Trans-Algarve Pleasure Coast Tour 3.11b

by Algarve Cycling
Region
Algarve
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Discover the perfect blend of active cycling and wellness on this unforgettable Trans-Algarve tour. Over 10 days and 8 scenic stages, you will ride 277 km along one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines - from the Spanish border to the Cape of São Vicente, the continent’s southwestern tip. Each night, relax in carefully selected 4-star wellness hotels, offering spa areas, saunas, and the perfect atmosphere to recharge. The route follows the Atlantic, passing through the Ria Formosa Natural Park, long sandy beaches, tranquil lagoons, and the iconic golden cliffs and hidden coves of the Algarve’s west coast.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival

Day 2: Bike tour 1: Faro – Vila Real de Santo António (by train) – Tavira

33 km 281 m

D1

Bike tour 1: Faro – Vila Real de Santo António (by train) – Tavira

Day 3: Bike tour 2: Tavira – Olhão

33 km 229 m

D1

Bike tour 2: Tavira – Olhão

Day 4: Bike tour 3: Olhão – Vilamoura

42 km 247 m

D1

Bike tour 3: Olhão – Vilamoura

Day 5: Bike tour 4: Vilamoura – Armação de Pêra

35 km 305 m

D1

Bike tour 4: Vilamoura – Armação de Pêra

Day 6: Bike tour 5: Armação de Pêra – Portimão

28 km 344 m

D1

Bike tour 5: Armação de Pêra – Portimão

Day 7: Bike tour 6: Portimão – Lagos

32 km 271 m

D1

Bike tour 6: Portimão – Lagos

Day 8: Bike tour 7: Lagos – Praia de Luz

29 km 402 m

D1

Bike tour 7: Lagos – Praia de Luz

Day 9: Bike tour 8: Praia de Luz – Cabo de São Vicente – Sagres

45 km 543 m

D1

Bike tour 8: Praia de Luz – Cabo de São Vicente – Sagres

Day 10: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Algarve

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