PORTUGAL - The Wild Islet and the Medieval Village

The Royal Ice Factory is a small construction dated from the 18th century, which is considered by the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage as a “unique example in the world due to the originality of its structures and its reasonably preserved condition”. And this is the place, at the top of Montejunto Hills – which is a Protected Area – where this PortugalBike Tour begins. Another interesting point of this tour is the Peniche Peninsula, a place of fishing traditions and from where you can admire one of the largest fishing and diving sanctuaries – the Wild Islet of Berlenga, also known as Berlenga Natural Reserve. This is a wonderful place to take a bath in the clear waters on the coast of this islet. Another highlight of this Tour is the Medieval Village of Obidos. Originally a Roman village, it was taken from the Moors in 1148. Its castle is classified as a national monument and it is a perfect example of a medieval fortress. This is a “village-museum”, perfectly preserved and walled by its high walls which perpetuate its medieval character. On our way to Obidos we will visit another smaller Peninsula - Baleal - where we can also refresh ourselves in the ocean. The next day we will ride along the beautiful Atlantic coast towards Nazare, the most typical beach in Portugal. This is a place full of old traditions and today we can still see the fishermen drying the fish under the sun as they did in the past. This is also a wonderful place to refresh ourselves in the blue waters or take a walk along the golden sand. Finally, there is a visit to the Natural Park of Candeeiros Hills where you can admire some prehistoric humanisation aspects of the landscape. We will also have the opportunity of visiting the most beautiful caves in Portugal with its stalactites and stalagmites.