Portuguese Lifestyle Resources – Cycling

Out of all the reasons to visit Portugal, cycling is one of the highest ones on the list.

The Republic of Portugal is a Southern European country, comfortably situated on the Iberian peninsula. As a former part of the Roman Empire, Portugal has a long, rich, and lively history. It remained a part of this great empire until it fell, and that is when Germanic tribes began inhabiting the territory that is today known as Portugal.

Cycling in Portugal

Portugal and the land it sits on has undergone numerous changes throughout history, and today it has become one of the greatest, and most popular vacation destination. Out of all the reasons to visit Portugal, cycling is one of the highest ones on the list.

Portugal is home to many beautiful countryside landscapes and there are no better ways to experience it than biking across the country. While you can choose to plan and realise a biking trip on your own, cycling alone through a foreign country is not, by any stretch of imagination, the best idea. Having that in mind, we recommend you instead seek out a touring agency that will provide you with a guide who will accompany you on your cycling trip across the country, and ensure your relative safety.

To find one of these agencies or guides, we highly recommend you use the internet in your search. Considering cycling in Portugal is a rather popular tourist activity, there will be many different tourist agencies and guides trying to get your attention, and you will have many different options to choose from.
Do not take up on the offer the first or the cheapest agency or guide that comes to you. Take your time to search for the right one. Finding an agency or a guide that offer the most affordable prices is one thing, but it is highly important to also find an agency or a guide that can offer the greatest possible experience.
It is worth noting that the idea of a great experience varies from person to person  and that it may be difficult to predict what the best possible experience for you is, especially if you have never done anything similar before. However, if you have a basic idea about what you want from the experience, an experienced tourist company or guide will be able to compile an ideal package that would include all the key points of your wishes and requirements.