SHORT BREAK - GUIDED - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - Albufeira to Vila Real de Santo António - 4 nights | 3 stages

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrival transfer with MegaSport from Faro airport, or from another location of your choice, to the hotel in Albufeira, where you will start your cycling holiday. Albufeira is one of the areas where we can see a vast Arab legacy as its white houses with roof terraces and its winding streets, which can be seen in the well-known "old town".

(Extra nights available before departure to Faro).

Day 2 - Albufeira to Faro (48 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 on the Falésia beach, on the Vilamoura beach or on one of the beaches of Quarteira 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 luxury resort of Quinta do Lago which 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 3 - Faro to Tavira (42 km)

Start your day exploring the capital of the Algarve. The village arch and the cathedral are some of the highlights that can be seen in the famous "old town" of Faro, which is partially surrounded by the walls built by the Moors. The route to Olhão is partly traced by a road with movement and by a path along the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the saltpans, with views of the Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona islands. Visit this typical Algarve town and explore its fishing traditions. We recommend visiting the well-frequented Mercado Municipal and the marina, where you can see the replica of the boat Caíque do Bom Sucesso. Cycling near the fishing port gives you a unique contact with fishing traditions and arts, as well as with local fishermen. The route to Tavira is cycled by roads with little movement between small towns and quiet paths next to the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where the landscape is marked mainly by the presence of olive trees, pines, fig trees and cactus. In the fishing village of Fuseta, observe the architecture of the white houses with roof terraces and enjoy an excellent view over the Ria Formosa while taking a refreshing swim on its beach. The route guides you through the Fuseta saltpans - a place where you can observe several species of birds in their natural habitat such as Flamingo, Pied avocet, Black-winged stilt and many others. Observe small historical landmarks such as the Tower of Aires, some Norias and the two-thousand-year-old Olive tree. In Santa Luzia we suggest visiting Barril beach where you can find the well-known Anchor Cemetery, which were used in the past in the practice of tuna fishing. Enjoy a good meal of typical Algarve cuisine, here best known for making octopus dishes. The end of the stage is marked on the Roman bridge, in the city centre of Tavira.

Day 4 - Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António (34 or 68 km)

Start your day exploring Tavira, one of the most beautiful and typical cities in the Algarve. Its beautiful castle, the Church of Misericórdia and the Camera Obscura are some of the highlights of the city. Starting at the Roman bridge, the stage leads us to Cabanas de Tavira, where we cycle along the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a 60 km long lagoon system. The route is mostly cycled by secondary roads and quiet paths, where you can observe and visit some strategic defensive points on the Algarve coast. Passing through Cacela Velha it is impossible to stop feeling its Islamic culture. Visit its Mother Church built on a primitive medieval building, the Cacela Fortress - where in the same place was once a Moorish castle and observe the fantastic view over the coast. Cycling along the coast you have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim at Manta Rota beach, at Altura beach or at Monte Gordo beach. The path through the pine forest next to Monte Gordo beach and through the National Forest of the Dunes of Vila Real de Santo António until the Guadiana River, where the natural border is marked between Portugal and Spain, is a great highlight of the day. Cycling along the Portuguese bank of the Guadiana River, the stage guides us through the city of Enlightenment - Vila Real de Santo António. We recommend visiting the Marquês de Pombal square, the city parish and the market of regional products spread through these streets. The stay is again in Tavira, so you can choose to return by train or cycle.

Day 5 - Return

End of the program with departure transfer with MegaSport to Faro airport or to another location of your choice.

OPTIONAL: extra nights available on request.

NEW YEAR - GUIDED - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - 4 nights | 3 stages

29^th December - Arrival

Arrival transfer with MegaSport from Faro airport, or from another location of your choice, to the hotel in Albufeira, where you will start your cycling holiday. Albufeira is one of the areas where we can see a vast Arab legacy as its white houses with roof terraces and its winding streets, which can be seen in the well-known "old town".

(Extra nights available before departure to Faro).

30^th December - From Albufeira to Faro (48 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 on the Falésia beach, on the Vilamoura beach or on one of the beaches of Quarteira 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 luxury resort of Quinta do Lago which 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.

31^st December - From Faro to Tavira (42 km)

Start your day exploring the capital of the Algarve. The village arch and the cathedral are some of the highlights that can be seen in the famous "old town" of Faro, which is partially surrounded by the walls built by the Moors. The route to Olhão is partly traced by a road with movement and by a path along the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the saltpans, with views of the Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona islands. Visit this typical Algarve town and explore its fishing traditions. We recommend visiting the well-frequented Mercado Municipal and the marina, where you can see the replica of the boat Caíque do Bom Sucesso. Cycling near the fishing port gives you a unique contact with fishing traditions and arts, as well as with local fishermen. The route to Tavira is cycled by roads with little movement between small towns and quiet paths next to the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where the landscape is marked mainly by the presence of olive trees, pines, fig trees and cactus. In the fishing village of Fuseta, observe the architecture of the white houses with roof terraces and enjoy an excellent view over the Ria Formosa while taking a refreshing swim on its beach. The route guides you through the Fuseta saltpans - a place where you can observe several species of birds in their natural habitat such as Flamingo, Pied avocet, Black-winged stilt and many others. Observe small historical landmarks such as the Tower of Aires, some Norias and the two-thousand-year-old Olive tree. In Santa Luzia we suggest visiting Barril beach where you can find the well-known Anchor Cemetery, which were used in the past in the practice of tuna fishing. Enjoy a good meal of typical Algarve cuisine, here best known for making octopus dishes. The end of the stage is marked on the Roman bridge, in the city centre of Tavira. Get ready for New Year's dinner and don't forget the champagne to open at midnight, while enjoying the fireworks.

