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Algarve Coast Sagres to Tavira 8-Day Self-Guided Cycling Tour (Level 2)
A cycling holiday along the Algarve could not be more diverse. You cycle from Europe‘s southwesternmost point, the Cape St. Vincent all the way to the Spanish-Portuguese border town Vila Real de Santo Antonio. En route you experience stunning sceneries, romantic fishing villages with lots of tradition, bustling historic centres, secluded bays framed by steep cliffs, fabulous views across the sea and countless endless sandy beaches inviting you to linger or swim. Enjoy the Portuguese hospitality with its excellent cuisine and discover a multifaceted and stunningly beautiful coastline during this cycle holiday from West to East!
Overall, you cycle on gently hilly terrain with mostly only short ascents. Often on cycle paths, agricultural paths and side roads with very little traffic, short sections however also on roads with heavy traffic. Over longer sections you also cycle on gravel paths.
If you would like to rent a Bike (99 EUR) or E-Bike (269 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking
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Arrival in Sagres
Explore the coastal town with its impressive fortress or enjoy the nearby beaches.
Sagres – Lagos approx. 45 – 55 km
The first cycle tour already brings you to a very special highlight, the famous lighthouse situated at the Cape St. Vinzenz, Europe’s southwesternmost point. From the cliffs with a height of nearly 75 metres protruding vertically from the Atlantic you have a spectacular view over the sea and can listen to the roaring waves. You continue over gentle hills into the fishing village Salema and proceed onto the beach of Burgau. You will be impressed by the famous Ponta da Piedade situated before the gates of Lagos, a marvellous nature monument and one of the best-known picture postcard motifs of the Algarve. In the lively harbour town of Lagos you can ponder this exciting day over a nice glass of wine.
Lagos – Portimao approx. 35 km
The beach of Meia offers you today the first opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing sea. Here at low tide observe the countless beach combers on the lookout for delicacies. In Odiáxere a visit to the church dating back to the 16th century is very rewarding and in Alvor a stroll across the market Morabito de São Pedro and through the narrow alleyways of the historic centre. Enjoy a break here in a typical restaurant offering the catch of the day. You continue cycling along the coast enjoying fantastic views across the sea. Linger for a bit at the beautiful sandy beach Praia da Rocha, before arriving leisurely in your Day Finish Portimao in the afternoon.
Portimao – Albufeira approx. 35 km
Initially the cycle path leads you along the river Arade into the village Ferragudo with its beautiful church and marvellous views across the estuary. You proceed past olive-, cypresses-, orange-, fig- and cork oak trees to Lagoa. There we recommend you try a traditional Portuguese pastry und visit the chapel Senhora da Rocha situated on a ledge above the sea. Extensive sandy beaches are en route to one of the best known holiday resorts on the Algarve. Albufeira is also your Day Finish.
Albufeira – Faro approx. 50 km
In the fishing village Olhos de Água there is a stunning beach where you can take a break. Feel the sea breeze on your face and enjoy the fine sand between your toes. In Vilamoura you pass one of the largest marinas of the country and then cycle through pine forests towards the Ria Formosa nature park, one of Portugal‘s seven natural wonders. Then already in the distance the capital of the Algarve, Faro, appears. Discover the famous historic centre with its lovely restaurants and lively alleyways.
Faro – Tavira approx. 40 km
You continue along the cycle path through the Ria Formosa nature park. Always with the offshore islands in your field of vision, the few clouds over the Atlantic are reflected in the salt lakes. In Olhão you can take a coffee break at the busy market and enjoy observing the locals on their daily errands. After that you leisurely continue into the fishing village Fuseta with its characteristic white houses. Today’s cycle tour ends on the venerable Roman bridge in the town centre of Tavira. Enjoy the evening in one of the most beautiful and most characteristic towns of the Algarve.
Excursion to Vila Real de Santo Antonio approx. 60 km
Today again the Ria Formosa nature park with its lagoons is your companion. You cycle through pine forest at the beach of Monte Gordo and the dune forest of Vila Real de Santo António until the border between Portugal and Spain. You follow the border river Guadiana for a bit northwards before you proceed over gentle hills, past orange- and olive groves back towards Tavira. Now at the latest we recommend you toast to a successful and very eventful cycle holiday.
Departure or extension
Tours marked with are special prices.
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Jan 11 2025 | Jan 18 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Jan 18 2025 | Jan 25 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Jan 25 2025 | Feb 01 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Feb 01 2025 | Feb 08 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Feb 08 2025 | Feb 15 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Feb 15 2025 | Feb 22 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Feb 22 2025 | Mar 01 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Mar 01 2025 | Mar 08 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Mar 08 2025 | Mar 15 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Mar 15 2025 | Mar 22 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Mar 22 2025 | Mar 29 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Mar 29 2025 | Apr 05 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 05 2025 | Apr 12 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 12 2025 | Apr 19 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 19 2025 | Apr 26 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Apr 26 2025 | May 03 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 03 2025 | May 10 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
May 10 2025 | May 17 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
May 17 2025 | May 24 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
May 24 2025 | May 31 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
May 31 2025 | Jun 07 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jun 07 2025 | Jun 14 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jun 14 2025 | Jun 21 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jun 21 2025 | Jun 28 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jun 28 2025 | Jul 05 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jul 05 2025 | Jul 12 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jul 12 2025 | Jul 19 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jul 19 2025 | Jul 26 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Jul 26 2025 | Aug 02 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Aug 02 2025 | Aug 09 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Aug 09 2025 | Aug 16 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Aug 16 2025 | Aug 23 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Aug 23 2025 | Aug 30 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Aug 30 2025 | Sep 06 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Sep 06 2025 | Sep 13 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Sep 13 2025 | Sep 20 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Sep 20 2025 | Sep 27 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,928€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,329€ | |||||
Sep 27 2025 | Oct 04 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 04 2025 | Oct 11 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 11 2025 | Oct 18 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 18 2025 | Oct 25 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Oct 25 2025 | Nov 01 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,648€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
Nov 01 2025 | Nov 08 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Nov 08 2025 | Nov 15 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Nov 15 2025 | Nov 22 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Nov 22 2025 | Nov 29 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Nov 29 2025 | Dec 06 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Dec 06 2025 | Dec 13 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,498€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ |
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