Cycling Portugal will never be the same after you make this cycle route through the Algarve. One of the most beautiful parts of the country, with an incredible weather and long, neverending beaches, along with delicious wines and gastronomy, which make it one of the favourite destinations for summer holidays in Southern Europe.
Day 1: Arrival at Faro Airport
Upon your arrival in the Algarve, we will collect you and your equipment with your bicycle for the tour. Then we will transport you and your bicycles over to Vila Real de Santo António for your first night.
Day 2: Villa Real to Tavira 31km/214m elevation again
Following a well marked route, with supplied maps, you will cycle west towards Tavira, a charming old fishing town that has been around since Roman times, your destination for this day’s cycling.
Day 3: Tavira to Olh 31 km/182m elevation gain
Today’s ride continues west towards Olhão and passes through unspoilt coastal countryside and quaint fishing villages. Your destination in Olhão is a charming little hotel set right in the heart of the old fishing town, renowned for its moorish style architecture.
Day 4: Olhã o to Boliqueime 52km/393m elevation gain
Your third day on the Algarve Coastal Cycle Route takes you through the regional centre of Faro and onwards past the prestigious golf resorts and the Marina at Vilamoura to the overnight stay in the traditional Algarvian village of Boliqueime.
Day 5: Boliqueime to Praia da Rocha 56km/393m elevation gain
Another interesting day’s cycling through the popular resort of Albufeira and inland through the traditional old town of Lagoa, then on to Portimão and Praia da Rocha. Here you will stay in a charming hotel next to the old fort on the sea front.
Day 6: Praia da Rocha to Salema 52km/539m elevation gain
Today you head towards Lagos, a likely stop over for lunch and a little exploration. Continuing on through the well known coastal resort of Praia da Luz and then onto quieter resorts Burgau and your destination for today, the quaint little fishing village of Salema.
Day 7: Salema to Cape Vincent26km/335 elevation gain
Your final day of the cycling tour takes you through some dramatic and interesting scenery and on to the southern most point of Europe, Cabo de São Vicente. The nearby town of Sagres with its ancient fort and sights of historical interest, provide plenty of opportunities to explore. We collect you and return you to a quaint hotel, set in a quiet square in the heart of the old market town of Loulé. Loulé is an explorer’s haven, with its narrow cobbled streets leading off the central Avenida, tiny shops and hidden away bars and restaurants.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast we will transfer you from your accommodation to the airport.
