Aljezur > Arrifana
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy DISTANCE: 12 KM ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 220 M ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 270 M
Arrifana is the most famous beach of the Aljezur area.
Highlights of the day - Cross scented valleys and small farms
Arrifana > Carrapateira
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Difficult DISTANCE: 24 KM ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 460 M ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 490 M
Carrapateira is a village located on the Algarve coast. Its main attractions are the coastal fort and village church. You can't miss visiting the main beach - Praia da Bordeira - one of the most famous in the Vicentine Coast.
Highlights of the day - Views over Bordeira beach, villages of Vilarinha and Pedralva, Vila do Bispo
Carrapateira > Vila do Bispo
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium DISTANCE: 21 KM ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 250 M ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 180 M
The first references to Vila do Bispo date back to 1329. Vila do Bispo has the most important concentration of menhirs in the entire Algarve, with a known number of around 300. They are mostly made of white limestone, whose brightness makes them an element that stands out in the landscape - keep your eyes opened and check how many you can spot.
Highlights of the day: Today you will be riding towards the south western tip of Europe with cliffs and outstanding views over the coastline
Vila do Bispo > Sagres
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium DISTANCE: 13 KM ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 80 M ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 130 M
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 Sao Vincente” there are great views. Today the cape is better known for its lighthouse with one of the most powerful lamps in Europe.
Highlights of the day: São Vicente Cape and Lighthouse, Martinhal beach, Sagres Fortress, Mareta beach, try Sagres beer
Accommodation in Sagres
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