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Algarve road cycling holiday

Algarve road cycling holiday Sagres-Tavira. Self-guided 8 days – 7 nights.
Every day all year round. The tour is available in short and long versions. For guided tours send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com

Also available 5 days – 4 nights Albufeira – Tavira and 4 days – 3 nights Faro – Tavira send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com

For guided tours for groups, cycling clubs, and teams we can tailor any program!
More than 550 km (340 miles) of spectacular and challenging tracks.

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Self-guided Algarve road cycling Tour on a road bike

This Algarve road cycling holiday features many highlights. Nice rides will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Algarve. The beauty of the Southwest Algarve and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is superb and it’s excellent for road biking. The Algarve region is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine, the Algarve offers excellent temperatures to enjoy cycling at any time of year. Average temperatures vary between 15 degrees in January to 30 degrees in August and 20 degrees in November. More than 550 km (340 miles) of spectacular and challenging tracks. This program leads you along the Algarve coastline and into the backyards over quiet roads and through typical small villages in the hilly hinterland.

Cycle on your first cycle day in the region of Sagres and cycle over quiet roads in the hills of the magnificent Vicentine Coast Natural Park. From here you cycle the next 3 days through country roads. From cycling through the country roads, you’ll cycle the hills of the Algarve with a beautiful view of the coast. On the last cycling day, there is a Tavira loop ride which will let you see all the best of Tavira. So jump on your road bike and discover the Algarve on two wheels!

The fascinating view of the Algarve coast together with the typicality of the local towns and villages

Explore the typical Algarve traditions
Discover incredible landscapes over the coast and the mountains
Cross Portuguese traditional villages and towns through the Algarve region
Savor the gastronomic local specialties of the Algarve
Charming 4* Hotels
Visit “Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina”
The Historical city of Lagos owns a remarkable place in Portuguese history.
Tavira is a beautiful historic coastal town and it’s only 20 km from the Spanish border

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Day 1

Check in

Check-in from 13.00 in your hotel in Sagres. For those who want to have an airport pick up please contact us. After your arrival, you get an introduction and description of the tour; any questions will be welcome! After the briefing, you'll store your bikes or take a look at the bikes you may have rented.

Day 2

Sagres to Lagos

On your first cycling day, you start from the beautiful town of Sagres. The region of Sagres has a wonderful "Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina" (Algarve Southwest natural park and the Vicentina coast), and the Saint Vicent Cape is the furthest western point of Europe. Today you’ll cycle over quiet roads in the hills of the magnificent Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

Long Version
Distance: 103.85km
Maximum Elevation: 358m
Minimum elevation: 7m
Ascent: 967m
Descent: 978m

Short Version

Distance: 59.60km
Maximum Elevation: 102m
Minimum elevation: 8m
Ascent: 579m
Descent: 591m

Day 3

Lagos to Portimão

You can start the day by visiting the historical city of Lagos, which is a remarkable place in Portuguese history. Today you will cross the Valleys and typical quiet countryside roads of the Algarve with the impressive Monchique Mountains, the highest point of the Algarve.

Long version
Distance: 94.86km
Maximum Elevation: 878m
Minimum elevation: 0m
Ascent: 1.436m
Descent: 1.419m

Short Version

Distance: 66.30km
Maximum Elevation: 491m
Minimum elevation: -7m
Ascent: 889m
Descent: 866m

Day 4

Portimão to Albufeira

Another day off the beaten track. Today you’ll continue cycling over the quiet country roads through small villages with their traditional cafes where you can taste all kinds of Portuguese delicatessen and of course the typical products of the Algarve. Stop for a coffee in São Bartolomeu de The countryside around Messines is lush and green with fruit trees galore on both sides of the roads - there are also lots of roadside stalls selling fruit along the way.

Long - Short
Distance: 65.99km
Maximum Elevation: 181m
Minimum elevation: 8m
Ascent: 444m
Descent: 428m

Day 5

Albufeira to Faro

The town of Albufeira is the major resort town in the Algarve this "once upon a time" fishing village has expanded and now has over 15,000 permanent residents. There are plenty of bars. You can find many good sandy beaches. The backyards of Albufeira are easy going and the fascinating view of the Algarve coast with the typical local towns and villages express some of the most wonderful cycling experiences you will ever forget! You will cycle through the town of Salir with the white charming houses surrounded by olive and almond trees.

Long Version
Distance: 118.70km
Maximum Elevation: 608m
Minimum elevation: 40m
Ascent: 1.831m
Descent: 1.835m

Short Version

Distance: 71.27km
Maximum Elevation: 302m
Minimum elevation: 18m
Ascent: 775m
Descent: 801m

Day 6

Faro to Tavira

Today's ride is mostly through the Hills of the Algarve. Leaving Faro you are soon cycling on quiet country roads heading inland. You will cycle through Cachopo which has the biggest parish with almost 200,00km2 s. It’s a very traditional village that is well known for the production of honey, wool, and cork. The production of cork which is taken from the Cork Oak is harvested every 9 years.

Long Version
Distance: 114.51km
Maximum Elevation: 523m
Minimum elevation: 3m
Ascent: 1.489m
Descent: 1.478m

Short Version

Distance: 68.08km
Maximum Elevation: 329m
Minimum elevation: 4m
Ascent: 629m
Descent: 621m

Day 7

Tavira Loopride

Tavira is a beautiful historic coastal town and only 20km away from the Spanish border. Tavira's main point of reference is the Gilão River and its Roman pedestrian bridge. Most of the city's tourist attractions are on the south side of the bridge, including what remains of the ancient city walls and Castle. Today you will cycle a nice loop ride through Vila Real de Santo António along the splendid hills of the Algarve. The town of Vila Real de Stº António is situated on the Rio Guadiana. The river splits the Algarve from Spain. If you stand eastern side of Vila Real you can see the Spanish coastline and the bridge over the river that connects the town to Ayamonte in Spain.

Long Version
Distance: 129.72km
Maximum Elevation: 380m
Minimum elevation: 9m
Ascent: 1.788m
Descent: 1.788m

Short Version

Distance: 65.25km
Maximum Elevation: 382m
Minimum elevation: 9m
Ascent: 1.049m
Descent: 1.049m

Day 8

Departure

End of the program with optional transfer to Faro airport or to another location of your choice.

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All prices are based on double rooms. Departures all days
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Prices Jan-Feb-Mar-Nov-Dec

Double room per person €990 -Single charge €370

Prices April-May-Oct

Double room per person €1150 - Single charge €500

Prices Jun-Sept

Double room per person €1490 - Single charge €780

Prices July-August

Double room per person €1700 - Single charge €1020

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Included

7 nights lodging in a 4* hotels
Daily breakfast
Welcome briefing and information about the tour day
Luggage transfer between hotels
Carbon road bike
Bike fitting
Helmet
Travel pack per booking
Standard pedals or Fitting pedals (SPD, SPDSL, LOOK; KEO)

Travel pack included:

Hotel vouchers
1 Garmin GPS with route files per bike
1 set of puncture repair kits for each of the two bikes
1 lock for each two bikes

Not Included

Half Board 7 dinners €260
Lunches and drinks
Airport transfers Faro - Sagres €130 1-4 persons
Airport transfer Tavira - Faro airport €50 1-4 persons
Easter-Christmas - New Year's Day supplements

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Algarve road cycling holiday

Nice rides will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Algarve

Moderate

All year round

4* Hotels

From €990

Carbon road

80-120km

30-50Km

Description

Algarve road cycling holiday

Self-guided Algarve road cycling Tour on a road bike

The fascinating view of the Algarve coast together with the typicality of the local towns and villages

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