Algarve - Cycling the South Coast

Transfer from Faro airport to Sagres, by private bus.

Within one of the most impressive scenery of the Algarve, lays the small village of Sagres with its sea cliffs and the 15th century fortress high above the ocean. Its isolated beauty and its wild and windy beaches set Sagres apart from the other villages in the Algarve. It’s especially popular amongst sunbathers and surfers. Away from the holiday villas, bars and restaurants, is the busy port and the lively marina.
From the tip of Ponta de Sagres up the coast to cape “Cabo São Vicente”, there are great views. Now a days the cape is better known for its lighthouse with one of the most powerful lamps in Europe.

Places to visit: São Vicente Cape and Lighthouse, Martinhal beach, Sagres Fortress, Mareta beach, try Sagres beer

Accommodation in Sagres

LEVEL: MEDIUM
DISTANCE: 36 KM
HIGHEST POINT: 96 M 
LOWEST POINT: 3 M 
CLIMB: 400 M 
DESCENT: 410 M 

Today the track is along the South Coast of Algarve where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Salema, Burgau and Luz.

Places to visit: Salema beach, Burgau beach, Luz beach and Lagos

Accommodation in Lagos

LEVEL: MEDIUM
DISTANCE: 40 KM
HIGHEST POINT: 91 M
LOWEST POINT: 1 M 
CLIMB: 540 M
DESCENT: 523 M 

On this day you start cycling along the beach, and then go to the countryside and finish at the beautiful beach of Praia da Rocha. Along the way there are some beaches like Praia do Alvor and Praia do Vau, very much worth a visit.

Places to visit: Alvor, Praia da Rocha and Portimão village

Accommodation in Praia da Rocha

LEVEL: EASY
DISTANCE: 34.1 KM 
HIGHEST POINT: 90 M
LOWEST POINT: 2 M 
CLIMB: 475 M 
DESCENT: 458 M 

Near Portimão you will find the beach “Praia do Carvoeiro”. It is a great place to stop to have a snack or a coffee and enjoy the beauty of this small and charming beach.
Along the way to your destiny you will pedal on a few wooden cycling paths. These beautiful and peaceful paths are ideal to enjoy the sea view or to pause for bird watching.

Places to visit: Carvoeiro, Salgados and Galé Beach 

Accommodation in Galé Beach

LEVEL: EASY 
DISTANCE: 23 KM
HIGHEST POINT: 60 M 
LOWEST POINT: 4 M 
CLIMB: 397 M 
DESCENT: 402 M 

This is a short cycling day across small villages that finishes in Falésia Beach. If you arrive soon you will have time to enjoy this popular golden sand beach.

Places to visit: Beach “Praia de São Rafael”, the lively village of Albufeira, Falésia Beach and Vilamoura

Accommodation in Vilamoura 

LEVEL: EASY 
DISTANCE: 35.4 KM 
HIGHEST POINT: 49 M 
LOWEST POINT: 1 M 
CLIMB: 276 M 
DESCENT: 291 M 

Today you will pass by the Vilamoura Marina and afterwards cross Quarteira, a fishermen village. On your way to faro you will also pedal trough the Quinta do Lago village with the luxury houses and the beautiful golf course. Appproaching Faro you will cycle along a track on the wetland Ria Formosa within its Natural Park, thats offers a mix of canals, islands, sandy beaches and a diversified wildlife. 

Places to visit: Vilamoura Marina, Ria Formosa, Faro beach and Faro Village

Accommodation in Faro