One of the best trips I’ve done…
This trip offered a mix of everything- beautiful scenery, lovely undulating walks through and around glorious countryside, vineyards, llevadas and small villages, wine tastings at some excellent local vineyards, excellent accommodation and good food.
Lina, our guide for the trip, was one of the very best. Thoroughly knowledgable and prepared for each day ( and ensuring we were too!) and always thinking about what little things or adjustments might make our days better, as well as being an absolutely lovely person. A guide can really make or break a trip - and Lina is definitely is the first category!
This trip was so good that despite the unusual June weather (so much rain for late June was not typical!) our group still had a really fantastic time.
Scenic and peaceful with wonderful food Great ride. Most is on mostly flat, well maintained, paved bike paths, with little riding on roads. Going in late October meant that when we were on roads they were almost traffic-free and the lovely coastal villages and beaches en route were tourist-free. This summer Portugal experienced many forest fires and a day of cycling through charred forests was unavoidable. It was interesting to see, first-hand, the unfortunate devastation that we had all read about in the news. Regeneration will begin quickly, I'm sure. Marco was an excellent guide and we were fortunate to learn a lot as a result of his excellent knowledge of the history of Portugal. The picnic lunches were a highlight, the group was great and I had a wonderful holiday.
300km in 12 days from Porto to Santiago de Compostela where a Cathedral looms as the most beautiful ‘Welcome’ imaginable. The accomodation arranged by UTracks was consistently excellent & the ease of only having to worry about carrying your backpack and what you’ll pack for lunch is perfect. Yes, most days at breakfast you can make up your own bread roll and filling. Notes and directions were included but once you arrive in Spain you just need to look for the ‘shell’ and ‘yellow arrow’ to find your direction. I consciously chose to walk alone however I met some fabulous people along the way and finally had hours on end with ‘no headchatter’. There’s healing which catches you unaware & makes every step very worthwhile.
Renato SantosTravel Expert in Portugal
Sandro PinheiroTravel Expert in Portugal and Spain
Mariana AfonsoTravel Expert in Portugal
