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We take you there from V.N. de Cerveira
and you cycle back!
Valença
Monção
The duration depends on how fast you go. On average, it takes 4 hours if you set out in Monção and 2 if your journey begins in Valença. Also, if you prefer, you can set your own pace in order to get to know some of the main places, which are full of history and appreciate the extraordinary views on the way.
On the eco-trail you will find toilets, drinking water, places to rest and picnic zones. You can take your own food and drink, but there are also some restaurants on the way and nearby, where you can taste a delicious typical dish, served with excellent "vinho verde", the region’s "ex-libris".
Monção > V. N. de Cerveira Greenway
Distance: 36 Km
Average gradien: 1 %
Difficulty: medium
Prices:
V. N. Cerveira >>> Monção (transfer + child or adult bicycle rental)
From 1 JAN to 18 JUL - 25 €/person
From 19 JUL to 31 AUG - 30 €/person
From 1 SEP to 31 DEC - 25 €/person
Minimum of participants: 4 persons
Only transfer (client and their bicycle)
Price under request
Valença > V. N. de Cerveira Greenway
Distance: 16 Km
Average gradien: 1 %
Difficulty: low
Prices:
V. N. Cerveira >>> Valença (transfer + child or adult bicycle rental)
From 1 JAN to 18 JUL - 20 €/person
From 19 JUL to 31 AUG - 25 €/person
From 1 SEP to 31 DEC - 20 €/person
Minimum of participants: 4 persons
Only transfer (client and their bicycle)
Price under request
Our suggestions:
On the way between Monção and Valença you should visit the historical centre of Monção, climb the Medieval Tower of Lapela, take a dip or simply lie down and rest on the sandy beach of Foz do Manco.
On the way from Valença and Vila Nova de Cerveira why not visit Valença historical centre, take a dip on Lenta beach, visit the magnificent historical centre of Vila Nova de Cerveira and the Leisure Park of Castelinho. If feeling strong enough, you can continue in the direction of Caminha (3.5 km) until you reach Mota beach where you can stay to watch a magnificent sunset.
The restaurants along the trail:
Restaurante O Cozinheiro, in Verdoejo
(400 m away from the greenway)
Specialty - Cod Fish and Sheep
Restaurante Bom Jesus,in the Fortress of Valença
(400 m away from the greenway)
Specialty - Cod Fish and Octopus
Restaurante Nossa Sra. da Cabeça, in Valença
Specialty - Cod Fish and Chicken Barbecue
Restaurante Sabores d’Aldeia, in Vila Meã
(400 m away from the greenway))
Specialty - Cod Fish and Picanha (Filet Steak)
Bar da Lenta, on Lenta beach, in Vila Nova de Cerveira
Specialty - Francesinha
(Tipical Sandwich from Portugal) and Hot Dogs
Restaurante Adega Real, in the centre of Vila Nova de Cerveira
(300 m away from the greenway)
Specialty - Cod Fish and Sheep
Snack bar do Castelinho, in Castelinho Park,
in Vila Nova de Cerveira
Specialty - Sandwichs and Hamburguers
Other activities:
There are some other activities at your disposal, namely kayaking, paddle or boat trips in the Castelinho Park in V.N. de Cerveira.
Rental bike prices (without transferes)
RENTAL BIKE
City bike/Mountain bike - 2 h - 10 €
City bike/Mountain bike - 4 h - 14 €
City bike/Mountain bike - 8 h - 22 €
Baby seat (up to 22Kg) - 2 h - 4 €
Baby seat (up to 22Kg) - 4 h - 6 €
Baby seat (up to 22Kg) - 8 h - 8 €
Equipment:
Kleider RT4 Shimano Nexus bicycle
8-Speed;
Front suspension
Seat suspension
Light
Pouches
Badlock
Bell
Air pump
Helmet.
RENTAL TRIKES
Trikes - 2h - 20 €
Trikes - 4 h - 25 €
Trikes - 8 h - 50 €
Equipment:
Trike HP Velotechnik Gekko FX 20’
Signalling flag
24-Speed (Dual Drive);
Disk Brake.
RENTAL TANDEM
Tandem - 1 h - 10 €
Tandem - 2 h - 20 €
Tandem - 4 h - 28 €
Tandem - 8 h - 44 €
Equipment:
Sintra Orbit
24-Speed;
Bell;
V brake
Helmet
RENTAL CONDITIONS
1_Be of legal age or accompanied by an adult in charge;
2_To rent equipment one must show an identification document;;
3_One may be asked to leave such identification document during the rental period;
4_Depending on the value of the equipment in question, a deposit may be requested (from 20€ to 100€) to be returned at the end;
5_In case of malfunctioning caused by the mishandling of the equipment by the client, the amount of deposit to be returned, or not, will be calculated accordingly;
6_The client is fully responsible for the use of the rental vehicle;
7_If the initial rental time is exceeded, the following tariff will apply;
8_Wearing a helmet is obligatory and we cannot be hold responsible if the client was not wearing one when an accident happened.
