Cycling holidays 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 holiday, you’ll find it in the Azores.
Our Portugal cycling Holidays
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided
Flat terrain tour along the coast
Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided
A leisurely cycling holiday in the Algarve
Portugal cycling holidays, self guided
Tranquility cycling holidays
Algarve self guided cycling tour
Dramatic coastline to picturesque countryside in the Algarve
Atlantic Coast cycling holiday in Portugal
Discover magical cities and the Atlantic coast of Portugal
Short cycling break in the Algarve
Self guided mini cycling break in Eastern Algarve
Alentejo cycling holiday, wine country
Rolling hills, car-free roads and beautiful wine country
Alto Alentejo cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided
Cycle on the Alentejo backroads of Portugal countryside
Portugal mountain bike tour
Self guided biking tour in Portuguese Historical Villages
Algarve cycling holiday in Portugal
Western Algarve self guided cycling holiday
Terceira cycling holiday in the Azores
Self guided cycling holiday on the island of Terceira
Alentejo & Algarve self guided cycling holiday, Portugal
touring bicycle holidays sw portugal - alentejo and algarve.
Lisbon to the Algarve cycling tour
A cycling tour of fabulous contrasts and spectacular scenery
Lisbon to Algarve cycling holiday in Portugal
Cycle wild coastal landscapes, pristine coves and beaches
The Portuguese Way cycling holiday in Portugal
Bike Tour from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, by the Coast
Douro Valley self guided cycling holiday, Portugal
Bike touring through the Douro river's wine region
Portugal cycling holiday in Alentejo, wine region
Cycle the rolling hills of Alentejo wine country
Portugal Silver Coast cycling holiday
Ride through Portugal's Alcobaça, Óbidos and Sintra!
Douro River cycling holiday in Portugal
Beautiful landscapes, wine region & road cycling at its best
Algarve road bike tour
Experience the best road biking the Algarve has to offer!
Algarve walking holiday, west to east
Twin-centre walking trip through Portugal's Algarve
Guadiana River cycling holiday, Portugal
Cycle the majestic Guadiana River for a relaxing escape
Portugal mountain biking holiday, Alentejo to Algarve
A true journey through time, local culture and nature.
Algarve cycling holidays, coast and countryside
Golden beaches, rugged cliff tops and pretty villages
Algarve short break cycling holiday in Portugal
Quiet Portuguese roads and sun-kissed cycle tracks
Minho cycling holiday in Northern Portugal
Easy cycling for all, riding on peaceful trails
Portugal cycling holiday, Obidos to Cascais
Cycle beautiful coastal scenery around Lisbon
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday in Portugal
Explore the Douro Valley to Lisbon on bike
Silver Coast cycling holiday in Portugal
Self guided cycling from Porto to Coimbra
Douro Valley cycling and gastronomy holiday, Portugal
Experience the magic of the Douro Valley on this tour
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 Holiday
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided
Flat terrain tour along the coast
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements