Prices
Is this tour for me?
Get In Touch
Highlights
Explore the best of Portugal’s Algarve region by bike
Experience life in the Algarve, exploring small villages along the coast and golden sand beaches.
Take in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from The Fortress of Sagres.
Enjoy the freshest seafood and the best wines produced in the Algarve while dining at seaside restaurants and visiting wineries.
Explore the fascinating rock formations of the Algarve’s most famous cave, Benagil.
Portugal’s southernmost region, the Algarve, is yours to discover on this 8-day road cycling tour exploring beaches, coastal villages, and ancient sites. The Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour is conveniently available for you to enjoy as either a guided or self-guided tour. This cycling holiday in Portugal’s stunning Algarve will render you enchanted!
The Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour takes you from the westernmost tip of the Algarve, Sagres, through Lagos, Vilamoura, Faro, Tavira, and more. This all-encompassing ride will immerse you in the rich and mesmerizing atmosphere of the Algarve, introducing you to its charming people, dramatic landscapes, and of course its heavenly food and wine!
Pedal through the vibrant capital city of Faro, enjoying its magnetic atmosphere as you soak up the sights and sounds. Discover a sleepy seaside fisherman’s village, indulge in the freshest seafood in Portugal, and then explore natural reserves set on beautiful coastline, experiencing a bird-lovers paradise.
Optimal climate, excellent air quality, and well-maintained roads make this cycling tour in the Algarve the perfect adventure for cyclists. Book the Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour today!
Portugal’s southernmost region, the Algarve, is yours to discover on this 8-day road cycling tour exploring beaches, coastal villages, and ancient sites. The Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour is conveniently available for you to enjoy as either a guided or self-guided tour. This cycling holiday in Portugal’s stunning Algarve will render you enchanted!
The Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour takes you from the westernmost tip of the Algarve, Sagres, through Lagos, Vilamoura, Faro, Tavira, and more. This all-encompassing ride will immerse you in the rich and mesmerizing atmosphere of the Algarve, introducing you to its charming people, dramatic landscapes, and of course its heavenly food and wine!
Pedal through the vibrant capital city of Faro, enjoying its magnetic atmosphere as you soak up the sights and sounds. Discover a sleepy seaside fisherman’s village, indulge in the freshest seafood in Portugal, and then explore natural reserves set on beautiful coastline, experiencing a bird-lovers paradise.
Optimal climate, excellent air quality, and well-maintained roads make this cycling tour in the Algarve the perfect adventure for cyclists. Book the Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour today!
Read more
Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Faro
Bem-Vinda (welcome)! You have arrived in the Algarve.
A staff member will greet you at the airport and provide you with a briefing on the tour. A transfer will then take you to your accommodations in Sagres and you can brush up on some important Portuguese expressions along the way! If you have opted to have this tour guided and your arrival time permits, you will have the option to cycle to Faro Beach and can also visit the Fortress of Sagres.
Enjoy your first dinner in Sagres tonight and become pleasantly acquainted with life in the Algarve.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sagres
Distance: None
Meals (Guided): Dinner
Meals (Self-guided): None
Day 2 Seaside Villas and Coastal Villages
It’s time to get in the saddle and begin your cycling adventure in the Algarve! Today’s route is a nicely paced warm-up introducing you to the beauty of the Algarve through multiple stops at picturesque small coastal villages. Admire the picture-perfect villas that line the pristine beaches in the seaside towns of Salema and Burgau.
Tonight’s stay is a special one in Meia Praia where your accommodations will overlook the vast sea. Enjoy dinner and a stroll along the sandy shores before retiring for the night in this spectacular location.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Meia Praia
Distance: 43 km
Meals (Guided): Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals (Self-guided): Breakfast
Day 3 Algarve Grapes and Benagil Cave
Another breathtaking day of scenery awaits you as you make your way from Lagos to Armação de Pêra, a beautiful beach town set on a broad bay. A pleasant ride along the coastline today will have you bear witness to the magical lagoon of Alvor and the most famous sea cave in the Algarve, Benagil Cave, found in the quaint fishing village of Benagil. A boat tour (not included) is a must to explore the cave!
To top off this magical day, your final stop will be at a local vineyard, where you can sample some of best wines of Algarve and take in the sprawling fields of rich grapes. Tonight you’ll rest at your accommodations in Armação de Pêra, enjoying a local dinner and enjoying the cool sea breeze.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Armação de Pêra
Distance: 42 km listed
Meals (Guided): Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals (Self-guided): Breakfast
Day 4 Bird Watching and Bustling Resort Towns
Observe the landscape as it changes before your eyes today, introducing you to some of the Algarve’s most popular resort towns.
But first, a visit to Salgados Lagoon is in order. This is one of the most popular birdwatching sites in the whole of the Algarve. As one of the most important freshwater wetlands here, the lagoon is home to a variety of bird species. Spend some time enjoying this serene location, home to over 200 bird species including the Greater Flamingo, the Squacco Heron, and the Eurasian Spoonbill.
Riding on to Albufeira, one of the Algarve’s liveliest and most energetic resorts, you’ll be greeted by the magnetic energy here. Explore and soak it up! Finally, you’ll ride to the Algarve’s largest resort, where you’ll find your accommodations for tonight. Peruse the stunning marina or catch a sunset swim before enjoying another tantalizing dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilamora
Distance: 37 km
Meals (Guided): Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals (Self-guided):
Day 5 Ria Formosa Natural Reserve
Departing Vilamoura this morning, you’ll ride to Quarteira, a modest fishing village famous for its seafood and pine tree forests. Setting out from Quarteira, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the famous resorts of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, both boasting stylish contemporary architecture.
