Discovering the Algarve by bike!

Arrival at Faro airport and transfer by cab (approx. 25 €) to your hotel in Faro. At 6pm, our team will welcome you in the reception hall, where you will have a detailed discussion about your bike trip. The bikes are then picked up and adapted to your wishes. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that some towns in the Algarve are subject to a tourist tax. The tax must be paid at the reception. The tax varies between 1,50 € and 2,50 € per person/night.

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You discover Faro, capital of the Algarve, and its charming marina. Take the time to stroll through the old town surrounded by ramparts and admire the facades of the azulejo houses. Don't forget to look up to see the local storks nesting on the roofs of Faro.

In the morning, we provide assistance at the Assam train station in Faro at 09:30h. The bikes are loaded in the last car. The train leaves at 09:55 and arrives at 11:00 in Vila Real de Santo António. This is the end of the railroad line, so you have enough time to unload the bikes.

Then, let's get on the bike and let's go! The route first crosses Vila Real do Santo António in the direction of the sea. Then, the route continues on bike paths and natural roads through pine through pine forests, citrus groves and vineyards, always along the sea, passing through the sea, passing through the tourist resorts of Monte Gordo and Manta Rota, which are crowded with
crowded with vacationers in summer, but quiet and deserted in winter. Along the way, you will see typical Algarve trees, such as typical trees of the Algarve, such as almond, olive, carob and fig trees, which were once the main source of income for farmers. But today, due to the fall in prices they are no longer sufficient to meet their needs. You pass through the villages of Cacela Velha, Fabrica and then Cabanas, with a beautiful paved promenade and its fortress from the 17th century fortress. We continue through the numerous lagoons, passing by the salt ponds, the famous salt exploitation "Flor de Sal" and along the unique natural park "Ria Formosa" towards Tavira, the final destination of today's stage. The Gilão River flows through the middle of Tavira and along the shore of a beautiful promenade with many small and romantic fish restaurants.The countless small bridges are reminiscent of Venice, which is why Tavira is also called the "Venice of the Algarve".

You take small paths through the lagoons and salt marshes to reach the Ria Formosa nature reserve, refuge for many migratory birds. You then continue your way along the sea and green golf courses, passing Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. The route then takes you to the marina of Vilamoura, one of the largest private ports in Portugal with more than 800 mooring points. After going around the port, you continue along the fine sandy beaches to Olhos de Água, a typical Portuguese village near Albufeira.

Leave Portimão and continue your way over small hills to the sea. You then follow the coast to reach Lagos and its magnificent historic center. Then reach the Cape of Lagos, Ponta da Piedade where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Algarve from the top of the eroded cliffs with ocher reflections. Your route then continues along the golden coast “Costa d’Oiro” to Praia da Luz, a small, quiet seaside village with its old church and fortress. After a final, somewhat sporty climb, your efforts will be rewarded by the exceptional view offered by the descent to the charming village of Salema.

You leave Praia Da Luz or Salema and cycle through rolling fields to the village of Raposeira. Wind through the narrow streets of the village before continuing your journey to Vila da Bispo. You then cross a large plateau to reach the Cape Saint-Vincent lighthouse located on a rocky promontory 80m high. Considered until the 14th century as the end of the world, Cape Saint-Vincent offers a breathtaking panorama of the Atlantic Ocean and its impressive cliffs.

Finally, you finish your stage by pedaling along the coast to the small town of Sagres. A haven for surfers, the town stands out from other seaside resorts with its tranquility and natural side.

Don't forget to visit the imposing fortress of Sagres which once housed the navigation school of Henry the Navigator and which bears witness to the great Portuguese explorations of the 15th century.

After breakfast, enjoy one last glimpse of the majestic surroundings of Sagres. Then, you'll be transferred by minibus to Faro Airport.