Algarve - Cycling South Coast

Transfer from Faro airport to Sagres, by private bus

Accommodation in Sagres

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, particularly among the 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 there are great views up the coast to cape “Cabo São Vincente”. Today the cape is better known for its lighthouse with one of the most powerful lamps in Europe.

From Sagres to Lagos – 36 km Level: medium
Highest point: 96 m - Lowest point: 3m - climb 565 descent 591

Accommodation in Lagos

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, Burgau, Luz Beach and Lagos

From Lagos to Praia da Rocha – Ca. 40 km Level: medium
Highest point: 94 m - Lowest point: 1m - climb 540 descent 523

Accommodation in Praia da Rocha

On this day we start cycling along the beach, next we 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

From Praia da Rocha to Galé – Ca. 34.1 km Level: easy
Highest point: 90 m - Lowest point: 2m - climb 475 descent 458
Accommodation in Galé Beach

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 

From Galé to Vilamoura – Ca. 23 km Level: easy

Highest point: 60 m - Lowest point: 4 m - climb 397 descent 402

Accommodation in Vilamoura 

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 sands beach.

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

From Vilamoura to Faro – 35.4 km Level: easy
Highest point: 49 m - Lowest point: 1 m - climb 276  descent 291
Accommodation in Faro

Today we will pass by Vilamoura Marina and afterwards we will cross Quarteira, a fisherman village destination.

On our way to faro we will also pedal trough the Quinta do Lago village with the luxury houses and the beautiful golf course.

Appproaching Faro we will cycle along a track on the wetland Ria Formosa within Ria Formosa Natural Park. Offering a mix of canals, islands and sandy beaches it is home of a diversified wildlife.

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