Algarve - double home based tour East + West Algarve

Dreamy Coast and hilly hinterland

Map

Route

Tour profile / level 2

Cycle on good natural roads, asphalted side and main roads or on newly constructed cycle paths with some challenging climbs and descents.

Day 1: Olhão

Individual arrival and check-in at your hotel.

Day 2: Olhão – Tavira – Olhão, approx. 61 km

You cycle inland from Olhão via Quelfes and Moncarapacho to Tavira. The charming old town and the lively fishing port on the riverbank form a delightful contrast. The route continues on cycle paths through Santa Luzia and Pedras d’el Rei to Fuseta. The harbor promenade there is the perfect place for a break. You then return to Olhão via the largest active fishing port in the Algarve.

Day 3: Olhão – Quinta do Lago – Faro – Olhão, approx. 58 km

Today you cycle in an arc around Faro to the "Golden Triangle". You pass the Ribeiro de Lourenço river valley, cycle through orange plantations and reach the luxury resort of Quinta do Lago. You cycle through the Ria Formosas nature reserve on a natural path to the offshore island of Ilha do Faro. You then cycle through the village of Montenegro to the capital of the Algarve, Faro. Visit the historic old town before embarking on the short return journey to Olhão.

Day 4: Olhão – Azinheiro – San Miguel – Olhão, approx. 43 km

Today’s tour takes you into the interior of the Algarve. There are many small villages here, which convey the charm of Portuguese country life in their originality. Through a sparsely populated, unspoiled area with little traffic, the route climbs up to São Miguel, the second highest mountain in the Algarve. A fantastic view of the hills of the Serra to the north and over the coast awaits you. Then it’s a relaxed downhill ride through the idyllic hinterland back to Olhão.

Day 5: Silves – Carvoeiro – Portimão – Alvor – Lagos, approx. 61 km

Heute steht ein Ortswechsel am Programm. Zunächst geht es per Transfer nach Silves, wo ihre heutige Radtour startet. Durch Weinreben, Orangen- und Zitronenhaine radeln Sie hinunter zur berühmten Felsenalgarve nach Carvoeiro. Steil zum Meer abfallende rötliche Klippen mit kleinen Sandbuchten prägen nun das Bild. Über Portimão und durch den kleinen Fischerort Alvor geht es hinauf zum breiten Mündungsdelta des Rio Alvor. Hinunter zum Meer und entlang des breiten Strandes Meia Praia gelangen Sie nach Lagos.

Day 6: Lagos – Luz – Salema – Barão de São João – Lagos, approx. 51 km

You can reach the former slave market via the palm-lined promenade of Lagos. Visit the "Fort Bandeira" and cycle to the "Costad’Ouro", the most beautiful stretch of coastline in the Algarve with golden rocks and rocky pinnacles rising steeply out of the sea. Via Praia da Luz, Burgau and a chain of hills with fantastic views of the Atlantic and the coast as far as Sagres, you cycle through the fishing village of Salema up to the picturesque village of Barão de São João. Cycle through the interior past pine, acacia and eucalyptus trees back to Lagos.

Day 7: Luz – Barão de Miguel – Bravura dam – Odiáxere – Lagos, approx. 51 km

Today’s route takes you through a picturesque hilly landscape inland, first to the village of Barão de São João. The route then continues to Bensafrim, a small village with charming, typically white houses. You cycle back to the hotel via Catifo and the Bravura dam with its wonderful variety of flora and fauna.

Day 8: Lagos

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 7 nights in 4-5* hotels

  • Daily breakfast buffet

  • Personal welcome, information meeting, bike handover and fitting

  • Luggage transport when changing accommodation

  • Detailed maps and information material

  • Digital route descriptions for download

  • Cell phone holder

  • Service hotline

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
    S1   01.01. - 26.03.24
    S2   27.03. - 31.05.24
    S3   01.06. - 10.07.24
    S4   11.07. - 31.08.24
    S3   01.09. - 30.09.24
    S2   01.10. - 31.10.24
    S1   01.11. - 31.12.24

    Extras

    Discounts
    3rd person in room with 2 full payers on request
     
    Single travellers/rooms
    Single traveller supplement 35
    Single room* on request
    * Single rooms only bookable on request - please contact us if required!
     
    Fahrräder & Zubehör
    24-speed Touring 110
    20/27-speed Trekking 140
    E-Bike Touring 170
    E-MTB 190
    Helmet rental 10
    GPS-rental 5/day
     
    Transfers
    From and to Airport Faro on request
       
    Additional nights
    Olhao (dbl/sgl) on request
    Lagos (dbl/sgl) on request

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotelbeispiele

    On your double centre based tour you will be accommodated in selected 4&5 star hotels. Accommodation will be changed once during your stay.


    Olhão: Hotel Real Marina*****

    The 5*Hotel Real Marina in Olhão impresses with its excellent location overlooking the sea and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The hotel offers 144 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a spa with indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym for your ultimate comfort and relaxation.

    The rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and LCD TV, inviting you to rest and well-being.


    Lagos: Hotel Vila Galé Lagos****

    The 4* Hotel Vila Galé Lagos overlooks the beach of Meia Praia in the Algarve and impresses with its breathtaking view of the sea. Renowned Portuguese designers such as Ana Salazar, José António Tenente, Miguel Vieira and Katty Xiomara took part in the decoration, providing original pieces and images from their fashion shows to "dress" the Vila Galé Lagos hotel.

    The hotel has spacious and comfortable rooms in various categories, from family rooms to rooms with a view and suites. It is also famous for its huge outdoor pool with an area of 1,200 m². The Hotel Vila Galé Lagos also has a Satsanga Spa with a dynamic indoor pool, three restaurants with gastronomic delicacies from the region, an equipped congress center with a capacity for 550 people, a children’s club, tennis courts, a sports center and much more.

    Bicycle

    Bicycle with panniers

    All bikes are equipped as standard with: Lock, pump, repair kit + spare tube. Touring and trekking bikes are additionally equipped with a pannier bag. Mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes do not have a device for a pannier bag. A pannier rack can be fitted here on request.

    • 24-speed Specialized Comfortbike, aluminium frame, gel saddle and front suspension.
    • 20/27-speed bikes
    • E-Bikes (Touring or MTB)

    E-Bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

    With an electric bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electric bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times.

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    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Faro (FAO)
    From there take the bus and train to Olhão. connections and prices >>here


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Olhão
    Olhão has an internationally connected bus station, which is also served by Flixbus.


    Transfer

    A tarnsfer is bookable on request - please let us know at booking!

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