make this a trip of a lifetime.

Highlights:

Enjoy a night in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and live Fado music.
Cycle the headlands of Portugal's rugged Atlantic shores.
Explore the footsteps of the world's most famous explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator.
Travel through the charming, sleepy villages of the Alentejo coast.
Feast on the freshest catch of the day at quaint seaside fishing villages.
Spend two nights in a lovely castle set on an Atlantic headland, complete with a moat.
Enjoy a boat ride featuring panoramic views of the rugged Algarve coast.

Is it the right vacation for you? This trip is for cyclists who can comfortably bike 30 to 50 miles a day over moderate terrain, with some steeper hills. Much of our cycling will be on lightly traveled roads across rolling terrain along the Atlantic coast. There are some hills on this route along with some days of mostly flat riding.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
May 22 to 29, 2010: $3,495: A trip for gay men & lesbians.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.

Location: Starts in Lisbon and ends in Lagos, Portugal

Price includes: Comfortable and interesting hotels each night, including a posada and a castle; All breakfasts, and 5 dinners, including wine or soft drinks; Services of two tour guides; Van support to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination; Use of bike; Map and detailed route instructions; Guided tours of historic sites; Transfer from Lagos, Portugal to Faro Airport on last morning of tour to meet mid-morning flights (guides can assist in reserving earlier transfers if need be).

Not included: Transportation to Lisbon and from Lagos or Faro; Transfer from Lisbon Airport or train station to hotel at start of tour; Transportation from Lagos if not traveling with group on last morning of tour; 2 Dinners and 6 lunches; Personal items such as souvenirs, snacks, faxes, telephone calls and alcohol other than at the Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Admissions not described as included in the itinerary; Gratuities for guides.

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