I spent one autumn cycle touring in Portugal. Here are some things I learned, including places to see, potential routes, and sleeping options.
Info about the N2: http://www.acyclingexperience.com/portugal-n2-end-an-epic-journey-the-length-of-portugal/
Info about the Porto Camino: https://www.portugalgreenwalks.com/activities/cycling-the-portuguese-camino-de-santiago/
Info about the Lisbon Camino: https://www.utracks.com/Portugal/Self-Guided-Cycling/The-Full-Portuguese-Way-Cycle
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0:00 Introduction
0:19 CYCLE TOURING PORTUGAL 5 THINGS I LEARNED
0:44 There’s a road to the top of the country
2:01 Municipal campsites are very cheap
3:25 There are lots of fountains
4:04 There’s a 740-km road
5:08 There’s a Portuguese Camino
12 Comments
As a Portuguese citizen, I have to say: CONGRATULATIONS! I will ride all the N 2 one day 🙂 Can I ask what bike you rode?
Thanks for the usefull info. I'm planning to cycle from the Netherlands to Faro where my brother lives.
Great video! Just wondered what the dog situation is like? Did you have any bad experiences? Thanks
I'd heard that Portugal has a lot of crazy drivers especially near the coastal areas I've never been but I've always fancied going for a ride. I've been planning a trip next year from N of Scotland to Cairnryan then down to Rosslare across to Bilbao then along the Asturias coast and the Picos to Santiago via Oviedo. The Camino route to Santiago De Compostela looks pretty bleak and flat from Burgos with no wild camping areas. I like the look of the N2. I'll maybe plan that one for another trip. Nice video thx.
Thanks for the useful info. I've been trying to get there recently and hope it will be the next I cycle in.
Portugal; part of my heritage from my Mother as her Father lived in LISBON. Maybe if I come into a lot of money I'll consider taking a trip to Portugal to experience more of their culture there. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank You I learned about the N2 from you. I live in the USA. I’ve been an ultra-cyclist for nearly 20 years and never heard of the N2 end to end. At about 460 miles and 30,000 feet of climbing I’d love to do the route in one go. It’s in the ballpark of the 500 milers I do with 35,000 feet (about 32-36 hours non-stop) Are there enough stores and fountains along the way to self-support in a race setup road bike? I’m not a cycle tourist. I’m considering moving to Portugal in the next 5 years. Thank You for the video!
Nice video 🙂 well done
Parabéns! 🙂 You are always welcome here. in Portugal. If you need help next time, please send a message. Good content e really motivating video.
thank you, very useful information – enjoy 😀
Thanks for the video What kind of tent is that you have? I used to have one similar many years ago, I like all the screen.
Thank you for the video, i live in Portugal and learned a few things.
As a light alternative to the "caminho de santiago", you have the "caminho de fátima" its only around 100 km from lisbon to Fátima and is shared with the caminho de Santiago.
Ps. Part of the Caminho trails are gravel.