Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve
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- Cycle from charming Lisbon to the most south-westerly point of continental Europe
- Explore the entire length of this wild and unspoilt corner of Europe
- Enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of sun, chances to swim and fresh seafood
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Our trip begins in Lisbon, founded on seven hills overlooking the estuary of the River Tagus, the city became the capital of Portugal after its conquest from the Moors in 1147. As Portugal built a global empire from the 15th century onwards, Lisbon became the hub of i...
Today we leave the capital behind and strike south on our journey and transfer to Lagoa Albufeira. Once arrived, there will be some time to ensure all are happy with our bikes and to make any minor adjustments. We then begin the first cycling section of the holiday an...
Today we ride to Setubal passing the rolling hills of the Serra da Arrabida. The stunning coastal scenery is somewhat greener than the south and contrasts the deep blue Atlantic with the greens of the pine-forested hills. There is a steep climb in the morning section ...
This morning, we catch the ferry to the Troia peninsula, where we cycle south into the region of Alentejo (literally the land 'beyond' the River Tagus) along the peninsula to Comporta beach (17 kilometre/10.5 miles). After a short transfer, we begin our second cycle ...
Today is a well deserved free day in Vila Nova. Relax on the local beaches or take an optional ride to the nearby beaches (approximatively 28 kilometre/17.3 miles). Or why not trying kayaking or standup paddleboarding? You can easily hire a kayak or a board for a few hours on one of the local beaches of Vila Nova.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today is our longest ride as we continue south on another ride past wild coastlines and white-washed fishing villages. The final part of our ride is in the Algarve region, whose name dates back to Moorish time mean simply 'the west' in Arabic. We see the 'untouched' A...
Our final ride passes some of the greatest wild beaches on the west coast. There is one steady and gentle uphill at the beginning of the ride, then another couple later in the day. Our final destination is the headland of Cabo San Vicente, the southwesternmost point o...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Faro. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Faro at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an air...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Daniel
May 2024
Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve
Had a great time. All of the hotels were fine, but some were excellent. Our leader took great care of us, as did our driver. Cycling was sometimes challenging; alway...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve
Adrian was great and a very enthusiastic cyclist. The itinerary was excellent taking us to places we probably never would have known about. The hotels were on the ...
Carrie
Apr 2024
Cycle Portugal - Lisbon to Algarve
This was my first group adventure and first bike adventure. I have always planned my own intricate travel plans and I have planned trips for groups. I was always in ...
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