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Bikepacking Portugal & Spain: The Coastal Route from Lisbon to A Coruña

from Lisbon

to A Coruna

E-Bike: 4h 04 / day

Bike: 5h 24 / day

749 kmDistance
6,061 mElevation
10 DaysDuration
Difficulty
10Stages
A Coruna
Climbs
Coastlines
Cross-border
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Description

From the sun-drenched squares of Lisbon to the dramatic cliffs of northern Spain: this coastal bikepacking route delivers the ultimate Atlantic cycling experience through Portugal and Spain. Over 600 kilometres of diverse terrain offer a brilliant mix of flat seaside tracks, historic cities, and rewarding climbs. Iconic landmarks define the journey: the charm of Cascais, the giant surf of Nazaré, the historic wine cellars of Porto, and the towering cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, before finishing at the ancient Tower of Hercules in A Coruña.Planning a cross-border cycling trip no longer requires 20 open browser tabs. Rogonneur radically reduces logistical complexity by bringing everything together in one spot. From perfectly curated route segments and bike-friendly hotels to local dining recommendations and smooth train connections, every detail is covered. Less friction, more focus on the landscape flying by.Ready for the ocean breeze? Create a free account now to unlock the co

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Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

The technical character of this route thrives on constant variety across changing surfaces. The southern and central sections feature extensive cycling on the dedicated red tarmac of the Estrada Atlântica, keeping riders safe and entirely isolated from motor traffic. Coastal sectors utilize long wooden boardwalks tracking directly over the dunes, while the northern interior introduces punchy granite ramps, dense eucalyptus forests, and rewarding elevation changes. Beyond the primary urban ...
Start Point
Lisbon
End Point
A Coruna
Country
Portugal, Spain
Regions
Alto Minho, Baixo Mondego, Baixo Vouga, Centro, Galicia, Grande Lisboa, North, Pinhal Litoral, West, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Área Metropolitana do Porto

At a glance

Distance

749 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

—

Duration

10 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Lisbon - Cascais

    33 km168 m

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  • Day 2
    Cascais - Torres Vedras

    64 km738 m

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  • Day 3
    Torres Vedras - Nazaré

    78 km812 m

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  • Day 4
    Nazaré - Figueira da Foz

    82 km456 m

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  • Day 5
    Figueira da Foz - Gafanha da Nazaré

    69 km225 m

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  • Day 6
    Gafanha da Nazaré - Porto

    71 km221 m

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  • Day 7
    Porto - Caminha

    98 km625 m

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  • Day 8
    Caminha - Pontevedra

    89 km735 m

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  • Day 9
    Pontevedra - Santiago de Compostela

    62 km826 m

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  • Day 10
    Santiago de Compostela - A Coruna

    105 km1,255 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: Praça Luís de Camões (Bairro Alto) by train or Lisbon Airport by flight or Pç. Luis Camões (B. Alto) by coach or Cais do Sodré by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

Praça Luís de Camões (Bairro Alto), 0 km

Airport

Lisbon Airport, 8 km

Coach / bus hub

Pç. Luis Camões (B. Alto), 0 km

Ferry terminal

Cais do Sodré, 1 km

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: A Coruña-Turístico by train or A Coruña Airport by flight or A Coruña (Juan Flórez) frente Labaca by coach or Cruise ship terminal by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

A Coruña-Turístico, 1 km

Airport

A Coruña Airport, 7 km

Coach / bus hub

A Coruña (Juan Flórez) frente Labaca, 0 km

Ferry terminal

Cruise ship terminal, 1 km

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