GUIDED TOUR: Roadbike Algarve Roundtrip 3.23
Overview
The routes are varied, from flat to mountainous, with some short, steep climbs and corresponding descents. Very well-maintained, tarmac roads with very little traffic.
Itinerary
Individual arrival and check-in at the hotel. Personal welcome, travel briefing, handover and adjustment of the bikes according to your wishes by Algarve Cycling.
Today’s tour begins in Faro and leads you eastward along smooth, scenic roads. After setting off, you’ll pass by the peaceful village of Moncarapacho, offering a glimpse of the Algarve’s traditional countryside. As you continue, the route runs past the historic town of Tavira, with distant views of its iconic Roman bridge and charming architecture. The ride then continues through quiet rural landscapes, taking you towards the final destination of Monte Gordo, a popular coastal town known for its expansive beaches and relaxed vibe.
This tour begins in Monte Gordo and leads you inland through the scenic countryside of the eastern Algarve. After departing the coast, the route takes you above Castro Marim, offering views over the surrounding hills. You’ll continue along quiet roads, riding past Tavira, before heading into the rural area of Santa Catarina. From here, the route winds through the foothills towards São Brás de Alportel, a town rich in cork heritage. After São Brás, you’ll pass through Estoi, with its charming historic center, before completing the final stretch to Pechão, where the day's journey ends.
Today, the route leads across the fertile midlands, the "Barrocal", with many citrus plantations, farmland, and vineyards. After a few flat kilometres, a short climb to Corotelo and then on a flat road to the market town of Loulé. Then it is time to cross the "Ribeiro de Algibre" river valley before reaching Salir on the ridge. Once at the top, the route follows the mountain road, a brand new tarmac road with no traffic, gently up and down, past many orange groves and vineyards to Alte. The little town, with its white-painted houses and the little river flowing through the village, is one of the most beautiful in the Algarve. On to Messines and from there a long descent to Silves, the former capital of the Algarve. Finally, a long climb up to the hotel, which is located in a small valley with a thermal spring and thermal bath.
This morning, it's time to tackle the highest mountain in the Algarve and then head to the west coast on the deep blue Atlantic. First we head to the small town of Monchique. The town lies in the center of the chain of hills of the same name, the highest point of which is the Foia at 902 meters above sea level. The 11-kilometre climb to the summit begins here on a beautiful panoramic road. Once at the top, there is a breathtaking panoramic view of the coastal area to the south and west as well as the seemingly endless sea of hills of the Serra! A fantastic descent takes you through densely wooded areas to Marmelete and then westwards along the edge of the Serra, always downhill towards the coast to São Teotónio. Along the banks of the Ribeira de Seixe, the route leads to the beautiful little coastal town of Odeceixe, with one of the most beautiful beaches in the western Algarve. From here, the route is almost dead straight, accompanied by the Atlantic Ocean, down to Aljezur, the end of today's stage.
Today's stage takes you through the "Costa Vicentina" nature reserve, around the most south-westerly point in Europe and along the south coast to Lagos. The tour begins with a flat stretch, with the sea breeze from the nearby Atlantic Ocean in your face, through the unique nature reserve. Once at the bottom, the "Cabo de São Vicente" is reached, with the lighthouse complex situated on 60 meter high cliffs that drop steeply over the sea. The breathtaking view of the deep blue Atlantic invites you to take a break! The journey continues along a beautiful coastal road to Sagres, the legendary place where Henry the Navigator's school was located, where Portugal's best sailors, who later discovered the world's oceans, were trained. Afterward, on a journey along the coast, we head to our hotel in Lagos.
The last stage leads back through the centre of the country and back to Faro. To avoid the heavy traffic near the coast, the route follows secondary roads through the centre of the fertile Barrocal plain. In a steady, but very easy up and down, the route passes through numerous villages with their white-painted or colourfully painted houses and through rural areas with the typical Algarve tree cultures, such as carob, almond and olive trees, back to the capital of the Algarve, Faro. Finish off with a good dinner and reflect on the tour.
Individual departure or extension.
Availability
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DatesPrice per person
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2025/03/15 - 2025/03/22Single: 1650 € Double: 950 €
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2025/04/12 - 2025/04/19Single: 1780 € Double: 1100 €
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2025/05/10 - 2025/05/17Single: 1780 € Double: 1100 €
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2025/06/14 - 2025/06/21Single: 1950 € Double: 1250 €
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2025/07/12 - 2025/07/19Single: 2300 € Double: 1400 €
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2025/08/09 - 2025/08/16Single: 2300 € Double: 1400 €
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2025/09/13 - 2025/09/20Single: 1950 € Double: 1250 €
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2025/10/11 - 2025/10/18Single: 1780 € Double: 1100 €
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2025/11/08 - 2025/11/15Single: 1650 € Double: 950 €
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2025/12/13 - 2025/12/20Single: 1650 € Double: 950 €
Details
Services included in the price
- 7 nights with breakfast in 4* and 3* hotels
- Guided Tour with support vehicle
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation
- Welcome, info talk, bike handover, and adjustment
- Detailed route description, with references to places of interest and interesting facts on the routes
- 6 carefully designed routes 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
Optional against surcharge
- Transfers Faro Airport <-> Hotel on request
- GPS device with all daily tours
- Room upgrade
- Half-board (on Portuguese public holidays and bridge days, there may be a surcharge that may apply)
Bikes Accessories:
- Rack and one pannier: possible on Gravel Bikes (Additional cost of 30€)
- Included: Water bottle, Phone Holder, Air Pump, Lock, Repair kit, Spare tube
Bikes
ROAD CARBON Di2
ROAD CARBON plus
ROAD CARBON
eGRAVEL Di2 Plus
eGRAVEL
GRAVEL CARBON plus
GRAVEL G
GRAVEL S
GUIDED TOUR: Roadbike Algarve Roundtrip 3.23