01^st January - From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António (34 or 68 km)

Start the first day of the year cycling and exploring Tavira, one of the most beautiful and typical cities in the Algarve. Its beautiful castle, the Church of Misericórdia and the Camera Obscura are some of the highlights of the city. Starting at the Roman bridge, the stage leads us to Cabanas de Tavira, where we cycle along the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a 60 km long lagoon system. The route is mostly cycled by secondary roads and quiet paths, where you can observe and visit some strategic defensive points on the Algarve coast. Passing through Cacela Velha it is impossible to stop feeling its Islamic culture. Visit its Mother Church built on a primitive medieval building, the Cacela Fortress - where in the same place was once a Moorish castle and observe the fantastic view over the coast. Cycling along the coast you have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim at Manta Rota beach, at Altura beach or at Monte Gordo beach. The path through the pine forest next to Monte Gordo beach and through the National Forest of the Dunes of Vila Real de Santo António until the Guadiana River, where the natural border is marked between Portugal and Spain, is a great highlight of the day. Cycling along the Portuguese bank of the Guadiana River, the stage guides us through the city of Enlightenment - Vila Real de Santo António. We recommend visiting the Marquês de Pombal square, the city parish and the market of regional products spread through these streets. The stay is again in Tavira, so you can choose to return by train or cycle.

02^nd January - Return

End of the program with departure transfer with MegaSport to Faro airport or to another location of your choice.

OPTIONAL: extra nights available on request.

VACANZA BREVE - GUIDATA - Pedalata lungo la costa dell'Algarve - Da Faro a Vila Real de Santo António - 3 notti | 2 fasi

Giorno 1 - Arrivo

Trasferimento con MegaSport dall'aeroporto di Faro, o da un'altra località a vostra scelta, all'hotel di Faro, dove inizierete la vostra vacanza in bicicletta. Faro è una regione dell'Algarve che vanta uno dei più importanti patrimoni culturali e storici. L'Arco da Vila e la Cattedrale di Faro sono alcuni degli esempi che si possono ammirare nel famoso "centro storico", parzialmente circondato dalle mura costruite dai Mori.

(Notti extra disponibili prima della partenza per Tavira).

Giorno 2 - Faro a Tavira (42 km)

Inizia la giornata esplorando la capitale dell'Algarve. L'arco del villaggio e la cattedrale sono solo alcuni dei punti salienti della famosa "città vecchia" di Faro, parzialmente circondata dalle mura costruite dai Mori. Il percorso per Olhão è in parte tracciato da una strada trafficata e da un sentiero lungo il Parco Naturale di Ria Formosa e le saline, con vista sulle isole Deserta, Farol, Culatra e Armona. Visita questa tipica cittadina dell'Algarve ed esplora le sue tradizioni pescherecce. Ti consigliamo di visitare il frequentatissimo Mercado Municipal e il porto turistico, dove potrai ammirare la replica del Caíque do Bom Sucesso. Pedalare vicino al porto peschereccio ti permetterà di entrare in contatto con le tradizioni e le arti della pesca, nonché con i pescatori locali. Il percorso per Tavira si snoda su strade poco trafficate tra piccole città e sentieri tranquilli accanto al Parco Naturale di Ria Formosa, dove il paesaggio è caratterizzato principalmente dalla presenza di ulivi, pini, fichi e cactus. Nel villaggio di pescatori di Fuseta, ammirate l'architettura delle case bianche con terrazze sul tetto e godetevi una splendida vista sulla Ria Formosa mentre fate una nuotata rinfrescante sulla sua spiaggia. Il percorso vi condurrà attraverso le saline di Fuseta, un luogo dove potrete osservare diverse specie di uccelli nel loro habitat naturale, come il fenicottero, l'avocetta, il cavaliere d'Italia e molti altri. Osservate piccoli monumenti storici come la Torre de Aires, alcune Norie e l'ulivo bimillenario. A Santa Luzia, vi consigliamo di visitare la spiaggia di Barril, dove si trova il famoso Cimitero delle Ancore, utilizzato in passato per la pesca del tonno. Gustate un buon pasto con la tipica cucina dell'Algarve, famosa soprattutto per i piatti a base di polpo. La fine della tappa è segnata sul ponte romano, nel centro di Tavira.

