What is A Rota 18?
A Rota 18 is a motorcycle challenge through Portugal's 47 mainland provinces without repeating any, in ON ROAD (10,187 km, 29 stages) or OFF ROAD (10,576 km, 47 stages) modes.
The Ultimate Challenge
A Rota 18
CONQUER THE 18 DISTRICTS OF PORTUGAL
When what matters is the road. Portugal offers landscapes, great roads and freedom on two wheels. A Rota 18 covers the 18 districts of Portugal without repeating any: 3,750 km of asphalt in 10 ON ROAD stages (~350 km average per day).
Official website of A Rota 18: arota18.com. A Motorutas S.L. project.
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WHAT IS A ROTA 18?
When what matters is the road. The feel of the ride, the stops along the way, the pleasure of riding and the freedom in the wind are what make a great motorcycle trip. Beyond weekend runs, track days or rallies, a big tour is the promise many riders make when they first get on a bike. Spain has it all for riding: scenery, great roads, coast, mountains, deserts, food and the freedom to eat and sleep almost where and when you like. In recent years our country has become one of the top destinations for European motorcyclists. A Rota 18 is that big challenge: ride through all 47 mainland Portuguese districts without repeating any, on about 3,750 km planned in two versions.
ON ROAD
10,187 km of asphalt spread over 29 stages (350 km average per day).
OFF ROAD
10,576 km of tracks spread over 47 stages (225 km average per day).
CHOOSE YOUR TERRAIN
Ten ON ROAD stages on Portugal's best roads.
Tarmac & Scenery
ON-ROAD
29 stages on Spain's finest roads averaging 350 km per day. Mountain passes, stunning landscapes and gastronomic stops.
- 29 Stages
- ~350 km/day
- All levels
Dust & Adventure
OFF-ROAD
47 stages averaging 210 km per day through forest tracks, rural paths and mountain trails. For those who seek adventure off the tarmac.
- 47 Stages
- ~210 km/day
- Intermediate
YOUR EXPLORER CREDENTIAL
The authentic A Rota 18 passport. Personalised, numbered and unique. Choose the edition that suits you best.
Standard Passport
Original
- Hardcover with 52 matte paper pages
- Personalised and numbered
- Stamp at any establishment
- Digital diploma upon completing all 18 districts
Recommended
Deluxe Passport
Premium
- Everything in the Standard Passport
- Wooden box with engraved logo
- Exclusive A Rota 18 pin
- Magnet + Motorutas Bottle Opener
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport to participate?
The official passport unlocks tracks, community, PSR stamping, gallery and a completion diploma. Public routes and stages can be explored without it.
What is the difference between ON ROAD and OFF ROAD?
ON ROAD follows paved roads in 29 stages (~350 km/day). OFF ROAD uses trails in 47 stages (~225 km/day) for trail and enduro bikes.
Can I ride stage by stage?
Yes. Each province has a detailed stage with maps, distances, points of interest and recommendations.