The bike is one of the most practical ways to discover the smallest corners of Lisbon. But how do I rent and bike in Lisbon?
At first sight, Lisbon and its hills, narrow paved streets and traffic, did not appear as the perfect city for a cycling getaway. Yet, in recent years, walking around Lisbon by bike has become accessible to everyone thanks to its new bike paths and its many two-wheeled rentals: go to the discovery of the coasts and parks and discover another facet of the Portuguese capital. Saddle!
Discovering a city by bike is having another vision of what it offers, here are our best bike routes for Lisbon.
The most popular: The banks of the Tage
Photo credit: Flickr – Yann Cœuru
This bike path, which is almost 20 km long and separated from the road, runs along the Tage and allows you to reach Santa Apolonia from Parque das Nacoes. In addition to the beautiful views of the coast, you will enjoy a relatively flat terrain and you will pass through many of Lisbon’s flagship tourist sites. Unfortunately, this track can be particularly busy in high tourist times.
The most treed: Monsanto Park
Photo credit: Flickr – André Ramos
Far from the crowds of tourists and traffic, the gigantic park of Monsanto offers a quieter alternative to tourists wanting to explore Lisbon by bike. Start your walk at the top of Eduardo VII Park by subway or by taking the Avenida da Liberdade and enjoy a beautiful view of the Tage and Castle Sao Jorge. To avoid losing yourself in these 40 km of trails, get the map of the park before leaving.
The most relaxing: Cascais to Guincho Beach
Photo credit: Flickr – We Love Lisbon
Take the train towards Cascais , where begins a loop of 20 km of cycle track along the coast as well as impressive cliffs and passing through the pretty surf beach of Guincho. Joining this beach by bike is probably your best option considering that transportation is limited and that the few parking spaces are expensive. Moreover, the municipality of Cascais rents bikes for free, which will allow you to offer a day trip at a lower cost.
Most typical: De Costa da Caparica a Fonte de Telha
Photo credit: Flickr – Antonio Periago Miñarro
Climb with your bike on the ferry from Cais do Sodre to Cacilhas and join another cycle path along the coast and passing through charming sinner villages. Make a gourmet stopover in one of the small cafes or local restaurants. In high season, prepare to share the road with many other tourists; On the other hand, if you try the adventure in low season you will have the road to you and enjoy a more clementing temperature.
Where to rent a bike in Lisbon?
Photo credit: Flickr – Alejandro
BiCas bikes
If you leave with a tight budget, you can rent a biCas bike for free during the day (8 :00 – 19 :00 in summer or 9 :00 – 16 :00 in winter), initiative of the municipality of Cascais. It is impossible to book them in advance, so it is advisable to go early in the morning. Also note that these bikes have no speed, no padlocks and that you will need to pass from helmets. You can rent these bikes at the railway station, the tourist office and the Casa da Guia. You will be asked for an ID.
Rcicla
Known to offer the best prices at 8 euros a day, this small bicycle garage will also seduce the enthusiasts who can spend a few hours gleaning and drinking surrounded by spare parts.
Bike Iberia
At this bike rental veterinarian in Lisbon, you can rent a bike for the day from 14 euros and also find bikes a little higher in range if you wish. Bike Iberia also offers many organized tours.
Belem Bike
You will find Belem Bike in one of the Without Stress space containers and can rent your bike from 20 euros a day but also make it repair if needed.
Practical information before renting a bike in Lisbon
Photo credit: Flickr – Haddock83
Pedaling in Lisbon: is it accessible to all?
The bike paths are an excellent way to travel the capital at a lower risk, especially that, relatively flat, along the N247 coastal road. However, if you decide to venture out of these tracks, pay attention to tram tracks and paved roads. The famous 7 hills of the city are also to be taken into consideration if you do not want to find yourself pushing your bike. Finally, as in all cities, take care of motorists.
Enjoy the map of the bike paths in Lisbon
The essential tool before junctioning your bike is the bike path map in Lisbon. You can buy it at the Bike Iberia, and at the tourist office. You will find not only all the bike paths in the Lisbon region but also the different types of terrain, elevations and points of interest.
Carry your bike in public transport
- Metro: From Monday to Friday, you are only allowed to take your bike after 8pm.
- Trains: Some cars are planned for this purpose, however, keep in mind that at peak times moving with a bike can become complicated.
- Ferries: You can use ferries for free with your bike.
Loading comments ...