- Explore places in the south of Portugal with ancient roots of fishing traditions
- Discover incredible landscapes upon the coast and beautiful beaches in the Algarve
- Cycle through typical Portuguese villages and towns along the coastal region of the Algarve
- 4* Hotels
- Extra Nights Available
On this self-guided cycling tour, you will cycle approximately 105 km over a 2-day itinerary along the Algarve Coast, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Carefully selected stages offer unforgettable moments that you will cherish long after the journey ends. The elegant surroundings of Vilamoura, the natural beauty of Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dramatic coastal scenery, and the authentic charm of Algarve’s coastal towns and villages are just some of the highlights you won’t want to miss.
Your cycling holiday begins in Portimão, a city deeply connected to Portugal’s fishing heritage, located on the banks of the Arade River. As you cycle along the Algarve coast, you will pass through charming destinations with ancient fishing traditions such as Carvoeiro, Armação de Pêra, Albufeira, Quarteira, and many others. Each day reveals some of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, giving you plenty of opportunities to enjoy a refreshing swim.
Riding along quiet secondary roads and scenic paths, you will reach the impressive Vilamoura Marina and the pine forests bordering the Foz do Almargem lagoon, offering extraordinary coastal views. The route continues through Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, where cycling through salt marshes allows you to observe a wide variety of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat.
This journey of aromas, knowledge, and adventure concludes in Faro, the capital of the Algarve and a city rich in cultural and historical heritage. Explore the charming old town, the historic Lethes Theatre, the Carmo Church, and enjoy the region’s traditional cuisine, recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
On your Short Break Cycling Holiday along the Algarve Coast, enjoy golden sandy beaches, authentic coastal villages, local traditions, historical landmarks, fresh seafood, and outstanding Portuguese gastronomy.
A truly memorable cycling experience you won’t want to miss.
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SHORT BREAK - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - Portimão to Faro - 3 nights | 2 stages
Day 1 - Arrival
Transfer with MegaSport from Faro airport, or from another location of your choice, to the hotel in Portimão, where you will start your cycling holiday. The Fort of Santa Catarina, the Church of the Jesuit College and the ruins of the Convent of San Francisco are some of the highlights to explore in the city.
(Extra nights available before departure to Albufeira).
Day 2 - Portimão to Albufeira (54 km)
The beginning of the stage is marked by a bicycle path along the bank of the Arade River. Visit the Portimão Museum and discover the city's strong connection to fishing culture. Next to the river Arade we find the village of Ferragudo and we immediately feel its fishing environment through fishing boats by the river and by the fishermen on the sidewalk preparing their fishing nets and fishing traps. We recommend a visit to the Church of Ferragudo where you have a fantastic view over the mouth of the River Arade and the city of Portimão. The stage is mainly marked by secondary roads and quiet paths, where olive, cypress, orange, pine, fig and cork oak vegetation predominates. In Carvoeiro, we suggest a visit to its fort and also to the grottoes, islets and water-spouts of the rock formations of Algar Seco. We recommend a visit to the promontory of Senhora da Rocha, a place that was a cult for Visigoths and Muslims, which has a fantastic view over the ocean and also a 16th century chapel. Cycling through Armação de Pêra enjoy not only its cultural heritage but also a good offer of beaches: Vale do Olival, Armação de Pêra or Pescadores. It is to highlight the passage across the Salgados lagoon, a favourable place for bird watching. In Albufeira, cycling through its winding streets, explore the various “hidden” viewpoints between the white houses, contemplate the Portuguese sidewalk in the downtown and enjoy the fishing gastronomy that the city offers.
Day 3 - Albufeira to Faro (51 km)
Day full of adventure and nature. Cycling along a road with some movement through the surrounding area of Albufeira, you have the opportunity to visit the fishing village of Olhos de Água where you can observe a spring of fresh water at the beach sand. Cycling along secondary roads and quiet paths, the landscape is mostly surrounded by pine, olive, cork, palm and some carob trees. Enjoy the passage the Falésia beach, on the Vilamoura beach, on the Quarteira beach, on the Garrão beach or on the Ancão Beach to feel the water of the ocean. In Vilamoura we recommend a visit to the ruins of the Roman villa and a break at the largest marina in the country, where you can observe an extraordinary diversity of boats. In the typical fishing town of Quarteira, visit the fish and regional products market and cycle through the pine forests around the small lagoon of Foz do Almargem, with fantastic views to the ocean and to the small cliffs. It is to highlight the passage through the wooden boardwalks in Quinta do Lago which provides wonderful views to the coast line and presents you with the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. Here you can see several species of birds such as Flamingo, Western swamphen, Azure-winged magpie and many more. We suggest a visit to Praia de Faro, a fishing village where the inhabitants keep alive ancient traditions. Here, you not only have extraordinary views over the ocean and dunes, but also privileged views over the Algarve mountains. Next to the natural park, cycling through paths with little movement, you reach the marina in the city centre of Faro, where the end of the stage is marked.
Day 4 - Return
End of the program with transfer with MegaSport to Faro airport or to another location of your choice.
OPTIONAL: extra nights available on request.
SHORT BREAK - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - Portimão to Faro - 3 nights | 2 stages
- This itinerary covers part of the Algarve Coast, allowing you to visit villages, towns and coastal cities in the region, mostly by secondary roads and quiet paths. It mostly presents a flat terrain with an average of one to two medium-size climbs per day. With an average of 52 km per day, the stages are easily crossed with the support of a detailed roadbook and a GPS, which are provided with the travel pack.
- For this program, individual bicycles and 2-seater (tandem) bikes are available - which are an excellent option for the blind and for people who do not know how to ride a bicycle, since they are accompanied by an experienced person in cycling.
- If any member of the group or family does not want to cycle one or more stages, they have the possibility to travel between the hotels in the vehicle that performs daily the luggage transfers.
Daily Distances
54 & 51 Km.
Temperature
Blessed with more than 300 days of clear skies, the Algarve region offers excellent temperatures to enjoy a bike tour at any time of the year. Average maximum temperatures range from 16 degrees in January to 29 degrees in August and 19 degrees in November.
How to get to Faro
Plane – You can book your air ticket directly to Faro Airport or Lisbon Airport (with connection to Faro by train or bus).
Car – Your car can be parked at the first or last hotel in the program, at another location of your choice or at our facilities in Loulé.
Route difficulty level
SHORT BREAK - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - Portimão to Faro - 3 nights | 2 stages
| PRICES 2026 |
January* February
March* November December*
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April
May
October
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June
September
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July
August
|
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Double
(per person)
|
495 € |
590 € |
770 € |
840 € |
|
Double PREMIUM VIEW
(supplement - per person)
|
75 € |
85 € |
130 € |
140 € |
|
Single
(supplement)
|
190 € |
230 € |
350 € |
410 € |
|
Single PREMIUM VIEW
(supplement)
|
315 € |
370 € |
550 € |
660 € |
Included:
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3 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels with breakfast (may be subject to change due to availability)
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Arrival transfer from Faro (airport, train station, bus terminal or any other location of your choice) to the hotel in Portimão
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Departure transfer from the hotel in Faro to Faro airport, train station, bus terminal or any other location of your choice
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Trekking bicycle or tandem bicycle (2 seats) with front bag and side bag
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Luggage transfer between hotels
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Helmet
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Bottle of water
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Insurance
- Technical assistance
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Travel pack per booking
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Municipal tourist taxes
Travel pack included:
- Tour Guide App
- Smartphone holder
- Hotel vouchers
- 1 Set of puncture repair kit for each two bikes
- 1 Lock for each two bikes
Supplements:
*Electric Bicycle (Bosch or Yamaha) = 60€
*GPS = 50€
*Half board per person (HB - 3 dinners) = 135€
*Easter - 35€ per person for double room and 60€ for single room - 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31th March and 01st, 02nd, 03rd,04 and 05th April
*New year - 35€ per person for double room and 60€ for single room - 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st December 2026 and 1st , 2nd , 3rd January 2027
*Christmas Eve dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 24th December: 40€
*Christmas Eve dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 24th December: 60€
*Christmas dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 25th December: 40€
*Christmas dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 25th December: 60€
*New Year's Eve dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 31st December: 120€
*New Year's Eve dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 31st December: 150€
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SHORT BREAK - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - Portimão to Faro - 3 nights | 2 stages
| PRICES 2027 |
January* February
March* November December*
|
April
May
October
|
June
September
|
July
August
|
|
Double
(per person)
|
495 € |
620 € |
790 € |
840 € |
|
Double PREMIUM VIEW
(supplement - per person)
|
75 € |
85 € |
130 € |
140 € |
|
Single
(supplement)
|
190 € |
230 € |
350 € |
410 € |
|
Single PREMIUM VIEW
(supplement)
|
315 € |
370 € |
550 € |
660 € |
Included:
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3 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels with breakfast (may be subject to change due to availability)
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Arrival transfer from Faro (airport, train station, bus terminal or any other location of your choice) to the hotel in Portimão
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Departure transfer from the hotel in Faro to Faro airport, train station, bus terminal or any other location of your choice
-
Trekking bicycle or tandem bicycle (2 seats) with front bag and side bag
-
Luggage transfer between hotels
-
Helmet
-
Bottle of water
-
Insurance
- Technical assistance
-
Travel pack per booking
-
Municipal tourist taxes
Travel pack included:
- Tour Guide App
- Smartphone holder
- Hotel vouchers
- 1 Set of puncture repair kit for each two bikes
- 1 Lock for each two bikes
Supplements:
*Electric Bicycle (Bosch or Yamaha) = 60€
*GPS = 50€
*Half board per person (HB - 3 dinners) = 135€
*Easter - 35€ per person for double room and 60€ for single room - 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th March
*New year - 35€ per person for double room and 60€ for single room - 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st December 2027 and 1st , 2nd , 3rd January 2028
*Christmas Eve dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 24th December: 40€
*Christmas Eve dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 24th December: 60€
*Christmas dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 25th December: 40€
*Christmas dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 25th December: 60€
*New Year's Eve dinner per person (when booking a package HB) - 31st December: 120€
*New Year's Eve dinner per person (when booking a package BB) - 31st December: 150€
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Explore the Algarve Coast by cycling with MegaSport on a 2-day self-guided cycling tour. Cycling through 105 km with fascinating sceneries, the itinerary will show you fishing traditions, Portuguese cuisine, magnificent beaches and much more! A wonderful experience that you don't want to miss!
