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MTB Trans-Algarve Hill & Coast Tour 3.13
Ride Wild Algarve - MTB Adventure Across Mountains and Coast
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Description
Beyond the Usual Algarve - MTB Journey Through Wild Landscapes
Discover the Algarve like never before on this MTB journey - covering nearly 290 km from the Spanish border to Cabo de São Vicente. Ride along quiet rivers, through whitewashed villages, and across the rolling hills of the “Serra do Caldeirão”, filled with the scents of wild herbs.
Climb to the top of Foia, the Algarve’s highest peak, and take in stunning views before descending towards hidden beaches and rugged cliffs on the wild West Coast. Pedal scenic trails lined with cork oaks, pine forests, and shimmering lakes. This is pure cycling freedom through authentic landscapes and untouched nature.

What to Expect
The routes are varied from flat to mountainous, with very steep climbs and descents in between. The route is mostly on MTB trails, partly also on natural roads, offering a rewarding cycling experience while showcasing the Algarve’s diverse landscapes.
This tour is best suited for cyclists with a good level of fitness. The average cycling distance per day is 48,5 km, with daily riding times of around 3 - 4 hours.
Whether you're an experienced rider or an active traveler ready to push a little further, this self-guided Algarve cycling journey delivers the perfect balance of freedom and support - expertly designed routes, luggage transfers, and carefully chosen accommodations, all set against dramatic hills, quiet villages, and the wild Atlantic coast.
Itinerary
Welcome to the Algarve!
We will greet you either on your day of arrival or, if it falls outside our business hours or on a public holiday, on the first day of your cycling tour. At the welcome meeting, we will perfectly adjust your bike and provide you with all the essential information for your journey.
This is the moment your Algarve adventure truly begins - with comfort, confidence, and a smile.
In the morning transfer to Azinhal, near the Spanish border, for the tour start. A well-maintained road leads through an avenue, out through the village towards the border river Guadiana. The road leads into the Serra do Caldeirão, the hilly, lonely hinterland. From a hill, you can already see the small, pretty village of Odeleite, with the deep blue reservoir behind it. The route runs along the lake for a few kilometers...Pure nature! On very good roads with little traffic, you cycle through the deserted landscape, the roads lined with low bushes such as broom and rock roses. In spring, a sea of flowers. Again and again, you pass small hamlets with whitewashed, mostly uninhabited houses. The route climbs gently towards Vaqueiros, where we spend the night.
Today's tour is characterized by constant uphill and downhill. The landscape has changed. Spruce, almond, eucalyptus trees, and many types of bushes, especially medron bushes, line the path. You reach Cachopo, a quiet village with an unspoiled character. The village square with a cozy café and restaurant invites you to take a break. The trail then continues through dense spicy-scented spruce groves, over hilltops with magnificent views to the coastal area, towards Castelão. Then it goes deep down to the river "Ribeira de Odeleite", crossing an adventurous stone bridge and continuing through the river valley, shaded and rich in lush vegetation. Then uphill to the village of Parizes, along the "Rota da Cortiça", with many cork oaks to Barranco do Velho, the end of today's stage. The pension "Tia Bia", is a restaurant and very well known in the whole region for the excellent roast wild boar - Javali!
On a beautiful panoramic path on a range of hills, with spectacular views of the coastal area, we climb up to a quaint old windmill. The subsequent descent, left along the little stream Salir, ends on a high trail and continues in a steady uphill and downhill towards Salir and Benafim, typical places of the Algarve. Through the beautiful river valley of the "Ribeira de Alte," you cycle to the town of Alte, one of the most beautiful places in the Algarve. Passing a spring with a beautiful picnic area, you will go through the town on narrow cobblestone streets. Agricultural areas, with orange plantations and varied tree crops, now characterize the area. The tour continues to São Bartholomeu de Messines, where the accommodation is located in a beautifully renovated building from the 16th century.