Giorno 3 - Da Tavira a Vila Real de Santo António (34 o 68 km)

Inizia la giornata esplorando Tavira, una delle città più belle e tipiche dell'Algarve. Il suo splendido castello, la Chiesa della Misericordia e la Camera Obscura sono solo alcuni dei punti salienti della città. Partendo dal ponte romano, la tappa ci conduce a Cabanas de Tavira, dove pedaleremo lungo il Parco Naturale di Ria Formosa, un sistema lagunare lungo 60 km. Il percorso si snoda principalmente su strade secondarie e sentieri tranquilli, dove è possibile osservare e visitare alcuni punti difensivi strategici della costa dell'Algarve. Passando per Cacela Velha è impossibile non percepire la sua cultura islamica. Visitate la sua Chiesa Madre, costruita su un primitivo edificio medievale, la Fortezza di Cacela, dove un tempo sorgeva un castello moresco, e ammirate la fantastica vista sulla costa. Pedalando lungo la costa, avrete l'opportunità di godervi una nuotata rinfrescante alle spiagge di Manta Rota, Altura o Monte Gordo. Il percorso attraverso la pineta vicino alla spiaggia di Monte Gordo e attraverso la Foresta Nazionale delle Dune di Vila Real de Santo António fino al fiume Guadiana, dove è segnato il confine naturale tra Portogallo e Spagna, è uno dei momenti salienti della giornata. Pedalando lungo la riva portoghese del fiume Guadiana, la tappa ci conduce attraverso la città dei Lumi: Vila Real de Santo António. Consigliamo di visitare la piazza Marquês de Pombal, la parrocchia cittadina e il mercato di prodotti regionali che si snoda lungo queste strade. Il soggiorno è di nuovo a Tavira, quindi è possibile scegliere di tornare in treno o in bicicletta.

Giorno 4 - Ritorno

Fine del programma con trasferimento con MegaSport all'aeroporto di Faro o in un'altra località a vostra scelta.

FACOLTATIVO: notti extra disponibili su richiesta.

NEW YEAR - GUIDED - Cycling Algarve Coast Line - 3 nights | 2 stages

30^th December - Arrival

Transfer with MegaSport from Faro airport, or from another location of your choice, to the hotel in Faro, where you will start your cycling holiday. Faro is a region of the Algarve that has one of the most important cultural and historical heritage. The Arco da Vila and the Cathedral of Faro are some of the examples that can be seen in the famous "old town" that is partially surrounded by the walls built by the Moors.

(Extra nights available before departure to Tavira).

31^st December - Faro to Tavira (42 km)

Start your day exploring the capital of the Algarve. The village arch and the cathedral are some of the highlights that can be seen in the famous "old town" of Faro, which is partially surrounded by the walls built by the Moors. The route to Olhão is partly traced by a road with movement and by a path along the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the saltpans, with views of the Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona islands. Visit this typical Algarve town and explore its fishing traditions. We recommend visiting the well-frequented Mercado Municipal and the marina, where you can see the replica of the boat Caíque do Bom Sucesso. Cycling near the fishing port gives you a unique contact with fishing traditions and arts, as well as with local fishermen. The route to Tavira is cycled by roads with little movement between small towns and quiet paths next to the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where the landscape is marked mainly by the presence of olive trees, pines, fig trees and cactus. In the fishing village of Fuseta, observe the architecture of the white houses with roof terraces and enjoy an excellent view over the Ria Formosa while taking a refreshing swim on its beach. The route guides you through the Fuseta saltpans - a place where you can observe several species of birds in their natural habitat such as Flamingo, Pied avocet, Black-winged stilt and many others. Observe small historical landmarks such as the Tower of Aires, some Norias and the two-thousand-year-old Olive tree. In Santa Luzia we suggest visiting Barril beach where you can find the well-known Anchor Cemetery, which were used in the past in the practice of tuna fishing. Enjoy a good meal of typical Algarve cuisine, here best known for making octopus dishes. The end of the stage is marked on the Roman bridge, in the city centre of Tavira. Get ready for New Year's dinner and don't forget the champagne to open at midnight, while enjoying the fireworks.

01^st January - Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António (34 or 68 km)

Start the first day of the year cycling and exploring Tavira, one of the most beautiful and typical cities in the Algarve. Its beautiful castle, the Church of Misericórdia and the Camera Obscura are some of the highlights of the city. Starting at the Roman bridge, the stage leads us to Cabanas de Tavira, where we cycle along the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a 60 km long lagoon system. The route is mostly cycled by secondary roads and quiet paths, where you can observe and visit some strategic defensive points on the Algarve coast. Passing through Cacela Velha it is impossible to stop feeling its Islamic culture. Visit its Mother Church built on a primitive medieval building, the Cacela Fortress - where in the same place was once a Moorish castle and observe the fantastic view over the coast. Cycling along the coast you have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing swim at Manta Rota beach, at Altura beach or at Monte Gordo beach. The path through the pine forest next to Monte Gordo beach and through the National Forest of the Dunes of Vila Real de Santo António until the Guadiana River, where the natural border is marked between Portugal and Spain, is a great highlight of the day. Cycling along the Portuguese bank of the Guadiana River, the stage guides us through the city of Enlightenment - Vila Real de Santo António. We recommend visiting the Marquês de Pombal square, the city parish and the market of regional products spread through these streets. The stay is again in Tavira, so you can choose to return by train or cycle.

02^nd January - 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.