I am planning a north to south ride in Portugal in October of 2024. I'm wondering if you fine folks would perhaps have a GPX file of a route you've done in the past OR provide some advice on routes to take.

I had planned just to cycle the N2 route but I've been told (by a tour operator) that the N2 route is not necessarily the best choice; some sections are ok, some not.

- I'm looking for a route north to south OR it can be south to north
- perhaps 80-100km per day for 7-10 days
- my wife will be joining me but she will be driving, which should open up options for places to stay. She'll be doing her own thing but will meet me at the next stop.
- I'm not specifically looking for anything in particular such as an ocean view, along the coast is fine, in-land route is fine, hills are fine
- the bike I will have has 38mm tires, road bike, steel frame, quite low gearing, cable disc brakes so a dirt road or trail is fine (but not like a single track or ATV trail)
- I'm not sure of the start city, I guess we will likely land in Lisbon and then drive north, where I will start the ride. After the ride we will make our way back to Lisbon I guess.
- we are kinda sorta vegetarian - we do eat fish but no pork, beef or fowl (I do not want to get into a discussion about "well, that's not vegetarian" it is the easiest way to describe our diet)

Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you.

D.