Porto to Santiago

[Curious Georgette]

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]

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]

Lots of cobblestone on the Portoguese...

 

[naplesdon]

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.

 

[Cycle gal]

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

 

[Martin.P]

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.