The Nature Park of Arrabida Electric Bike Tour

The Nature Park of Arrabida Electric Bike Tour

Tour the Arrábida National Nature Park by state-of-the-art electric bikes, enjoying its exceptional sceneries and magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean. It is also possible to swim in its crystal clear water. After riding along the ridge of the mountain, you will taste some fresh fish along the coast.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal

The meeting point is in downtown Lisbon in front of the statue in Commerce Square (Praça do Comercio), which is connected to the metro blue line (Terreiro do Paço).

Our guide will briefly introduce the itinerary and the group. Electric bikes will be explained and tested too.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisboa, Portugal

Then,  from the naval station close to the Commerce Square, we will board one of the traditional ferries from Lisbon to Cacilheiro and cross the Tagus River to Barreiro.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Barreiro, Barreiro, Setubal District, Alentejo

In Barreiro, a train will take us and our bicycles comfortably to Palmela in approximately 40 minutes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Castelo de Palmela, Palmela 2950-997 Portugal

In Palmela, we will cycle to the Castle.

The Castle of Palmela is rich in history. In this zone, archaeological findings confirm human occupation from the neolithic period (310 AC). The earliest fortifications were built by the Muslims around the 9th century. Dom Afonso Henriques, the first Portuguese King, saw the Muslims abandon Palmela after the conquest of Lisbon in 1147.  The second Portuguese King Don Sancho 1st had the fortress repaired and bestowed it to the Order of Santiago. From the hill, we can see the Rivers Sado and Tagus. If the day is clear, Lisbon and the Mountain range of Sintra are visible as well. In Palmela,  we will visit some archeological sites and have a coffee break.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Estrada do Vale dos Barris, 2950 Palmela, Portugal

When leaving the Castle of Palmela, we will have the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful Valley of the Barris, flanked by the mountainous forests of São Luís, Laurel and Arrábida. It seems like a dream, but the road literally 'snakes' through this Valley.

We will carry on along the less-frequented road of the Barris Valley, first on asphalt, then off beaten path between vineyards and sheep pasture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vila Nogueira de Azeitao, Vila Nogueira de Azeitao, Setubal District, Alentejo

Arriving in the town of Nogueira de Azeitão, according to the group's wishes, we can rest and taste the region's famous Muscatel wine, tarts, and buttery cheese. We can also drink the water that flows from the Fountain of the Astonished (18th century). According to the legend: "whoever drinks this water will remain bound forever to Azeitão".

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal 2900-324 Portugal

Now comes the time to burn some calories by cycling up the Arrábida Nature Park. As we go up, sights over the blue sea are of indescribable beauty. Well above, we will see the Troia peninsula nestled between the Sado estuary and the unspoiled beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. We will also have a glimpse of the Arrábida Convent built in the 16th century.

Stop At: Setubal, Setubal, Setubal District, Alentejo

Finally, in the town of Setubal, we will recover our strength and share our impressions around a table savoring some fresh fish.

We will return to Lisbon by train from Setubal

Duration: 40 minutes