From rugged mountaintop to unblemished beaches and bustling cities to tranquil valleys cloaked in vineyards, Europe’s most westerly country is a treasure trove of gorgeous landscapes, culture and cuisine. Come discover it with the people who know it best.
INTRODUCTION
A HIDDEN GEM OF NATURAL BEAUTY
Portugal’s geographic diversity has given rise to a variety of distinct regions each with their own character and identity. This is a country full of wonders — charming castles, pristine beaches, and a metropolitan capital spattered in remnants of the past. Its buildings are covered in thousands of intricately decorated tiles in countless colors and patterns.
STATS & TRIVIA
FAST FACTS ABOUT PORTUGAL
Discover cycling’s best kept secret with a professional support team that calls Portugal home.
TRIVIA
- Founded in approx. 1128
- The world’s tallest wave (30m) was surfed near the town of Nazaré in 2011
- Portugal’s first cycling world champion was Rui Costa in 2013
- The Douro Valley is one of the oldest and most important wine producing regions in the world
KNOWN FOR
- The Volta a Portugal, the nation’s historic and famously difficult stage race
- Fado, the heart-breakingly beautiful folk music of Lisbon, the country’s capital city
- Port, the fortified wine made in the Douro Valley that is created by adding grape spirit, or brandy, to the wine during production
CLIMATE
- 23-16c average temperature
- Regular ocean breezes
- 25 days of sun a month
TERRAIN
- Southern Portugal; Flat and rolling farmlands and fields
- Northern Portugal; Rolling and longer climbs
KNOWN FOR
- The Volta a Portugal, the nation’s historic and famously difficult stage race
- Fado, the heart-breakingly beautiful folk music of Lisbon, the country’s capital city
- Port, the fortified wine made in the Douro Valley that is created by adding grape spirit, or brandy, to the wine during production
TRIVIA
- Founded in approx. 1128
- The world’s tallest wave (30m) was surfed near the town of Nazaré in 2011
- Portugal’s first cycling world champion was Rui Costa in 2013
- The Douro Valley is one of the oldest and most important wine producing regions in the world
CLIMATE
- 23-16c average temperature
- Regular ocean breezes
- 25 days of sun a month
TERRAIN
- Southern Portugal; Flat and rolling farmlands and fields
- Northern Portugal; Rolling and longer climbs
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UPCOMING PORTUGAL TRIPS
Portugal
Alentejo and its wines
$8,950
31 Mar 2024
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6 Apr 2024
Manuel Cardoso
Portugal
The N2 Donkey Week
$8,950
7 Apr 2024
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13 Apr 2024
Manuel Cardoso
Portugal
The N2 with Laurens ten Dam and Ted King
$4,850
22 Apr 2024
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26 Apr 2024
Sergio Paulinho
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