Cycling vacations in the Azores
It’s not revealing any secrets to say that the Azores, a nine-island Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic, is one of the best spots in the world for whale-watching. But despite the fact that nearly two million people visited in 2019, come outside of the main season in July and August and you can still feel like an intrepid early explorer blazing a trail in a new destination.
“If I had to sum up cycling in the Azores using only three things,” says Carlos Santos of our specialist Portugal cycling operator Portugal A2Z. “I think I would say: ocean views, beautiful natural landscapes, and just plain idyllic.” He might just as easily have added: solitude. Visit in spring or autumn, as Carlos recommends, and you can quite easily ride for hours without encountering anyone else. If a genuine ‘escape’ is as important to you as a bit of challenge on a cycling vacation, you’ll find it in the Azores.
Our Portugal cycling Vacations
Porto to Lisbon cycling vacation, self guided
Family Cycling Vacations in Portugal | Self-Guided
Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided
A leisurely cycling vacation in the Algarve
Portugal cycling vacations, self guided
Tranquility cycling vacations
Atlantic Coast biking vacation in Portugal
Snowshoe in the heart of Italy
Algarve self guided cycling tour
Dramatic coastline to picturesque countryside in the Algarve
Short cycling break in the Algarve
Self guided mini cycling break in Eastern Algarve
Alto Alentejo cycling tour in Portugal, self guided
Cycle on the Alentejo backroads of Portugal countryside
Portugal mountain bike tour
Self guided biking tour in Portuguese Historical Villages
Terceira cycling vacation in the Azores
Self guided cycling vacation on the island of Terceira
Alentejo & Algarve self guided biking vacation, Portugal
touring bicycle vacations sw portugal - alentejo and algarve.
Lisbon to the Algarve cycling tour
A cycling tour of fabulous contrasts and spectacular scenery
Algarve cycling vacation in Portugal
Western Algarve self guided biking vacation
Alentejo cycling vacation, wine country
Rolling hills, car-free roads and beautiful wine country
Minho cycling vacation in Northern Portugal
Easy cycling for all, riding on peaceful trails
Douro Valley self guided cycling vacation, Portugal
Bike touring through the Douro river's wine region
Portugal Silver Coast cycling vacation
Ride through Portugal's Alcobaça, Óbidos and Sintra!
Douro River cycling vacation in Portugal
Beautiful landscapes, wine region & road cycling at its best
Algarve walking vacation, west to east
Twin-center walking trip through Portugal's Algarve
Algarve short break cycling vacation in Portugal
Quiet Portuguese roads and sun-kissed cycle tracks
Lisbon to Algarve cycling vacation in Portugal
Cycle wild coastal landscapes, pristine coves and beaches
The Portuguese Way cycling vacation in Portugal
Bike Tour from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, by the Coast
Portugal cycling vacation, Obidos to Cascais
Cycle beautiful coastal scenery around Lisbon
Silver Coast cycling vacation in Portugal
Self guided cycling from Porto to Coimbra
Alentejo self guided cycling vacation, Portugal
center-based vacation sw portugal with great hotels
Costa Vincentina cycling vacation in Portugal
Cycle the rolling hills of Southwest Portugal
Algarve road bike tour
Experience the best road biking the Algarve has to offer!
Douro Valley cycling and gastronomy vacation, Portugal
Experience the magic of the Douro Valley on this tour
Portugal mountain biking vacation, Alentejo to Algarve
A true journey through time, local culture and nature.
Guadiana River cycling vacation, Portugal
Cycle the majestic Guadiana River for a relaxing escape
Algarve cycling vacations, coast and countryside
Golden beaches, rugged cliff tops and pretty villages
Highlights of cycling in the Azores
How fit do I need to be?
Although there is some flexibility in routes, given these are mostly tailor made trips, you will probably be covering around 20-45km each day. The terrain is not especially challenging, but it is hilly in places and exposed, so a degree of physical fitness is required. If you’re a regular cyclist you should have little difficulty. And of course, what goes up must come down. Katy Lee cycled around the island in 2018: “Terceira is a lovely, varied island. The cycle routes combined lots of different terrains. It’s quite hilly but there are some amazing downhill slopes to enjoy and some excellent places to swim too. Our representative Tiago was very informative of the island, places to eat, swim, visit and he really knew the routes too… Lovely rural scenery and quiet lanes for cycling.”Our top Portugal cycling Vacation
Porto to Lisbon cycling vacation, self guided
Family Cycling Vacations in Portugal | Self-Guided
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements