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Algarve Self Guided Bike Tour

6 Days Sunshine from €750 p/p

Self Guided Algarve bike tour from Tavira to Lagos, following little traveled inland country roads, passing fragrant orange groves and fields of fig, almond and carob as we cycle back to the sparkling beaches the Algarve famous for. 
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​All bikes and gear are wiped down with alcohol solution before and after each use as part of our Covid-19 health & safety measures. ​​

Cycling in the Algarve

Our Algarve bike tour explores the almost forgotten and untouched interior of this region that is known mostly for its excellent beaches and many golf courses. This part of Southern Portugal gets around 300 days of sunshine a year and offers some of the finest cycling conditions in Europe. 

You will ride through country lanes dotted with olive, fig, almond, carob and orange groves rooted in stunning red earth, passing countless villages and the occasional Moorish Castle along the way. 

Although the focus of this cycling route is the rural interior, you will not stray too far from the sparkling coastline though, and you will be able to dip in the warm waters of the Algarve.

This warm, sunny bike tour offers on top of great rides, the unbeatable Portuguese hospitality, superb food (particularly fresh grilled fish!) beautiful beaches and great accommodation. 

Day to Day

Day 1 - Tavira Loop
42 km / 26 mi
Arriving by train from Lisbon or Faro it’s a short walk to your accommodation in the centre of Tavira. Optional warm up ride to get the legs moving. ​
Tavira short loop elevation profile
Day 2 - Tavira to Estoi
43 km 
​/ ​27 mi
Cycle through the Barrocal, a region between the coast and the hills of the interior, today a thriving community where many of the region's traditional crafts are still found, one town still uses the rind and millstone to grind corn and wheat.
Tavira to Estoi elevation profile
Day 3 - Estoi to Olhão Loop
38 km / 24 mi
A short ride today toward the large fishing port of Olhão a bustling town with maze like streets and white washed buildings with flat roofs resembling something closer to a  North African  port.
Estoi to Olhão Loop elevation profile
Day 4 - Estoi to Vale Fuzeiros
57 km / 35 mi
Ride out past the fascinating Roman Ruins of Milreu. After the ruins continue through the unique countryside of the Algarve. On one particular stretch you pass fig trees, orange trees, pomegranate and quince. 
Estoi to Vale Fuzeiros elevation profile
Day 5 - Vale Fuzeiros to Lagos
62 km / 39 mi
Riding parallel to the river Arade between the sea and the Serra de Monchique. Rolling hills and bucolic countryside, all the way into the walled coastal town of Lagos.
Vale Fuzeiros to Lagos elevation profile

Algarve Cycling in the Press

Two wheels in the Algarve: Roman cobbles, perfect scenery and the deep blue Atlantic

Outstanding accommodation

Comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms, ranging from boutique hotels, country inns, manor houses and seaside B&B's - all chosen for comfort, charm and convenience to sights. All photos show the actual hotels we use.

Exceptional value

  • 5 Night’s accommodation
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • Bikes delivered and collected directly from your hotel
  • Choice of touring bike or upgrade to an Ebike (+€190) 
  • Bikes delivered and collected directly from your hotel
  • Ortlieb front bar bag
  • Ortlieb Panniers 2 x 20L
  • Adjustable Helmet
  • Flat pedals
  • Brand new water bottle to keep
  • Spare tube, tire levers, multi tool, mini pump & lock​
  • Digital SmartGuide with offline navigation
  • Detailed route maps with turn by turn directions
  • Detailed Itinerary with restaurant and sight seeing recommendations
  • 9:00 to 19:00 Phone Support - 7 Days a Week

Optional Extras

Daily Luggage Shuttle
€370
(per group, up to 4 people)
Bags left daily at reception and collected by 10am.

Single Supplement
​€390
(per person)
Extra cost for having a single room to yourself.

​​E-bike Upgrade
​€190 per bike


Private Airport Transfer
Price on request.

Quality Assured

Thanks for the wonderful tour! The trip really was just what I had hoped - good exercise and an alternative way to explore the countryside. I definitely hope to return to Portugal, it's lovely.
Caitlin, Georgia
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Go E-Bike!

E-bikes are available as optional upgrades for this tour. Why go electric? If you love cycling but don't like uphills or head winds, electric assisted e-bikes are the way to ride.

​Our premium e-bikes feature powerful, German made electric motors and a high capacity battery.
Find out more here.
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