It was our first organized cycle trip and we discovered that everyone else in the group had already been on multiple Exodus holidays. We just had the best time and definitely want to do another one next year.

Audrey Marshall Cycling in Sicily

This was our 3rd trip along the Portuguese Atlantic coast, having done the other two coastal rides in previous years. It made sense to complete the northern end of the coastal route. It didn’t disappoint. It was a treat.
Cycling from Porto northwards towards the Spanish border ( a short boat trip across the river in very small boat complete with bikes), cycling had been fairly easy on a flattish but at times, windy terrain.
Portuguese cobbles in some villages were a regular conversation piece. The scenery was wonderful.
In Spain it became hotter and more hilly, but only one day of note with 3 increasingly sweat inducing climbs. Throughout we had lovely views, and changing terrain, welcome shade with off road trails were a regular part of this enjoyable ride.
As we were following the Portuguese Coastal Camino route, we shared it with friendly hikers, and chatted or shared the ‘Buen Camino’ greetings, as we gave each other space to pass. It made for a lovely relaxed cycling week.
Hotels were all pretty reasonable with the highlight being outside of Padron on day 5, in a lovely county retreat.
Regular coffee and lunch breaks meant weight loss was unlikely, and the route was such that we had time for an afternoon cold drink before reaching the next hotel at a reasonable time. It was probably helped by being a small group of that cycled at a similar pace, lead by an excellent guide, Alfonso.

Gail Hopper Cycle the Coastal Portuguese Camino

Each of the three islands has it own personality. What they have in common is a view of Mount Pico which alone is worth the trip. You find yourself constantly searching out the mountain to see what view the weather has in store for you. The landscape with the rock walls, cows and corn fields everywhere is in itself something one may never see on any other set of islands.

Larry Meyers Walking in the Azores