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EN222

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Motorbike tourism Portugal: National Road EN222

  • Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Almendra
  • 6 days / 5 nights (arrival on the 1st, departure on the 7th)
  • 7 days / 6 nights option (visit to bridge 516 in Paiva)

National Road 222 is part of the Portuguese National Road Network with an extension of 226.3 km. Starting in Mafamude, in the center of Vila Nova de Gaia and ending in Almendra which is part of the district of Vila Nova de Foz Coa (rock engravings). A unique route on a global level, bringing together 3 destinations qualified as World Heritage: the Ribeira portuense (port bank of Porto), the Alto Douro Vinhateiro (high vineyard of the Douro river) and Gravuras Rupestres de Foz Côa (rock engravings) .

Tour Amenities

Plan

Arrival in Porto – Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, transfer to hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, transportation and checking of motorbikes and equipment.

Black Tulip Hotel – Porto Gaia

9:00h Vila Nova de Gaia – Gondarém – Midões – Miradouro de Catapeixe – Ilha dos Amores – lunch break – Castelo de Paiva – Leisure Park of Ribeiro de Sampaio – Cinfães (90km)

To visit: Schist villages of Gondarém and Midões; Catapeixe Viewpoint; Ilha dos Amores, Castelo Paiva (Guardian Angel – Monument in honor of the victims of the tragedy – collapse of the Hintze Ribeiro Bridge)

Lunch: Restaurante Dona Amélia
Dona Amélia, Urbanização Quinta do Casal 064, Bairros Castelo de Paiva.

Dinner: Free choice

Night: Cerrado Dos Outeirinhos
(Rua Major Monteiro Leite 62, 4690-031 Cinfães)

(Opcional) (09H00): 516 Arouca e Passadiços do Rio Paiva (travessia de ponte pedestre) - 28 Km de Cinfães
A visitar: A maior ponte pedonal do mundo – 175 m de altura e 516 m de comprimento (emoção garantida).

▪ A entrada para atravessar a ponte 516 Arouca exige compra antecipada de bilhetes porque não são vendidos no local e o direito de viajar é limitado.
▪ O bilhete de entrada na ponte 516 Arouca inclui também a entrada no percurso suspenso de pedal do Paiva, caso seja feito no próprio dia.

(Optional) (09H00): 516 Arouca e Passadiços do Rio Paiva

The Paiva routes are located on the left bank of the Paiva river, in the department of Arouca, district of Aveiro. There are 8 km that provide an “untouchable” walk, surrounded by landscapes of unique beauty, in a natural sanctuary, full of waterfalls and wild watercourses, quartz crystals and species in danger of extinction in Europe. The route stretches between the river beaches of Areinho and Espiunca, and, between them, Vau beach.

(09H00): Cinfães – Miradouro de Teixeirô – Porto Antigo – Porto Manso – Samodães – almoço – Miradouro São Leonardo de Galafura – Peso da Régua (110km).
A visitar: Miradouro do Teixeirô, Porto Antigo, Porto Manso, Miradouro São Leonardo Da Galafura.

Lunch: Casa da Rua
(Rua Alamacave, 48, Lamego)

Lunch: Free choice
Night: Casa do Salgueiral.
(Rua Augusto Vieira 9, 5050-073 Peso da Régua)



(09H00): Peso da Régua – Peso da Régua Dam/Lock – Casal de Loivos Viewpoint – Pinhão – lunch – São João da Pesqueira – Sanctuary and Viewpoint of São Salvador do Mundo – Ruínas do Prazo – Vila Nova de Foz Côa (112km)

A visitar: Barragem Peso Régua, Miradouro Casal Loivos, Miradouro São Salvador do Mundo, Ruinas do Prazo (estação arqueológica) Da Galafura.

Almoço: Rufete Restaurante
(Rua António Manuel Saraiva nº 13, Pinhão)
Jantar: Escolha livre
Noite: Hotel Vale do Côa.
(Avenida Cidade Nova Nº 1 A, 5150-566 Vila Nova de Foz Côa)



(09H00): Vila Nova de Foz Côa – Barragem do Peneireiro –– Vila Real – Lunch – Aboadela – Penafiel – Ermesinde - Vila Nova de Gaia. (224 km) crossed back in two stages.

Lunch: Forneria
(Rua António Azevedo nº 86, 1º Andar – Vila Real)
Lunch: Free choice
Night: Black Tulip Hotel – Porto Gaia
(Av. da Republica nº 2038, 4430-195 Vila Nova de Gaia)

(--H--)Transfer to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport to return to France.

Organization and logistics

  • The ideal period for this stay is from mid-May to September.
  • A maximum of 6 motorbikes (12 people) are allowed for this stay.
  • The logistics of transportation to and from the motorcycles, as well as monitoring the motorcycle tour guide and reservations for accommodation and possible activities (vineyard, boat, museum, hotel, restaurant), will be the responsibility of the applicant.
  • In the event of a breakdown, a sweeper vehicle with motorcycle trailer can be provided to bring you back to the repatriation point in France (excluding fuel shortages, which are resolved locally).
  • The organization reserves the right to modify catering or overnight locations for logistical reasons with identical or better services.
Option: Possibility of extending your stay by one day to visit the largest pedestrian bridge in the world with the Castelo de Paiva walking trails.

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