{"id":64,"date":"2015-06-27T13:14:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-27T12:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2025-05-10T13:06:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T11:06:25","slug":"motorbiking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/things-to-do\/motorbiking\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorbiking and hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Cycling, motorbiking, hiking and motorcycling! The beautiful nature, the winding roads, the unspoilt nature of Central Portugal lends itself perfectly to these activities. Bed &amp; Breakfast Casa Traca is the ideal base for this.<\/p>\n<h3>Motorcyclists welcome! Motorbiking in the mountains.<\/h3>\n<div>Ever dreamed of <strong> motorbiking <\/strong>on narrow roads with beautiful views through the curves? Then you can indulge in central Portugal. These trips are very suitable for both beginners and experienced motorcyclists. You can plan tours yourself, but we can also advise you on guides or tours. <strong> Motorbiking in the mountains <\/strong>: an experience in itself!\u00a0You can come for motorbiking with you own motor. We have place for them.<\/div>\n<h3>Hiking<\/h3>\n<div><strong>Hikers, walkers <\/strong> can also enjoy themselves in this area; it is an ideal area for both <strong> long distance <\/strong> walkers and <strong> recreational walkers <\/strong> or people who simply enjoy a day of hiking. There are many routes to be found on the internet. We also have information for you in the B&amp;B, but of course you can also orient yourself well in advance and map out various routes. For example, take a look at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/wikiloc\/view.do?id=7055608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> wikiloc <\/a> .<\/div>\n<h4>Hiking with a guide<\/h4>\n<div>Hiking in central Portugal: forests, mountains and rivers. Views or walking through dense forest. Along the way regularly take a break to enjoy all the beautiful things or to see a place of interest. Walks are adjusted at the level of the participants. Your <strong> guide <\/strong> is very involved and enthusiastic, has years of experience and can tell you a lot about what you see, hear and smell along the way. The Dutch speaking guide takes you along the most beautiful paths and waterfalls.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Where she treats you to beautiful vistas of the beautiful nature in Portugal. Depending on the walk, a winery, place of interest or weaving mill can be visited in consultation. There are various walks that may be suitable for both the experienced hiker and the recreational user. Walks are suitable for all ages.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"display: inline! important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: # 333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia,;\"> With the guide you can take walks in the <b> Serra da Estrela <\/b> and the <strong> Serra Caramulo <\/strong>. You can also make beautiful walks in the nature reserve at the waterfalls of <\/span> <span style=\"display: inline! Important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: # 333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"> <strong> Fraga da Pena. <\/strong> A walk through the village of Pi\u00f3d\u00e3o, the slate village in the Serra do A\u00e7or, is also recommended. Together with you we can also take a nice walk along the Rio Alva. Of course, a hike to the top of our own mountain Mont&#8217;Alto is highly recommended. Our dogs are happy to join us on the last 2 walks. <\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For more information about the guide and the hikes see <a href=\"http:\/\/hiking-portugal-mountains.blogs.sapo.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Leen Hiking\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong> Aqua Walking <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> Water walking <\/strong> is recently in Portugal. It is a walk, but along the river bed. To enjoy this activity comfortably, Trans Serrano offers wetsuits and helmets. The activity goes through a spectacular environment, where it is possible to observe rare species of trees, such as the Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica), and also river birds such as the Gray Heron, the White-throated Dipper or the River Kingfisher. The presence of otters is noticeable and with a bit of luck you can see one \u2026 Silence and the direct contact with the <strong> nature <\/strong> are the <strong> highlights <\/strong> of these activity. This is a unique experience in a beautiful river, the Ceira. B&amp;B Casa Traca has arranged a discount for you. More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transserrano.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Transserrano <\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Cycling and mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>The area surrounding Casa Traca is perfect for exploring by <strong> bicycle <\/strong>. Keep that in mind that we are situated in the mountains and that the roads are therefore not equally flat everywhere. In Arganil is a good bike rental company where you can rent a bike \/ mountain bike per day or for the entire holiday. If desired, we have 1 mountain bike and 1 city bike for you.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: inline! important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: # 333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"> There are also many options for the most beautiful ones in the neighborhood <\/span> &lt; strong&gt; bicycle and (off road) mountain bike <span style=\"display: inline! important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: # 333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman ',' Bitstream Charter ', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: norma 1; word-spacing: 0px;\"> tours through beautiful nature reserves. Also suitable for untrained cyclists to make a bike ride: these are the roads in the surroundings of Valbona, Arganil. These roads are less hilly but with beautiful vistas and views. The most roads, even the small inland roads are generally well maintained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: inline! important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: # 333333; cursor: text; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman ',' Bitstream Charter ', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: norma 1; word-spacing: 0px;\">If you are tired of the asphalt, then take your mountain bike and look for the steep (sandy) roads.Ever more exciting is cross-country and downhill racing down the mountain where possible. In a mountainous area, every sport is in perfect harmony with its surroundings: rough, but fun. If you are looking for a fun, challenging or simply beautiful route, take a look at <\/span> routeyou.<\/p>\n<h4>Cycling on the ECOPISTA DO D\u00c3O<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-64 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Casa-Traca-Ecopista-3-1\" data-caption=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/casa-traca-ecopista-3-1-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-3-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Casa Traca Bed and Breakfast Arganil, Bed and Breakfast Centraal Portugal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-3-1.jpg 518w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Casa-Traca-Ecopista-1-1\" data-caption=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/casa-traca-ecopista-1-1-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-1-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"ecopista do d\u00e3o fietsen in portugal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-1-1.jpg 518w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Casa-Traca-Ecopista-2-1\" data-caption=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/casa-traca-ecopista-2-1-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-2-1-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Casa Traca Bed and Breakfast Arganil, Bed and Breakfast Centraal Portugal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-2-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/casatraca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Casa-Traca-Ecopista-2-1.jpg 389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Beautiful <strong> cycle path over a lifted railway line <\/strong>. Cycle down 47 kilometers slowly, with transfer to the starting point. <b> <span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;\"> The &#8220;Linha do D\u00e3o&#8221; <\/span> <\/b>, a railroad that was closed in 1988 between Santa Comba D\u00e3o and Viseu in the middle Portugal, was taken back into use in 2011, but now as a cycling and walking path with the name <strong> Ecopista do D\u00e3o <\/strong>. With its 49 km it is not only the longest Ecopista, but probably also the most beautiful Ecopista in Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to do this, we can contact the organization and reserve this for you. More information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopista-portugal.com\/en\/cycling-portugal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<div>This area is not only suitable for motorbiking but also for walking and cycling! You can spend the night with us and undertake various tours from Casa Traca. Still not convinced view the video below:\u00a0source: <a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpbY17JlE2OTi-4aO7b1FmA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lionsmith Nomads\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"Motorcycle Dreams: Serra da Estrela - Portugal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B96QMrI6RaM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>More information or would you like to reserve an activity during your stay: <a href=\"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/contact\/contactform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Let us know\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2559,"parent":14,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-64","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/64\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/casatraca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}