- Explore the Algarve traditions with Backroads Bike Trips
- Discover incredible landscapes over the coast and the mountains in your Cycling Holidays Abroad
- Cross Portuguese traditional villages and towns through the Algarve region
- Savour the gastronomic local specialities of the Algarve and discover many other things to do in Portugal Algarve
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Cycling on a 6-day journey surrounded by stunning scenery with MegaSport Travel Backroads Bike Trips. These beautiful cycling stages take you through breathtaking landscapes, offering a unique mix of nature, culture and authentic local life. On this Cycling Holiday Abroad, you will discover the beauty of the Southwest Algarve and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, ride through valleys and quiet countryside backroads, explore the impressive Monchique Mountains – home to the highest point in the Algarve – and cycle through the medieval city of Silves, dominated by its remarkable castle.
Along the way, you will experience the simplicity of rural life in Cachopo, enjoy panoramic views over the Algarve coast, and pass through charming towns and traditional villages, creating some of the most memorable cycling experiences you will never forget.
The 8 days / 7 nights itinerary of this Cycling Holiday Abroad begins in the historic village of Sagres and ends in the so-called “Enlightenment City” – Vila Real de Santo António. Cycling eastwards through the Algarve towards Lagos, you will encounter the dramatic landscapes of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park and enjoy many opportunities to experience authentic Algarve activities, such as tasting local delicacies, visiting historical landmarks and mingling with welcoming locals.
As you continue on these Backroads Bike Trips, the route highlights the gentle beauty of the mountains alongside the diverse Algarve coastline, showcasing the contrasts that define each region. One of the highlights of this journey is the ascent to the highest point in the Algarve (902 m), where you will enjoy a magnificent natural environment, cycling along quiet mountain roads surrounded by unspoilt scenery.
A challenging, rewarding and truly authentic cycling experience through one of Portugal’s most diverse regions.
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Cycling Road Tour Algarve - Sagres to Tavira - 7 nights | 6 stages
Day 1 - Arrival in Faro
Private arrival transfer (optional) with Megasport from Faro airport to the hotel in Sagres. Covered by the "Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina" (Algarve Southwest natural park and the Vicentina coast), the Saint Vicent Cape is the furthest western point of Europe.
Day 2 - From Sagres to Lagos
Cycling through the quieter roads you will cycle, involved in the hills of the magnificent Vicentine Coast Natural Park, great natural wonder.
Long Version
- Distance: 103.85 km
- Maximum Elevation: 358 m
- Minimum elevation: 7 m
- Ascent: 967 m
- Descent: 978 m
Day 3 - From Lagos to Portimão
Starting the day visiting the historical city of Lagos, which was remarkable for the Portuguese Discoveries; follow the track to the impressive hills of Monchique.
Long Version
- Distance: 94.86 km
- Maximum Elevation: 878 m
- Minimum elevation: 0 m
- Ascent: 1.436 m
- Descent: 1.419 m
Day 4 - From Portimão to Albufeira
The quiet roads will guide you through small villages and traditional cafes where you can taste delicacies of the region.
Long Version
- Distance: 114.60 km
- Maximum Elevation: 308 m
- Minimum elevation: 4 m
- Ascent: 1.463 m
- Descent: 1.447 m
Day 5 - From Albufeira to Faro
With a route characterized by quiet trails, scroll up this path with a magnificent natural surroundings and typical country side customs.
Long Version
- Distance: 118.70 km
- Maximum Elevation: 608 m
- Minimum elevation: 40 m
- Ascent: 1.831 m
- Descent: 1.835 m
Day 6 - From Faro to Tavira
Cycling mostly through the Hills of the Algarve, let yourself be involved into the different landscapes and traditions as the practice of weaving and wood crafts and basketry, gastronomy, among others.
Long Version
- Distance: 114.51 km
- Maximum Elevation: 523 m
- Minimum elevation: 3 m
- Ascent: 1.489 m
- Descent: 1.478 m
Day 7 - From Tavira to Tavira (via Alcoutim)
Cycling along the hills this route offers exceptional views in Guadiana River, through historical city of Tavira and ancient fishing villages.
Long Version
- Distance: 129.72 km
- Maximum Elevation: 380 m
- Minimum elevation: 9 m
- Ascent: 1.788 m
- Descent: 1.788 m
Day 8 - Return to Faro
Private departure transfer (optional) with MegaSport from Tavira to the airport.
Cycling Road Tour Algarve - Sagres to Tavira - 7 nights | 6 stages
Day 1 - Arrival in Faro
Private arrival transfer (optional) with Megasport from Faro airport to the hotel in Sagres. Covered by the "Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina" (Algarve Southwest natural park and the Vicentina coast), the Saint Vicent Cape is the furthest western point of Europe.
Day 2 - From Sagres to Lagos
Cycling through the quieter roads you will cycle, involved in the hills of the magnificent Vicentine Coast Natural Park, great natural wonder.
Medium Version
- Distance: 59.60 km
- Maximum Elevation: 102 m
- Minimum elevation: 8 m
- Ascent: 579 m
- Descent: 591 m
Day 3 - From Lagos to Portimão
Starting the day visiting the historical city of Lagos, which was remarkable for the Portuguese Discoveries; follow the track to the impressive hills of Monchique.
Medium Version
- Distance: 66.30 km
- Maximum Elevation: 491 m
- Minimum elevation: -7 m
- Ascent: 889 m
- Descent: 866 m
Day 4 - From Portimão to Albufeira
The quiet roads will guide you through small villages and traditional cafes where you can taste delicacies of the region.
Medium Version
- Distance: 65.99 km
- Maximum Elevation: 181 m
- Minimum elevation: 8 m
- Ascent: 444 m
- Descent: 428 m
Day 5 - From Albufeira to Faro
With a route characterized by quiet trails, scroll up this path with a magnificent natural surroundings and typical country side customs.
Medium Version
- Distance: 71.27 km
- Maximum Elevation: 302 m
- Minimum elevation: 18 m
- Ascent: 775 m
- Descent: 801 m
Day 6 - From Faro to Tavira
Cycling mostly through the Hills of the Algarve, let yourself be involved into the different landscapes and traditions as the practice of weaving and wood crafts and basketry, gastronomy, among others.
Medium Version
- Distance: 68.08 km
- Maximum Elevation: 329 m
- Minimum elevation: 4 m
- Ascent: 629 m
- Descent: 621 m
Day 7 - From Tavira to Tavira (via Corujos)
Cycling along the hills this route offers exceptional views in Guadiana River, through historical city of Tavira and ancient fishing villages.
Medium Version
- Distance: 65.25 km
- Maximum Elevation: 382 m
- Minimum elevation: 9 m
- Ascent: 1.049 m
- Descent: 1.049 m
Day 8 - Return to Faro
Private departure transfer (optional) with MegaSport from Tavira to the airport.
Cycling Road Tour Algarve - Sagres to Tavira - 7 nights | 6 stages
More than 550 km (340 miles) of spectacular and challenging tracks.
This program takes place in quieter roads, conquered by the sound of nature, and with a view to pleasing safety and well-being.
80 – 120 Km
30 – 50 Km
Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine, the Algarve offers excellent temperatures to enjoy a cycling route at any time of year. Average temperatures vary between 15 degrees in January until the 30 degrees in August and 20 degrees in November.
Plane – You can book your airfare directly to Faro Airport or Lisbon Airport (with any connection to Faro by Bus or Train).
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