Immediately after the start, we climb a hill with a magnificent view of the deep blue reservoir "Barragem do Funcho", which lies embedded in the green hills of the Serra. After a short relaxing descent through a beautiful valley, you reach a winding lakeside path lined with lush vegetation of broom, rockrose, and medron bushes. On this path, you follow the lake to the end of the dam wall, which you cross, and in a steep descent you reach the next, equally idyllically situated reservoir, the "Barragem do Arade". Again along the shore and then on single trails through wooded hilly terrain through the valley of the Ribeira de Odeluca. Through a shady valley, we reach the end of today's stage, the spa town of Caldas do Monchique. The town is nestled at the foot of the highest mountain in the Algarve, in a lush permanent green vegetation.
Right at the beginning of today's tour, you have to tackle the highest mountain of the Algarve, the Foia with 902 m.a.s.l.! Steep serpentine paths lead up to the summit. The reward is a breathtaking panoramic view of the coastal area and the Serra. Continue first in a short and then in a long great single trail descent down to the sea, to the largest oyster farm in the Algarve. At low tide well visible, are the nets with the oysters that protrude on stilts from the sea. A nice long path leads along the wide beach "Meia Praia" to Lagos. Over a bridge of the imposing marina, we reach the historical city. Passing the old city walls, the slave market, and the fort "Bandeira" we reach the gold coast, the "Costa d'Oiro" the most beautiful coastal section of the Algarve. The unique golden-yellow rock formations, with rock needles rising steeply from the sea, are typical for this dreamlike coastal section.
The tour begins with a detour to the Ponta da Piedade lighthouse. From there, on a hiking trail along the cliffs, the tour passes many beautiful bathing bays, up to Salema. It goes constantly easily up and down. The highest point of today's stage is at 80 m.a.s.l. at the black granite cliffs "Rocha Negra", from which one has a breathtaking view over the entire coastal area. After a short stretch inland and then again along the coast, but this time there are some steep climbs and descents to master. It leads to three bathing bays, framed by cliffs. At Sagres, you cross a steppe-like plateau that leads to Cabo de São Vicente, the most southwestern point of Europe. From there back on a beautiful coastal road to Sagres, the legendary place where the seafaring school was located, where the best sailors of Portugal were trained, who later discovered the oceans of the world. The town is located on a promontory at the tip of which is the extensive, carefully renovated fortress "Fortaleza de Sagres".
After breakfast, your journey comes to an end - perhaps with sand in your shoes, salt on your skin, and a heart full of unforgettable moments.
You want more Algarve? We are happy to extend your stay!
Availability
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DatesPrice per person
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2026/03/28 - 2026/05/26Single: 1550 € Double: 1030 €
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2026/05/27 - 2026/07/12Single: 1700 € Double: 1100 €
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2026/07/13 - 2026/09/01Single: 1900 € Double: 1350 €
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2026/09/02 - 2026/09/25Single: 1700 € Double: 1100 €
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2026/09/26 - 2026/10/29Single: 1550 € Double: 1030 €
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2026/10/30 - 2026/12/22Single: 1350 € Double: 950 €
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2026/12/23 - 2026/12/31Single: 1550 € Double: 1030 €
Details
Services included in the price:
- 7 nights with breakfast in 4*, 3* hotels and typical Portuguese guesthouses.
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation
- Welcome, info talk, bike handover, and individual adjustment
- Transfer on the second day to the starting point in Azinhal
- Detailed route description, with references to places of interest and interesting facts on the routes
- 6 carefully designed routes (GPS tracks) to download to your mobile phone or tablet
- Mobile phone holder
- Service hotline Mon-Fri 09:00 to 18:00, weekends and public holidays in case of emergency
Bikes Accessories:
- E-Touring Plus bike includes a rack and one pannier
- Rack and one pannier: possible on MTBs , except MTB+ (Additional cost of 30€)
- Included: Water bottle, Phone Holder, Air Pump, Lock, Repair kit, Spare tube
Optional against surcharge:
- Airport and location transfers on request
- GPS device rental
- Half-board and room upgrades
Bikes
eMTB-FS 29" Giant Stance E+ 2
eMTB-FS 29" Giant Stance E+ 2
eMTB-FS 29" Giant Stance E+ 2
Ride trails with confidence, control and flat-out fun. This new e-bike has a powerful motor, plush suspension, dropper post and intuitive controls that can take your trail adventures to a whole new level.
