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Algarve Road Cycling Holiday

Algarve road cycling holiday Sagres-Tavira. Self-guided 8 days – 7 nights.
Every day all year round. The tour is available in short and long versions. For guided tours send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com

Also available 5 days – 4 nights Albufeira – Tavira and 4 days – 3 nights Faro – Tavira send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com

For guided tours for groups, cycling clubs, and teams we can tailor any program!
More than 550 km (340 miles) of spectacular and challenging tracks.

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Self-guided Algarve road cycling Tour on a road bike

This Algarve road cycling holiday features many highlights. Nice rides will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Algarve. The beauty of the Southwest Algarve and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is superb and it’s excellent for road biking. The Algarve region is blessed with over 300 days of sunshine, the Algarve offers excellent temperatures to enjoy cycling at any time of year. Average temperatures vary between 15 degrees in January to 30 degrees in August and 20 degrees in November. More than 550 km (340 miles) of spectacular and challenging tracks. This program leads you along the Algarve coastline and into the backyards over quiet roads and through typical small villages in the hilly hinterland.

Cycle on your first cycle day in the region of Sagres and cycle over quiet roads in the hills of the magnificent Vicentine Coast Natural Park. From here you cycle the next 3 days through country roads. From cycling through the country roads, you’ll cycle the hills of the Algarve with a beautiful view of the coast. On the last cycling day, there is a Tavira loop ride which will let you see all the best of Tavira. So jump on your road bike and discover the Algarve on two wheels!

The fascinating view of the Algarve coast together with the typicality of the local towns and villages

Explore the typical Algarve traditions
Discover incredible landscapes over the coast and the mountains
Cross Portuguese traditional villages and towns through the Algarve region
Savor the gastronomic local specialties of the Algarve
Charming 4* Hotels
Visit “Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina”
The Historical city of Lagos has a remarkable place in Portuguese history.
Tavira is a beautiful historic coastal town and it’s only 20 km from the Spanish border

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Day 1

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Private arrival transfer (optional) from Faro airport to the hotel in Sagres. Covered by the "Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina" (Algarve Southwest natural park and the Vicentina coast), the Saint Vicent Cape is the furthest western point of Europe.

Day 2

Sagres to Lagos

Cycling through the quieter roads you will cycle, involved in the hills of the magnificent Vicentine Coast Natural Park, great natural wonder. Long Version

Distance: 103.85 km
Maximum Elevation: 358 m
Minimum elevation: 7 m
Ascent: 967 m
Descent: 978 m

Medium Version

Distance: 59.60 km
Maximum Elevation: 102 m
Minimum elevation: 8 m
Ascent: 579 m
Descent: 591 m

Day 3

Lagos to Portimão

Starting the day visiting the historical city of Lagos, which was remarkable for the Portuguese Discoveries; follow the track to the impressive hills of Monchique. Long Version

Distance: 94.86 km
Maximum Elevation: 878 m
Minimum elevation: 0 m
Ascent: 1.436 m
Descent: 1.419 m

Medium Version

Distance: 66.30 km
Maximum Elevation: 491 m
Minimum elevation: -7 m
Ascent: 889 m
Descent: 866 m

Day 4

Portimão to Albufeira

The quiet roads will guide you through small villages and traditional cafes where you can taste delicacies of the region. Long Version

Distance: 114.60 km
Maximum Elevation: 308 m
Minimum elevation: 4 m
Ascent: 1.463 m
Descent: 1.447 m

Medium Version

Distance: 65.99 km
Maximum Elevation: 181 m
Minimum elevation: 8 m
Ascent: 444 m
Descent: 428 m

Day 5

Albufeira to Faro

With a route characterized by quiet trails, scroll up this path with a magnificent natural surroundings and typical country side customs. Long Version

Distance: 118.70 km
Maximum Elevation: 608 m
Minimum elevation: 40 m
Ascent: 1.831 m
Descent: 1.835 m

Medium Version

Distance: 71.27 km
Maximum Elevation: 302 m
Minimum elevation: 18 m
Ascent: 775 m
Descent: 801 m

Day 6

Faro to Tavira

Cycling mostly through the Hills of the Algarve, let yourself be involved into the different landscapes and traditions as the practice of weaving and wood crafts and basketry, gastronomy, among others. Long Version

Distance: 114.51 km
Maximum Elevation: 523 m
Minimum elevation: 3 m
Ascent: 1.489 m
Descent: 1.478 m

Medium Version

Distance: 68.08 km
Maximum Elevation: 329 m
Minimum elevation: 4 m
Ascent: 629 m
Descent: 621 m

Day 7

Tavira Loopride

Cycling along the hills this route offers exceptional views in Guadiana River, through historical city of Tavira and ancient fishing villages. Long Version

Distance: 129.72 km
Maximum Elevation: 380 m
Minimum elevation: 9 m
Ascent: 1.788 m
Descent: 1.788 m

Medium Version

Distance: 65.25 km
Maximum Elevation: 382 m
Minimum elevation: 9 m
Ascent: 1.049 m
Descent: 1.049 m

Day 8

Departure

Private departure transfer (optional) from Tavira to the airport.

Plane – You can book your airfare directly to Faro Airport or Lisbon Airport (with any connection to Faro by Bus or Train).

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All prices are based on double rooms. Departures all days
For bookings & inquiries please contact us at info@cycleclassictours.com

Prices January, February, March, November & December

Double room per person €1080 -Single charge €410

Prices April, May & October

Double room per person €1260 - Single charge €550

Prices June & September

Double room per person €1530 - Single charge €860

Prices July & August

Double room per person €1860 - Single charge €1120

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Included

7 nights lodging in a 4* hotels
Daily breakfast
Welcome briefing and information about the tour day
Luggage transfer between hotels
Carbon road bike
2 Bottles of water per bicycle
Insurance
Bike fitting
Helmet
Technical assistance
Travel pack per booking
Standard pedals or Fitting pedals (SPD, SPDSL, LOOK; KEO)

Travel pack included:

Hotel vouchers
1 Garmin GPS with route files per bike
1 set of puncture repair kits for each of the two bikes
1 lock for each two bikes

Not Included

Electric Road Bike €240
Half Board 7 dinners €290
Lunches and drinks
Airport transfers Faro - Sagres €150 1-4 persons
Airport transfer Tavira - Faro airport €60 1-4 persons
Easter-Christmas - New Year's Day supplements

Special note:

*Easter - €35 per person for double room and €60 for single room - 23^th, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th and 31^th March
*New year - €35 per person for double room and €60 for single room - 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st December 2024 and 1^st January 2025
*Christmas Eve dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 24^th December: €40
*Christmas Eve dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 24^th December: €60
*Christmas dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 25^th December: €40
*Christmas dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 25^th December: €60
*New Year's Eve dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 31^st December: €120
*New Year's Eve dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 31^st December: €150

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Algarve Road Cycling Holiday

Nice rides will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Algarve

Moderate

All year round

4* Hotels

From €1080

Included

80-120km

30-50Km

€240

€290

Description

Algarve Road Cycling Holiday

Self-guided Algarve road cycling Tour on a road bike

The fascinating view of the Algarve coast together with the typicality of the local towns and villages

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