Following a taste of modernity at the resorts, delve into the splendid natural beauty of the Ria Formosa natural reserve. Known as one of the “7 Natural Wonders of Portugal”, Ria Formosa is home to over 20,000 birds and consists of a salty lagoon protected from the sea by 5 barrier islands and 2 peninsulas.
Your final ride of the day will take you into Faro, the capital of the Algarve. Explore the bustling city center, drinking in the history whilst sightseeing before ending your day in Olhão, where you’ll find tonight’s accommodations.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Olhão
Distance: 53 km
Meals (Guided): Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals (Self-guided): Breakfast
Day 6 Olhão and Tavira
Today you’ll have the chance to explore Olhão, the largest fishing port in the Algarve. Bursting with character, Olhão’s Moorish-style homes and bustling markets with stalls toting fresh fish straight from the sea make it a noteworthy stop on the tour.
Back on the road, you’ll cycle until Fuzeta and have the option to stop for a coffee and enjoy the views of the Ria Formosa salty lagoon. Today’s ride will end in one of the most emblematic locations of the Algarve, beautiful Tavira! Explore remains of ancient city bridges, churches, and castles and enjoy the myriad of restaurants, cafes, and shops that line the attractive streets here.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tavira
Distance: 30 km
Meals (Guided): Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals (Self-guided): Breakfast
Day 7 Fabrica Beach and Vila Real de Santo António
Leaving Tavira behind, ride to Vila Real de Santo António by way of the charming hilltop village of Cacela-a-Velha. Seize your chance to experience one of the best beaches in the world, Fabrica Beach, tucked just below the village.
Arriving in Vila Real de Santo António, feeling the rush of having just completed over 200 km of cycling across the Algarve! Vila Real de Santo António is set on the Guadiana River that separates southeast Portugal from its neighbour Spain. Rebuilt in its entirety after a catastrophic earthquake in 1755, the city is a sight to behold, boasting beautiful Pombaline architecture and an impressive central town plaza.
Enjoy the ambience of this unique Portuguese town, soaking up your final moments on the tour and enjoying an unforgettable final meal tonight.
Overnight Location: Vila Real de Santo António
Distance: 35 km
Meals (Guided): Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals (Self-guided): Breakfast
Day 8 Departure
Today you’ll say goodbye to the beautiful Algarve, taking with you the many magical memories you’ve made over the past seven days! A private transfer will take you to Faro Airport (FAO) where you will depart.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals (Guided): Breakfast
Meals (Self-guided): Breakfast
Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour Price and Dates
Both guided and self-guided tour options are run as a private tour for your group only.Private Self-guided Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour
Prices below are per person:- Self-guided Groups of 2: from EUR1144* per person
Private Guided Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour
Prices below are per person:- Guided Groups of 8: from EUR2606* per person
Accommodation on the Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour
This tour is based in 4-star hotels. All accommodations on the tour offer comfortable rooms with great locations. Rooms are double occupancy and single travelers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel (please inquire for the prices). In some cases, on fixed-departure tour with a mixed group, it might be possible to match the single travellers up.
What’s included in the Best of the Algarve Cycling Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners are included in guided tour and 7 breakfasts are included in self-guided tour (with an option to upgrade to Half Board).
Accommodations
Accommodation for 7 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
Personal and luggage transfer to and from the airport is included, as well as luggage transfers between your accommodations throughout the tour. Guided tour option also includes support van services.
Also Included
Guided tour option:
- Touring bike
- English speaking guide
- Support van
- Personal insurance
- 24/7 mobile support
- Taxes and road tolls
- Entrance fees to monuments or vineyards
Self-guided tour option:
- Touring bike
- GPS
- Personal insurance
- 24/7 mobile support
Not included
- International flights
- Visas if required
- Travel insurance
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Meals or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
Optional Extras
- Activities and excursions unless otherwise mentioned as included
- Single room supplements
- Solo traveller supplements
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- Upgrade to Half Board (for self-guided option)
- Bike side bags rental
- How hard is the Best of the Algarve Cycling tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Portugal?
- Are meals included on the Best of the Algarve Cycling tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Sagres to start this tour?
- Is the Best of the Algarve Cycling tour in English?
- Where does the Best of the Algarve Cycling tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Portugal?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Portugal?
- When is the best time to travel to Portugal for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3/5. You will be cycling up to 53 km daily. Although most of the route is on paved paths, there might be some gravel or cobblestone paths. You should be fit and comfortable on a bike and used to cycling this distance.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners are included in guided tour option and 7 breakfasts are included in self-guided tour option.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance. Please note that the bike insurance for this tour is not included (as such services are not available in Portugal) and you are in charge of looking after your bike during the tour.
You can fly into Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Sagres.
Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.
The tour ends in Vila Real de Santo António where you will be transferred to Faro Airport (FAO).
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process.
Yes! Please make sure it’s a road bike and mention that you don’t require a bike in the booking process.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Portugal for this tour is during the spring and early fall. The region enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, so cycling during the winter can be enjoyable, but excursions to the beach may be cool. Keep in mind that the summer can get quite hot.
Customer Ratings
Algarve Nature Tours is a boutique tour operator that has welcomed visitors to Portugal since 1988. With top-notch experience and personalized service, Algarve Nature Tours aims to offer the best nature tours in the country. Choose your own dates and adventure or let them suggest an itinerary suited to your wishes.
