Portugal cycling holiday: along the Algarve coastal trails
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Overview
Highlights
- The stunning landscapes of the Algarve: soaring cliffs, long white sandy beaches
- The spectacular Ponta da Piedade and the Cape Saint Vincent: Europe’s untamed extremity
- An itinerary along the stunning ecovia coastline cycle path
- Daily swimming opportunities during the summer months
- 3 nights in Tavira, one of the most charming villages in the Algarve
- Peddling through the wild and unspoiled natural parks: Ria Formosa in the east and Vicentine in the west
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Trip includes
- 7 nights double occupancy with private facilities
- 7 breakfasts
- All transfers listed in the program
- 5 days hybrid bike rental with briefing on how the bikes work
- Our Road Book with detailed itineraries, including highlighted maps
- 1 road map of the region
- GPS files
- 24/7 telephone assistance
Itinerary
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel in the centre of Faro. Faro is a peaceful little town, on the edge of the lagoons and salt flats of the “Rio Formosa”. Take the time to stroll in the pedestrian streets of the center, decorated with typical Portuguese mosaic....
Ride - Faro > Olhão > Tavira
44 km / 27.3 miles - Ascent: + 200m / Descent: - 200m Morning bike delivery before you start your cycling trip Bike ride from Faro to Tavira, via Olhão, the largest fishing port in the Algarve. We recommend visiting Olhão’s m...
Ride - Tavira > Santa Luzia > Tavira
25 km / 15.5 miles - Ascent: + 200m / Descent: - 200m Optional: extra 5km / 3 miles on foot to the Tavira beach Following the bucolic Gilão river, explore the Barrocal: the back country with soft rolling hills laden wi...
Ride - Tavira > Cacela Velha > Vila Real de Santo Antonio
40 km / 24.8 miles - Ascent: + 150m / Descent: - 150m You set off from Tavira on a cycle-path following the salt flats and the Rio Formosa to the spectacular fortified village of Cacela Velha overl...
Ride - Odiaxere > Burgau
37 km / 22.9 miles - Ascent: + 300m / Descent: - 300m Transfer by private taxi to the west to Odiaxere (1h), a small village close to the famous Meia praia beach. After this first part of the itinerary, you arrive in Lagos, where the...
Ride - Burgau > Cape St Vincent > Sagres
44 km / 27.3 miles - Ascent: +500 m / Descent: -500 m For the charming accommodation option : transfer from Sagres to Burgau, the start of the ride. From Burgau, ride to Cape Saint Vincent via the village of Vila ...
Transfer to Faro by private transfer (2h30). Free day in Faro
You can explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park by boat or by kayak, enjoy swimming opportunities on the extensive beaches and stroll through the streets of the intramural city. - Night in Faro Meals included: Breakfast
End of your trip in Faro after breakfast. Transfer from your hotel to the airport in Faro
Meals included: Breakfast
Access: - Direct bus and train to Lisbon - Flights from Faro airport to Lisbon
We recommend: - Have an extra night in Faro, and ex...
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