Explore the west coast of Portugal by bike from Lisbon to Lagos!

Arrival at Lisbon Airport. Meet and greet with optional transfer. Overnight stay in central Lisbon.

From Lisbon, your transfer company will take you to the port of Setubal (40 minutes) where you'll pick up your bikes. You'll board the ferry (15 minutes) to cross the Sado estuary, which offers beautiful views of the Arrabida massif. A cycle path runs along the Troia peninsula, popular for its long, white-sand beaches. The route then runs alongside rice paddies frequented by numerous birds before reaching the shores of the Melides and Santo André lakes on the coast. Side roads will take you to your stopover town, Vila Nove de Santo André.

The route passes through hills covered with majestic cork oak forests before beginning a long descent that offers a panoramic view of the Alentejo lowlands. The small lake of Campilhas and the typical village of Cercal are pleasant breaks before reaching the coast and the beautiful town of Vila Nova de Milfontes, nestled between the Mira River estuary and the ocean. Overnight stay in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Cross the bridge over the Mira River to continue south, crossing agricultural and forested areas before reaching a spectacular coastline. Almograve Beach, the Cape Sardao lighthouse, and the hilltop village of Zambujeira do Mar offer breathtaking scenery. After the fishing paths of the Rota Vicentina, the route runs along an irrigation canal that gently crosses a rural plateau before arriving at the emblematic village of Odeceixe, whose small river forms the natural boundary between the Alentejo and the Algarve. After a detour through the spectacular Praia de Odeceixe estuary, the small inland roads lead to Aljezur, the "capital" of the Vicentine Coast. Overnight stay in Aljezur.

Heading towards the southwestern tip of the European continent! After a possible run at the market in Aljezur and a visit to the small Moorish fortress overlooking the old town, the marked trails cross eucalyptus forests or heaths of aromatic plants to Carrapateira, a fishing village that has become famous for its surfing spots. A detour takes you to the superb beach of Bordeira and along a coastline of spectacular cliffs. Then the route continues towards the village of Vila do Bispo before reaching the legendary Cape Saint-Vicent by tracks. Overnight in Sagres.

A bike tour of the Sagres Fortress is a must. A cycle path circles the peninsula, which was a bit like NASA in the early 15th century, where the Portuguese prepared for their great maritime voyages. A small museum recounts this epic journey. Then, cycle paths or small roads run along the southern coast of the Algarve, in a more Mediterranean atmosphere. Ochre cliffs, golden beaches, and white villages punctuate this ride to the famous Ponta da Piedade, a true geological monument where the elements have sculpted arches, caves, bridges, and limestone chasms. A visit to the city of Lagos is a beautiful end to this stay in southern Portugal.

Train or bus (3 to 4 hours) from Lagos to Lisbon then transfer from Lisbon train station to your accommodation. Free afternoon in Lisbon.

Arrival at Lisbon Airport. Meet and greet with optional transfer. Overnight stay in central Lisbon.