Powerful pedaling support, the new compact SyncDrive Sport motor has Smart Assist technology and is sonically tuned for smooth, quiet performance. It delivers 75Nm of torque for high power, even at low speeds on technical trails.
- Confident handling thanks to the ALUXX SL aluminum frame
- 125mm FlexPoint rear suspension and 140mm front suspension for a smooth, stable ride
- 29-inch wheels to absorb rocks and technical trail obstacles
- RideControl Dash with integrated handlebar buttons for improved ergonomic control
- New EnergyPak battery system allows for longer trail adventures
- Frame pump, lock, bottle cage
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
eMTB-FS 29" Liv Embolden E+ Pro
eMTB-FS 29" Liv Embolden E+ Pro
eMTB-FS 29" Liv Embolden E+ 1 Pro
Feel the rush on the Embolden E+ Pro. A full-suspension electric mountain bike designed to help you shred demanding trails, breeze the climbs and conquer obstacles with confidence. Nothing is off-limits now.
- 140 mm front and 125 mm rear suspension travel
- 85 Nm torque motor for powerful support
- Dropper post for adjustable saddle height
- Integrated kickstand
- Lower standover height for easier mounting and dismounting
- Frame pump, lock, bottle cage
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
eMTB PLUS 29" Swift Dynax-E Pro
eMTB PLUS 29" Swift Dynax-E Pro
eMTB PLUS 29" Swift Dynax-E Pro
Swift Dynax-E… an out of the ordinary bike!
This model is intended for people who want a change in routine and find the tranquility of the countryside or of the mountain altitudes; all this will be easier riding a Dynax-E! This bike will help you to adapt and overcome the difficulties even if you do not have a great physical conditioning to ride great distances. Dynax-E Pro has its specific geometric design to provide maximum comfort and agility under all circumstances and is well suited for both women and men.
- Frame Premium Aluminium
- Gears Shimano Deore 12-Speed
- Motor Shimano steps E7000
- 3 support levels
- Battery Shimano 504Wh
- Hydraulic disc brakes MT-420, quad piston
- Front suspension Rock Shox Recon RL 130mm with lock out
- 29” Wheels
- Frame pump, lock, bottle cage
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
MTB PLUS 29" Merida BIG.NINE
MTB PLUS 29" Merida BIG.NINE
The "BIG FOOT" Mountain Bike
Whether busting down a dirt path or cruising to class, the bike delivers versatility and value. The 29-inch wheels make quick work of rough terrain, and with disc brakes and a tunable suspension fork trail chatter is no obstacle. Combining practicality and performance, the bike features provide a hassle-free transitions from city streets to the trail.
- Frame Premium Aluminium
- Gears 1x11 speed
- Hydraulic disc brakes, dual piston
- Front suspension with lock out
- 29” Wheels
- Frame pump, lock, bottle cage
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
eTOURING PLUS Giant Anytour X E+
eTOURING PLUS Giant Anytour X E+
eTOURING+ Giant Anytour X E+
With its versatility and off-road-ready design, the AnyTour X E+ combines rugged adventure capabilities with smooth-riding comfort. Everything from the frame design to the suspension and tires is purpose-built to give you confidence, control and a smooth, pleasurable ride on roads, gravel or dirt.
- Motor: Giant SyncDrive Sport2, 75 Nm torque
- Support Levels: 5 levels of pedal assist
- Sensor System: PedalPlus 6-sensor technology
- Battery: Giant EnergyPak 625 Wh
- Drivetrain: Shimano Shadow+ 10-speed
- Brakes: 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes
- Wheels: 27.5 inch wheels for better handling
- Security: ABUS frame lock and battery lock
- Frame pump, bottle cage
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
MTB Trans-Algarve Hill & Coast Tour 3.13
Ride Wild Algarve - MTB Adventure Across Mountains and Coast
