Gravel Biking from Alentejo to the Algarve

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Region
Algarve
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Get ready to experience the ultimate gravel biking in the Algarve! This tour takes you off the beaten path into southern Portugal's unique landscapes. Spend a week exploring dense forests, cycling past historic castles in Mértola, and riding through the abandoned mines of São Domingos. Follow old smuggling routes along the Guadiana River, with Spain just across the way, before heading south to discover the Algarve's hidden trails. Pedal through varied terrains where the countryside meets the coast, from the quiet beaches of Cacela Velha to the waters of Ria Formosa and Olhão. Along the way, you'll have the chance to enjoy the Algarve's delicious seafood and local dishes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Albernoa

Arrival in Albernoa

Day 2: Albernoa - Mértola

32 km 800 m

D1

Albernoa - Mértola

Day 3: Mértola - Minas de São Domingos - Alcoutim

40 km 1200 m

D1

Mértola - Minas de São Domingos - Alcoutim

Day 4: Alcoutim to Cacela Velha to Tavira

43 km 800 m

D1

Alcoutim to Cacela Velha to Tavira

Day 5: Tavira to Olhão Loop

37 km 120 m

D1

Tavira to Olhão Loop

Day 6: Tavira – Barrocal Algarvio loop

35 km 600 m

D1

Tavira – Barrocal Algarvio loop

Day 7: Departure from Tavira

Departure from Tavira

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Algarve

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