Porto to Santiago

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Curious Georgette

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Porto to Santiago march 2018

• Feb 5, 2018

• #1

Hi
Planning my first camino. I would like to know info on biking this part...interior, on my own. Where to rent a bike? Any other info you feel is helpful would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Tami

 

natefaith

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2009, 2014, 2017

• Feb 5, 2018

• #2

Hi Tami and welcome to the Forum!

As you wait for others to respond, you may find some help from these threads as well: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/porto-route-via-bike.51811/

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...o-interior-2015-from-vila-real-by-bike.36370/
(In this second thread the original poster started a bit north of Porto, but you can still see his stunning photos of the scenery.)

Happy planning and Buen Camino,
Faith

 

alexwalker

Forever Pilgrim

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2009-2022: CFx6, CP, VdlPx2, Mozarabe, more later.

• Feb 5, 2018

• #3

Lots of cobblestone on the Portoguese...

 

naplesdon

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Multiple Caminos 2010 to 2019

• Feb 5, 2018

• #4

There is a similar thread started by Cycle Gal. I recommended Cycling Through the Centuries. I think doing the coastal route would be difficult on bike due to narrow boardwalks. Cobblestones on a bike would be a real test of your riding skills and as Alex says, there are lots of cobblestone paths in Portugal.

 

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Cycle gal

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Portugese Route from Lisbon

• Feb 6, 2018

• #5

Hi all. I contacted cycling through the centuries and they referred me back to their sister company cycle rentals.

 

Martin.P

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Via Algarvinia (Sept 12)
Camino Frances (June 16)
Via de la Plata (May 19)
Finisterre (July 16)

• Feb 6, 2018

• #6

Hi,
I used bicigrino.com on the Frances in 2016 & found the bikes (mtb specialized rockhoppers) panniers & service excellent. They are also affiliated to many bike shops on route. They deliver to your startpoint & you drop off in Santiago. MTB will have no problem on the cobblestone if you don't - I wouldn't fancy narrow boardwalks with walking pilgrims, I'd be inclined to shy away from them as it wouldn't be right to expect them to step off to allow a pass.