Interesting and unusual places worth discovering by bike
16 places
Perched on a strategic limestone hill overlooking the Arunca river valley, the Castelo de Pombal is a stunning example of medieval military architecture. Built in the 12th century (around 1161) by Gualdim Pais, the legendary Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
While the sleek, modern terminal handles the trains, the Old Railway Station of Aveiro (right next to it) remains the city's most beautiful cultural landmark. Built in 1864 and later decorated in 1916, its white facade is almost entirely covered in intricate blue-and-white tiles ( azulejos ). These…
A peaceful lakeside spot with a scenic swing, abundant birdlife and a unique elevated wooden viewpoint — perfect for a relaxing cycling stop surrounded by nature.
The Jan Kiliński Monument in Stryiskyi Park, Lviv, is a historic 1895 stone statue honouring the legendary shoemaker and commander of the 1794 Warsaw Uprising. Sculpted by Julian Markowski, the monument depicts Kiliński with a raised sabre and stands as one of the oldest surviving public monuments in the park.
Kyoto Park is a serene green oasis located in the Desnianskyi District of Kyiv, established in 1972 to celebrate the twin-city partnership between Kyiv and Kyoto. Famous for its long, picturesque alley of Japanese cherry blossoms (sakura), the park features traditional Japanese landscape elements, including stone lanterns, a rock garden, and a peaceful pond with a decorative bridge.
Panoramic viewpoint in Serra da Boa Viagem with beautiful views over Cabo Mondego, the Atlantic coast and the surrounding landscape — a great cycling stop near Figueira da Foz.
Located just a short distance from Figueira da Foz, the Parque de Merendas de Maiorca is a quintessential Portuguese picnic grove.
A peaceful rest area shaded by tall pine and eucalyptus trees, with tables, benches, a swing and views of nearby wind turbines — especially refreshing on hot summer rides.
A beautiful riverside park in the heart of Soure, where the Arunca and Anços rivers meet. Perfect for a cycling break, picnic or BBQ, with lush green spaces, wildlife, outdoor fitness equipment, a skatepark and scenic paths for walking and cycling.
A striking landscape of tall wind turbines rising above endless sandy terrain and vegetation along white gravel roads — spectacular on clear days and mysterious in the morning fog.
A peaceful riverside park in Montemor-o-Velho, perfect for relaxing, enjoying nature and taking a break during a cycling tour. A great destination on its own or a scenic stop along the way.
A beautiful and peaceful Atlantic beach with endless ocean views in both directions — a perfect place to relax during a cycling tour or make it the destination of your ride.
A beautiful historic stone bridge over the Alva River and a great starting point for the challenging cycling climb from Sandomil to Torre, the highest point in mainland Portugal.
As the largest in the chain of lagoons nestled between the pine forests and the Atlantic dunes, Lagoa da Vela is a magnificent expanse of freshwater that offers a sense of immense scale and tranquility.
Located near the town of Serpins, Cabril do Ceira is a breathtaking natural gorge where the river flows between two towering vertical cliffs.
The highest point of the Serra do Carvalho ridge.