The legendary National Road 2 crosses Portugal from North to South and is a unique opportunity to get to know our country. With breathtaking landscapes, full of history, heritage and culture, you can get lost and learn a little more about our country. It also boasts the art of hospitality and fantastic gastronomy that takes you on a journey through an explosion of flavors.
Starting in Chaves (Km 0) and ending in Faro (Km 738.5), this route allows you to explore the interior of the country, passing through numerous towns and villages, more precisely, 11 districts (Vila Real, Viseu, Coimbra, Leiria, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Portalegre, Évora, Setúbal, Beja and Faro) and 8 provinces (Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Beira Alta, Beira Litoral, Beira Baixa, Ribatejo, Alto Alentejo, Baixo Alentejo and Algarve).
This road is ideal for a longer adventure, allowing you to discover every nook and cranny, enjoying the tranquility of the countryside and escaping the mass tourism so common in other parts of the country. It’s an opportunity to explore the country while staying safe during these complicated times.
It’s a versatile route that you can choose to do by car, motorcycle, or even bicycle. The choice is yours, but you’re guaranteed to create memories and experience moments that will last a lifetime.
If you’re a traveler who enjoys adventure and surprises along the way, you can go without GPS and follow the wind, guided by landmarks along the path. Essentially, you become a navigator who, with only your means of transport and knowledge of the stars, will reach safe harbor.
To share this experience with your friends, you’ll have no shortage of breathtaking landscape photos, and for those who still doubt it, you can get the National Route 2 passport, which contains a small map with the points of passage where you can collect stamps. You can do this at some tourist information points and at the main monuments.
However, to fully enjoy this adventure, you’ll have to decide where you’ll sleep. There are options ranging from campsites to hotels along the entire route.
Embark on this adventure!