The touring bicycles are similar to the pictured Giant. They have 21 gears, allowing you to navigate the terrain comfortably. They feature front suspension, lights, and a rear rack to which a bicycle bag is attached. A small repair kit is included.
About the route
The route follows trails in nature conservation areas and takes you along minor roads and gravel paths. The route is relatively flat, with some slightly hilly sections.
Itinerary
Here you can see the programme for the week.
You will arrive at the first hotel where you will be given your bikes and other information for the tour.
This beautiful village is located in the far south-western corner of Europe, next to the Sudoeste Alentejo Natural Park and the Costa Vincentina. Sagres is a traditional southern Portuguese village full of historical monuments. It is recommended to head out to the large lighthouse, where the views of the Atlantic Ocean are outstanding. Likewise, the Sagres Fort, located at Ponta de Sagres, is a great experience.
The transfer from Faro airport is included.
Hotel (example): Hotel Memmo Baleeira
Already on the first bike ride you will reach a very special highlight: the famous lighthouse on Cape St. Vinzenz, the most south-westerly point of Europe. From the almost 75-meter-high cliffs rising vertically from the Atlantic Ocean, you have a fantastic view of the sea and can listen to the roar of the waves. Continue over gentle hills to the fishing village of Salema and on to the beach at Burgau. Entering Lagos, you will encounter the impressive rock formations of Ponta da Piedade, one of the most popular postcard motifs of the Algarve.
The tour ends in Lagos, one of the southernmost major cities in Portugal and the most historically interesting in the Algarve. It also has some lovely beaches and a rich variety of really good restaurants and cafés.
Hotel (example): Hotel Tivoli Lagos
The beach at Meia today offers you the first opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing sea. Here, at low tide, you can observe the countless beachgoers looking for delicacies. In Odiáxere, a visit to the 16th century church is a fine experience, and in Alvor, a stroll through the Morabito de São Pedro market and through the narrow alleys of the historic center is truly enjoyable. Order the catch of the day at one of the many fish restaurants. Continue cycling along the coast and enjoy the stunning views of the sea. Take a break on the beautiful sandy beach Praia da Rocha before arriving at your destination Portimão in the afternoon.
Hotel (example): Jupiter Algarve
Initially, the cycle path takes you along the river Arade into the village of Ferragudo with its beautiful church and stunning views of the estuary. You continue past olive, cypress, orange, fig and cork trees to Lagoa. Here we recommend tasting a traditional Portuguese cake and visiting the small church of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, perched on a ledge above the sea. Long sandy beaches accompany you on the way to one of the Algarve's most famous resorts, Albufeira, which is also your destination for the day.
Hotel (eksempel): Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa
After breakfast you will be checking out of the hotel for individual departure.
It is possible to purchase transfer to the airport - select this on the booking form.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
The price includes
- Nights in 4-star hotels
- Breakfast every day
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Transfer from Faro Airport T/R
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Standard bike rental (read more below)
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
Optional
- Upgrade to Ebike (selected when booking the tour)
- Half board
- Transportation to/from Faro
- Local turist tax (if due)
- Administration fee (20,- Euro)
Bikes
You can choose from these bikes on the tour.
As long as you are active on the pedals, the electric motor assists the rider up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The motor is powered by a removable, rechargeable battery that lasts 35-65 km on a single charge. The e-bikes are equipped with lights and a rear rack, where a bicycle bag can be attached. Additionally, a small repair kit is included.
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.
Equipment included in the bike rental:
- Saddle bag (water repellent)
- Handlebar bag (water repellent)
- Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
- Combination lock
Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.
Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.
The flights to/from Faro are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
- You arrange your transportation
Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
Local transportation
Transfer from Faro Airport T/R is included on this tour.
On this tour you will be accommodated in 4-star hotels with breakfast included. All the hotels have swimmingpools.
In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.
On this tour breakfast is included every day.
There will be restaurants and cafés along the route, where it will be easy to find lunch and coffee breaks, as well as dinner.
For tours that extend over 24, 25 and 31 December, a Christmas/New Year's dinner is included (drinks to be purchased locally) - as restaurants in the city are either closed or fully booked on these days.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
This tour has difficulty grade 2.
Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.
Read more about our Grading System
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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