Rota Vicentina Self Guided Bike Tour
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7 Days Sunshine from €1260 p/pSelf Guided bike tour from Setúbal to Sagres, following the Alentejo & Algarve coast along the scenic Rota Vicentina. Plenty of sunshine, salty air and a tail wind will carry you south through rural towns and seaside villages.
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Cycling the Rota Vicentina
The Rota Vicentina Self Guided tour from Setúbal to Sagres offers you one of the most scenic and enjoyable bicycle holiday experiences in Portugal.
From friendly locals to delicious and inexpensive food as well as beautiful accommodation, the Alentejo and Algarve regions of southern Portugal are a cycle touring dream location. You'll experience a memorable montage on this coastal bike tour of Portugal, from magnificent seascapes, pastoral farmlands, working windmills, and historical monuments such as Henry the Navigator's Navigational School perched on a wild headland at Sagres, over the blue waters of the Algarve. Cycle the this route from the end of March to May and the fields are alight with wild flowers and the headlands dotted with bright pink iceplants. The many beaches along the Alentejo and Algarve coast are wonderful for mid ride swims to cool off and lazy lunches of the freshest fish. grilled to perfection and served with a glass of vinho verde. With an average 300 days of Sunshine a year, the Algarve also promises good weather for cycling even out of season. We first rode this trail in 1987 and it is still as gorgeous as it was then - find out for yourself! |
Day to DayDay 1 - Setúbal / Arrábida Loop
43 km / 27 mi Arrive in Setúbal either by train or by optional transfer and enjoy a short afternoon ride through the charming town of Azeitão and Arrábida National Park with stunning views of turquoise waters over the estuary and keep an eye out for Dolphins!
Day 2 - Setubal to Santiago do Cacem
64 km / 40 Mi Cycle along the Troia peninsula past bird sanctuaries, stunning beaches and rice fields!
Day 3 - Santiago do Cacem to Milfontes
55 km / 34 Mi Ride out through a unique cork forest popping out in front of the ocean and riding along the coast to your night's destination.
Day 4 - Vila Nova de Milfontes Loop
40 km / 25 Mi Loop inland through the pastoral countryside dotted with windmills and small villages famous for their pottery or enjoy a day off the bikes on the beach.
Day 5 - V. N Milfontes to odeceixe
57 km / 35 Mi A lovely ride on and off the headlands lit up with fluorescent ice plants all the way to Odeceixe.
Day 6 - Odeceixe to Sagres / Lagos
65 km / 40 Mi Cycling straight south into the Algarve to Portugal’s south western tip and the school of Henry the Navigator. Taxi transfer from Sagres to Lagos.
Day 7 - Farewell!
Spend extra time exploring Lagos, or visit other areas in the Algarve. From here it's easy to take the train to Lisbon or fly back home from Faro. |
Outstanding accommodationComfortable 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.
Hotel upgrade options are available for this tour. Contact us for more details. |
Exceptional value
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Optional ExtrasSingle Supplement
€390 per person Extra cost for having a single room to yourself. Private Transfer from Lisbon €95* per couple Transfer from Lisbon to Setúbal *subject to availability, rates may vary for holidays as well as transfers between 20:00 and 8:00 E-bike Upgrade €190 per bike Don't need luggage shuttle service? Save €190 per person and we'll provide panniers to carry your gear! Private Airport Transfer Lagos to Faro - price on request. |
Quality AssuredThank you so much for making my first cycling trip such an enjoyable one. Your impeccable organization ensured that everything went smoothly. Food was irresistible and the scenery spectacular. |
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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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