Roadbike East & West in Spa Hotels in Olhão & Lagos 3.21

by Algarve Cycling
Region
Algarve
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Not Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Experience the Algarve on this diverse cycling journey that takes you through its unspoiled inland and along breathtaking coastal routes. Starting in Olhão, ride past peaceful orange groves, charming villages, and into the rolling hills of the Serra do Caldeirão. Enjoy views of flowering broom and rockrose bushes, with valleys lined by cork oak and eucalyptus forests. This tour combines athletic challenges with cultural gems and natural beauty – perfect for anyone wanting to discover the Algarve's true diversity.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival

Day 2: Bike tour 1: Olhão – Tavira – Stª Catarina do Bispo – São Brás de Alportel – Corotelo – Estoi – Olhão

79 km 801 m

D2

Bike tour 1: Olhão – Tavira – Stª Catarina do Bispo – São Brás de Alportel – Corotelo – Estoi – Olhão

Day 3: Bike tour 2: Olhão – Estoi – São Romão – Barranco do Velho – Javali – Mesquita – Stª Catarina do Bispo – Moncarapacho – Olhão

81 km 1218 m

D2

Bike tour 2: Olhão – Estoi – São Romão – Barranco do Velho – Javali – Mesquita – Stª Catarina do Bispo – Moncarapacho – Olhão

Day 4: Bike tour 3: Olhão – São Brás de Alportel – Barranco do Velho – Cachopo – Stª Catarina do Bispo – Moncarapacho – Quelfes – Olhão

95 km 1432 m

D2

Bike tour 3: Olhão – São Brás de Alportel – Barranco do Velho – Cachopo – Stª Catarina do Bispo – Moncarapacho – Quelfes – Olhão

Day 5: Bike tour 4: Porto Lagos – Monchique – Foia – Marmelete – Aljezur – Bensafrim – Lagos

85 km 1527 m

D2

Bike tour 4: Porto Lagos – Monchique – Foia – Marmelete – Aljezur – Bensafrim – Lagos

Day 6: Bike tour 5: Lagos – Praia da Luz – Burgau – Salema – Raposeira – Vila do Bispo – Sagres – Lagos

91 km 1089 m

D2

Bike tour 5: Lagos – Praia da Luz – Burgau – Salema – Raposeira – Vila do Bispo – Sagres – Lagos

Day 7: Bike tour 6: Lagos – Odiáxere – Cotifo – Romeiras – Marmelete – Casais – Odiáxere – Lagos

74 km 1100 m

D2

Bike tour 6: Lagos – Odiáxere – Cotifo – Romeiras – Marmelete – Casais – Odiáxere – Lagos

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Algarve

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