FeelViana Sports Hotel
FeelViana Sport Hotel located in North of Portugal’s gem, Viana do Castelo, overlooks the Cabedelo beach pinewood. Offering mountain, enduro and road cycling possibilities at all levels, FeelViana is also the perfect place to enjoy water sports, wellness activities or to just relax!
This holiday can be fully adapted to suit your preferred dates and style – with a vast array of activities available at this incredible location.
Our holidays at FeelViana Sports Hotel can be tailored to your exact requirements. We can help you to create your own perfect combination of adventure, activity, relaxation, wellness, culture, food, drink and relaxation.
Description
FeelViana Sport Hotel located in North of Portugal’s gem, Viana do Castelo, overlooks the Cabedelo beach pinewood. Offering mountain, enduro and road cycling possibilities at all levels, FeelViana is also the perfect place to enjoy water sports, wellness activities or to just relax!
FeelViana is a sustainable four star superior hotel, all made from wood and perfectly framed in the surrounding landscape. With both interior and exterior pools, large glass windows and a privileged location by the sea (200 meters), this Sport Hotel is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, whether with family and friends or with your partner.
Visit the restaurant and tavern, both overlooking the Cabedelo Beach Pinewood, to celebrate tasty, yet healthy Portuguese food. At the beach bar you can have a break from the outdoor activities, while enjoying the splendid view over a glass of wine.
At FeelViana, sports and wellbeing are in perfect harmony!
Cycling – Off the Beaten Track
In the heart of the Alto Minho Region, Viana do Castelo is one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal and it is a true gem for those who enjoy mountain, enduro and road cycling.
Exploring Portugal by bike is a unique experience. With a coastline of around 800km, the sea will be your companion along some of the best Portuguese routes.
With mild temperatures all year round and plenty of sun, Portugal is a great cycling destination. Thanks to its great diversity of landscapes within a short distance you can go from the hills to the beach, from the hustle and bustle of the city to the peacefulness of the countryside. By bike it is even easier to take a shortcut that will lead you to that spot where the view is absolutely breathtaking.
FeelViana Cycling Facilities
- Local Guides
- Local map with QR codes that link to all the routes
- Customization of cycling jerseys
- Specialized repair shop with mechanic
- Laundry service for technical clothing
- Scott brand-new bikes for rental: MTB, e-MTB, road, e-road and gravel
- Bike parking
- Store with specialized items (technical clothing, food supplements etc)
- Early breakfasts and late lunches with simple meals adapted to athletes
- Bike Fit and physical assessment
- Vans and trailers (road and mountain)
- Access to the SPA, Gym, Sauna and Steam Bath
- Sports Massage
- Yoga Classes
Other Sports Activities
Kitesurfing, Wing Foiling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Stand up Paddleboarding, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Wake Foiling and Biking are all part of your day to day at FeelViana. Sports are at the heart of this Hotel.
Bike Holiday Packages
All Mountain | Enduro
ALL MOUNTAIN/ENDURO PACKAGE – Our all-Mountain e-MTB packages combine variety and fun. Get ready to ride through the epic and unknown mountains of northern Portugal, full of options and surprising routes. At the end of the day, return to the comfort of our hotel, treat yourself with a relaxing massage and a comforting meal, and get ready for your next adventure.
BIKE & SURF PACKAGE – Is combining surfing and cycling a dream of yours? Then the FeelViana hotel is the place and the time is now! Enjoy a new and surprising route every day and surf the fantastic waves of Cabedelo beach, a perfect spot next to the hotel, for all levels.
E-MTB TRAINING DAYS PACKAGE – MTB riding skills are within everyone’s reach, all you need is practice and help from the best. Join our team of professionals and unlock your full potential in an incredible natural environment, with endless routes each day and different levels of difficulty. This package offers a true training camp to turn potential into competence.
Road Bike
NATIONAL 2 ROAD TOUR – Ready to cycle the interior of Portugal along National Road 2 as it crosses the country? FeelViana Sports Center challenges you to ride along the N2 road by bicycle. The perfect itinerary for exploring the culture and landscape of our country in all its authenticity.
HISTORICAL PORTUGUESE MOUNTAINS CHALLENGE – We have a challenge for you: In 5 days, join us and conquer the mountains of Portugal! This is the ultimate challenge of the Portuguese Historical Mountains that will take you through some of the most beautiful regions in the north and centre of Portugal.
CYCLING ALONG THE MINHO REGION – The Alto Minho, located in Portugal’s northern coast, has singular features and conditions that will guide you through a true journey of
discoveries. Beaches that mix sand and lush green mountains, authentic villages, enchanted towns, hidden mountain and river nooks, authentic food and mild weather.
PRE-GRAND FONDO – If you want an alternative to the standard beach holiday, Grand Fondos are an excellent choice and a great way to explore our coast, the mountains in the interior and the historic villages. With this package, you will be able to get ready for this competition and even get VIP passes to the main Grand Fondos in the North of Portugal.
PENEDA-GERÊS – On this route we cover a large part of the Peneda Gerês Natural Park, the only natural park in Portugal and considered as a World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO. It is one of the greatest natural attractions in Portugal, due to its rare and impressive landscape and its ecological, ethnographic value and the variety of fauna and flora. It extends from the Serra do Gerês, to the south, passing through the Serra da Peneda to the border with Spain.
PORTO TO LISBON – Along this magnificent, yet accessible, journey, we cycle to connect the two most important Portuguese cities. Porto, one of the oldest tourist destinations in Europe, is where the adventure starts. The route is mostly along the coast, favouring secondary roads and wooden paths what ensures scenic, architectural and cultural diversity. The final stop is Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, city of the 7 hills overlooking the Tagus River and the omnipresent Atlantic Ocean.
DISCOVER THE DOURO – Trás os Montes and Alto Douro is a region with unrivalled natural beauty for cycling. Surrounded by nature, light, mountains, rivers and vines, each stage presents us with a unique experience and a spectacular landscape.
Trekking | Adventure
THE PORTUGUESE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO – Through this bike journey of 5 days and 4 nights you will get to know and feel the path through medieval villages across the north of Portugal and Galiza (Spain). Along the way, you will be able to appreciate the authentic beauty of the extensive valleys, vineyards, rivers and traditional villages with a unique architecture. Come and ride with us the coastal variation of the Portuguese Saint James Camino, from Viana do Castelo to Santiago de Compostela.
SINGLE CENTER CYCLING HOLIDAYS – Perfect destination for families and friends looking for a base hotel for cycling routes, as well as a wide variety of outdoor activities and wellness options. Total freedom to choose your schedule and activities. At FeelViana you find the perfect way to explore the Minho, a region with exceptional conditions to enjoy cycling but also an array of other outdoor sports. For cycling, you will find an extensive and varied offer of bike models and sizes (MTB, Road, Gravel, E-bikes, Children), experienced staff and all the extra equipment you may need.
Gravel
Northern Portugal is a cycling hidden gem for gravel fans. Here you will find a unique diversity of landscapes combining ocean, mountain and river. Perfect for both adventurous people looking for a challenging outdoor activity and the passionate gravel rider wanting to tick Northern Portugal Gravel off their bucket list. Riding gravel in Northern Portugal is not about miles, it is all about embracing the elements. The reward: hard packed dirt roads with new landscapes at every turn. A perfect mix between culture, gastronomy, nature and the elements, while enjoying the beauty of the historical villages.
