Algarve with charm

Along Portugal's dream coast

A cycling holiday along the Algarve could not be more diverse. You cycle from Europe‘s southwesternmost point, the Cape St. Vincent all the way to the Spanish-Portuguese border town Vila Real de Santo Antonio. En route you experience stunning sceneries, romantic fishing villages with lots of tradition, bustling historic centres, secluded bays framed by steep cliffs, fabulous views across the sea and countless endless sandy beaches inviting you to linger or swim. Enjoy the Portuguese hospitality with its excellent cuisine and discover a multifaceted and stunningly beautiful coastline during this cycle holiday from West to East!

Medium
Medium
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
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Itinerary

Explore the coastal town with its impressive fortress or enjoy the nearby beaches.

 

In the morning transfer to Sagres. Explore a special highlight, the famous lighthouse at Cape St. Vincent, the most south-westerly point in Europe. From the cliffs jutting vertically out of the Atlantic, you have a spectacular view over the sea and can hear the roaring waves. You cycle over gentle hills to the fishing village of Salema and on to Burgau beach. You will be impressed by the famous Ponta da Piedade at the gates of Lagos, a magnificent natural monument and one of the most famous postcard motifs in the Algarve. In the lively harbour town of Lagos, you can reflect on the exciting day over a good glass of wine.

 

The beach of Meia offers you today the first opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing sea. Here at low tide observe the countless beach combers on the lookout for delicacies. In Odiáxere a visit to the church dating back to the 16th century is very rewarding and in Alvor a stroll across the market Morabito de São Pedro and through the narrow alleyways of the historic centre. Enjoy a break here in a typical restaurant offering the catch of the day. You continue cycling along the coast enjoying fantastic views across the sea. Linger for a bit at the beautiful sandy beach Praia da Rocha, before arriving leisurely in your Day Finish Portimao in the afternoon.

 

Initially the cycle path leads you along the river Arade into the village Ferragudo with its beautiful church and marvellous views across the estuary. You proceed past olive-, cypresses-, orange-, fig- and cork oak trees to Lagoa. There we recommend you try a traditional Portuguese pastry und visit the chapel Senhora da Rocha situated on a ledge above the sea. Extensive sandy beaches are en route to one of the best known holiday resorts on the Algarve. Albufeira is also your Day Finish.

In the fishing village Olhos de Água there is a stunning beach where you can take a break. Feel the sea breeze on your face and enjoy the fine sand between your toes. In Vilamoura you pass one of the largest marinas of the country and then cycle through pine forests towards the Ria Formosa nature park, one of Portugal‘s seven natural wonders. Then already in the distance the capital of the Algarve, Faro, appears. Discover the famous historic centre with its lovely restaurants and lively alleyways.

You continue along the cycle path through the Ria Formosa nature park. Always with the offshore islands in your field of vision, the few clouds over the Atlantic are reflected in the salt lakes. In Olhão you can take a coffee break at the busy market and enjoy observing the locals on their daily errands. After that you leisurely continue into the fishing village Fuseta with its characteristic white houses. Today’s cycle tour ends on the venerable Roman bridge in the town centre of Tavira. Enjoy the evening in one of the most beautiful and most characteristic towns of the Algarve.

Today again the Ria Formosa nature park with its lagoons is your companion. You cycle through pine forest at the beach of Monte Gordo and the dune forest of Vila Real de Santo António until the border between Portugal and Spain. You follow the border river Guadiana for a bit northwards before you proceed over gentle hills, past orange- and olive groves back towards Tavira. Now at the latest we recommend you toast to a successful and very eventful cycle holiday.

Tour character

Overall, you cycle on gently hilly terrain with mostly only short ascents. Often on cycle paths, agricultural paths and side roads with very little traffic, short sections however also on roads with heavy traffic. Over longer sections you also cycle on gravel paths.

Prices and events

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Lagos
  Season 1
06.01.2024 - 22.03.2024
02.11.2024 - 07.12.2024

Arrival Saturday
Season 2
23.03.2024 - 10.05.2024
28.09.2024 - 01.11.2024

Arrival Saturday
Season 3
11.05.2024 - 27.09.2024

Arrival Saturday
Algarve with charm, 8 days, PO-AGRST-08D
Base price
989.00
1,199.00
1,599.00
Surcharge single room 899.00 899.00 899.00

Kategorie: 4****-Hotels

Season 1
Jan 6, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024
Nov 2, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024
Arrival Saturday
Season 2
Mar 23, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024
Arrival Saturday
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Arrival Saturday
Algarve with charm, 8 days, PO-AGRST-08D
Base price
Surcharge single room
989.00
899.00
1,199.00
899.00
1,599.00
899.00

Kategorie: 4****-Hotels

Season 1
Jan 6, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024
Nov 2, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024
Season 2
Mar 23, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Lagos
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
Tavira
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
109.00
149.00
85.00
129.00
125.00
149.00
119.00
129.00
199.00
149.00
179.00
129.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Lagos
  Season 1
Jan 6, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024
Nov 2, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024

Arrival Saturday
Season 2
Mar 23, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024

Arrival Saturday
Season 3
May 11, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

Arrival Saturday
Lagos
Double room p. P. 109.00 125.00 199.00
Surcharge single room 149.00 149.00 149.00
Tavira
Double room p. P. 85.00 119.00 179.00
Surcharge single room 129.00 129.00 129.00
Filter
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear gents incl. rental bike insurance
rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance
259.00
99.00
99.00
169.00
Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Services and infos

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 transfer from Lagos to Sagres incl. your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional:

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer with minibus every Saturday morning from Tavira to Faro airport, costs EUR 49, for your own bike additionally EUR 39, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance
Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Faro airport

Hinweise:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Accommodation

Contact & booking
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