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Roadbike Algarve Roundtrip 3.23
Algarve Road Bike Loop – Coastlines, Peaks & Pure Freedom
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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.

Description
Algarve Road Bike Loop – From Faro to Sagres and Back
Experience the Algarve on this spectacular road bike loop tour that takes you across southern Portugal. Your journey begins in Faro, heading east along quiet, scenic roads to Monte Gordo, passing traditional villages, orchards, and the historic town of Tavira.
Ride west through the gently rolling Barrocal with its orange groves, vineyards, and whitewashed villages until reaching Caldas de Monchique, nestled among green hills and thermal springs. The highlight awaits the next day: climb Foia, the highest peak in the Algarve, for breathtaking panoramic views before an exhilarating descent to the wild West Coast, with untouched beaches and fishing villages like Odeceixe and Aljezur.
Cycle past the legendary Cabo de São Vicente and Sagres along the stunning South Coast to Lagos, known for its golden cliffs and historic old town. Your final stage takes you through the quiet, fertile hinterland back to Faro, passing almond, carob, and olive groves along the way.
This tour combines athletic challenges, varied landscapes, historic towns, and the pure freedom of road cycling – perfect for riders who want to experience the Algarve to its fullest.
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.
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's journey takes you across the fertile midlands known as the "Barrocal," an area rich with citrus plantations, farmland, and vineyards. After traveling a few flat kilometers, there's a short climb to Corotelo followed by a flat stretch leading to the market town of Loulé. Next, you'll cross the "Ribeiro de Algibre" river valley before climbing to Salir on the ridge. Once at the top, the route takes a newly paved mountain road, smooth and free of traffic, gently rolling past numerous orange groves and vineyards all the way to Alte. This charming town, known for its white-painted houses and the small river running through it, is considered one of the most picturesque in the Algarve. The journey continues to Messines, followed by a long descent to Silves, the historic capital of the Algarve. The day concludes with a challenging climb up to the hotel, nestled in a small valley complete with a thermal spring and bath.
This morning, you'll tackle the highest mountain in the Algarve before heading to the west coast along the deep blue Atlantic. The journey begins by heading to the small town of Monchique, situated at the heart of the hill chain bearing the same name, with its highest point, Foia, reaching 902 meters above sea level. The 11-kilometer climb to the summit starts here on a scenic panoramic road. Once at the top, you're rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the coastal area to the south and west, as well as the vast sea of hills of the Serra. An exhilarating descent takes you through densely wooded areas to Marmelete, then westward along the edge of the Serra, continuously downhill toward the coast to São Teotónio. The route follows the banks of the Ribeira de Seixe to the charming coastal town of Odeceixe, home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the western Algarve. From there, the route runs almost straight, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean, to Aljezur, where today's stage concludes.
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 starts with a flat stretch as you cycle with the sea breeze from the nearby Atlantic Ocean in your face, traversing the unique nature reserve. Once you reach the bottom, you arrive at the "Cabo de São Vicente," where a lighthouse stands on 60-meter-high cliffs that drop sharply over the sea. The stunning view of the deep blue Atlantic offers a perfect opportunity for a break! The journey then continues along a picturesque coastal road to Sagres, the legendary site of Henry the Navigator's maritime school, where Portugal's finest sailors, who would go on to discover the world's oceans, were trained. Afterward, you follow the coastal route heading to your hotel in Lagos.
The final stage takes you back through the heart of the country to Faro. To bypass the heavy traffic near the coast, the route utilizes secondary roads through the center of the fertile Barrocal plain. Featuring a steady, yet very gentle series of ascents and descents, the route winds through numerous villages adorned with white-painted or colorfully painted houses and traverses rural areas characterized by typical Algarve tree cultures such as carob, almond, and olive trees, leading you back to Faro, the capital of the Algarve. Conclude your journey with a satisfying dinner and take the time to reflect on the tour's highlights and experiences.
Individual departure or extension.
Availability
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DatesPrice per person
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2025/11/01 - 2025/12/23Single: 1650 € Double: 950 €
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2025/12/24 - 2025/12/31Single: 1780 € Double: 1100 €
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2026/01/01 - 2026/03/28Single: 1740 € Double: 1040 €
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2026/03/29 - 2026/05/26Single: 1870 € Double: 1190 €
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2026/05/27 - 2026/06/19Single: 2040 € Double: 1340 €
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2026/06/20 - 2026/07/15Single: 2190 € Double: 1390 €
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2026/07/16 - 2026/08/26Single: 2390 € Double: 1490 €
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2026/08/27 - 2026/09/10Single: 2190 € Double: 1390 €
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2026/09/11 - 2026/09/25Single: 2040 € Double: 1340 €
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2026/09/26 - 2026/10/30Single: 1870 € Double: 1190 €
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2026/10/31 - 2026/12/22Single: 1740 € Double: 1040 €
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2026/12/23 - 2026/12/31Single: 1870 € Double: 1190 €
Details
Services included in the price
- 7 nights with breakfast in 4* and 3* hotels.
- 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)
Single traveler supplement (not applicable if more than one room is booked.)
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 Di2+ CW - Giant DEFY ADV 0 12v Di2 Carbon Wheels
ROAD Di2+ CW - Giant DEFY ADV 0 12v Di2 Carbon Wheels
ROAD Di2+ CW - Giant DEFY ADV 0 12v Di2 Carbon Wheels
With effortless efficiency and quiet compliance, this lightweight endurance road machine helps you ride stronger and longer. The composite frame and purpose-built components smooth out rough roads and minimize fatigue.
