We can provide all or a mixture of the following services: 

Guiding, GPX files, hotel and restaurant reservations, luggage transfers, airport transfers and mechanical support. 

Even if you are just wanting some quick advice or suggestions, we would love to help put this tour together for you. 

Most cyclists complete the N2 in 6 to 10 days, depending on their fitness level and preferred daily distances. A typical itinerary covers 80-120 km per day, balancing challenging climbs with time to explore the towns and cultural sites along the route.

Cycling the N2 takes you through Portugal’s most diverse landscapes—lush green mountains in the north, terraced vineyards in the Douro Valley, the golden plains of the Alentejo, and the rolling hills leading to the Algarve. Along the way, you’ll also pass historic castles, charming villages, and picturesque rivers.

Yes, the N2 is generally very safe for cycling, with many sections having light traffic, especially outside of major towns. The road surface is mostly well-maintained, and drivers in Portugal are accustomed to cyclists. 

We will help you ensure that you stay on the N2 (there are sections where it’s easy to accidentally head onto some much larger roads) and also enjoy the less well-known sections of the ‘N2 Antiga’, which are absolutely stunning narrow sections of the route which haven’t been widened.

A road bike bike is ideal for the N2, as the road is fully paved. If you prefer extra comfort on long rides or want to explore side trails, a touring bike or hybrid can also be a good option. Many riders also choose e-bikes to help with the tougher climbs. We will assist in choosing the best bike for you.

In our experience the best seasons for cycling the N2 are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when temperatures are moderate, and the landscapes are at their most scenic. Summer can be very hot, especially in the Alentejo and Algarve, while winter may bring rain and colder conditions in the north.

Not at all! We have some fabulous alternative ‘Best-Of North to South of Portugal’ routes that the N2 doesn’t include over varying lengths and levels of difficulty. For cyclists wanting to get an even better feel for what Portugal has to offer, get in touch and we will send you a PDF proposal of one of our alternatives. For example, these routes might take in more of the Douro Valley, into the heart of the Serra da Estrela mountains and even over to the unexplored and deeply historic Spanish border. 

For the most part, we book 3-4* hotels for our N2 tour, however this can vary considerably.

Some clients request the highest level of hotel possible, and there are a number of 5* hotels along the route which we have used a number of times. 

For some small groups (especially self-guided couples), it’s really nice to give them a more boutique, family-run experience.