10 curated cycling routes from Torres Vedras — from a 43km coastal beginner loop to a 175km epic through the Serra de Sintra. Every route includes a GPX file, elevation data, coffee stops, and the honest truth about what to expect.
From beginner to epic. 43 to 175 km. One starting point: Torres Vedras.
GPX Files
Every route. Download, load on your device, follow the road. No navigation required.
Local Knowledge
Best time to ride, where to stop for coffee, what to watch for on the descents.
Route teaser
REASON 1
Santa Cruz · 44km · Beginner
Ocean views, flat roads, Atlantic air. The perfect first ride in the region.
REASON 2
Alenquer · 76km · Intermediate
Into the wine country. Quiet roads, cork oaks, a medieval hilltop town.
REASON 3
Ericeira · 86km · Advanced
Clifftop roads above a World Surfing Reserve. Punchy climbs, earned views.
Who this is for
Built for riders who are new to the Oeste — or new to cycling in Portugal.
Portcycling is an English-speaking cycling club based in Torres Vedras. We ride every Sunday and we get the same questions every week: where do people actually cycle around here? Which routes are good for beginners? Where do I get a GPX file?
This guide is the answer we give every new rider who shows up. It took us years of riding to know this region this well. It takes you 30 seconds to download it.