- Carbon frame
- Groupset Shimano Electronic Di2, 11/36 12-speed, 50x34
- 32”(700c) Tubeless Carbon Wheelset
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- 2 Bottle cages, frame pump, lock
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
ROAD CARBON Di2 - Giant TCR ADV 1 PC Di2
ROAD CARBON Di2 - Giant TCR ADV 1 PC Di2
ROAD CARBON Di2 - Giant TCR ADV 1 PC Di2
Built to go faster. Whether you’re climbing, cornering or launching an attack, this all-new composite road racer is made for that moment. Lightweight, efficient, and integrated for speed, it’s engineered to give you a competitive edge in every situation.
- Carbon frame
- Groupset Shimano Electronic Di2, 11/34 12-speed, 52x36
- 32”(700c) Tubeless Wheels
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- 2 Bottle cages, frame pump, lock
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
Possibility to add Carbon Wheels
ROAD CARBON Di2 - Merida Scultura Endurance 6000
ROAD CARBON Di2 - Merida Scultura Endurance 6000
ROAD CARBON Di2 - Merida Scultura Endurance 6000
Built for long days in the saddle, this bike offers exceptional comfort without sacrificing performance. Whether you're gliding over rough roads or tackling steep climbs, the Scultura Endurance 6000 keeps you going strong with smooth control and a surprisingly gentle ride.
- Carbon frame with comfort-oriented endurance geometry
- Full carbon fork for added shock absorption
- Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 electronic, 12-speed (50x34, 11–34)
- 32" (700c) Tubeless wheels
- Hydraulic disc brakes for consistent, powerful stopping
- Clearance for up to 35 mm tires
- 2 bottle cages, frame pump, lock
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
ROAD CARBON PLUS - Giant Propel Advanced 2
ROAD CARBON PLUS - Giant Propel Advanced 2
ROAD CARBON+ - Giant Propel Advanced 2
Maximize your watts during sprints, breakaways and solo attacks. This aero road machine is built to give you a real advantage against the wind. Because small gains lead to big wins.
- Carbon frame
- Mechanical shifting
- Groupset Shimano 105, 11/34 12-speed, 52x36
- 32”(700c) Tubeless Wheels
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- 2 Bottle cages, frame pump, lock
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
eGRAVEL Di2+ Giant Revolt E+
eGRAVEL Di2+ Giant Revolt E+
eGRAVEL Di2+ Giant Revolt E+
From rough roads to gravel, dirt and mixed terrain adventures, this versatile drop bar e-bike gives you the power to ride farther and faster on any route you can dream up.
- Lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame
- Shimano EP600 motor with 85 Nm torque and Giant EnergyPak 500 Wh integrated battery
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 brake/shift levers with XT Di2 derailleur
- Shimano CS-LG700 11-speed cassette (11–50T)
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless 700x40c wheels for smooth, stable performance on varied surfaces
- 2 bottle cages, frame pump, lock
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
eGRAVEL Merida eSilex 400
eGRAVEL Merida eSilex 400
eGRAVEL Merida eSilex 400
Sometimes, all it takes is a little electric support to unlock a whole new world of riding. The Merida eSILEX 400 blends the feeling of a classic gravel bike with the subtle power of the MAHLE X35+ hub motor – giving you just enough boost to go further, climb higher, and discover the roads less travelled.
- Triple-butted aluminium frame with integrated 250 Wh battery
- 700c fast-rolling wheels with grippy gravel tires
- Shimano GRX drivetrain with double chainset for smooth, reliable shifting
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for powerful, confident braking
- Multiple mounting points on frame and fork – ideal for racks, bags, and bottle cages
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
- lock
GRAVEL CARBON PLUS Giant Revolt ADV 2
GRAVEL CARBON PLUS Giant Revolt ADV 2
GRAVEL CARBON+ Giant Revolt ADV 2
Whether you're chasing silence on remote forest roads, bikepacking into the mountains, or carving through gravel trails, the Giant Revolt Advanced 1 is your perfect all-rounder. Lightweight, responsive, and adaptable to every kind of terrain, it combines comfort and control with the power to go further than ever before.
- Dropped seatstays and thin tubing for better shock absorption
- D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system for added comfort without losing stiffness
- Shimano GRX RX-820 2x12 drivetrain for smooth, reliable shifting
- Shimano GRX RX-610 hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless 700x40c wheels for traction and comfort
- 2 bottle cages, locks
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
GRAVEL Giant Revolt 1
GRAVEL Giant Revolt 1
GRAVEL Giant Revolt 1
The all-new Giant Revolt ALUXX is your gateway to real gravel adventures. Whether you're heading out for a weekend of bikepacking or chasing winding trails far from the crowds, this bike offers the perfect mix of stability, comfort, and control.
- Lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminum frame
- Full composite fork with OverDrive steerer and 12mm thru-axle
- Flip chip rear dropout to adjust wheelbase and tire clearance (up to 53 mm)
- D-Fuse seatpost included for added comfort; compatible with 30.9 mm round or dropper posts
- Shimano GRX RX-400 hydraulic disc brakes
- Tubeless 700x38c wheels for smooth handling and grip
- 2 bottle cages, lock
- Saddle bag with spare tube and repair kit
Roadbike Algarve Roundtrip 3.23
Algarve Road Bike Loop – Coastlines, Peaks & Pure Freedom
