7 days tour

Cycle The Alentejo To The Algarve

Cycle The Alentejo To The Algarve

This tour includes:

Transport

Luggage transfer on days 3 & 4, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess Transfer from Faro Airport on day 1 and from Sagres to Pedralva on Day 6

Accommodation

1 night hotel and 5 night cottage in tourism village (3-5 star) on a twinshare basis with private facilities and swimming pool The accommodation on this trip has been specially chosen for character and location. 1 night in a hotel (Aljezur), 5 nights in cosy cottages (2 nights Odeceixe, 3 nights Pedralva) and all have a swimming pool.

Others

24 speed high quality rental mountain bike and helmet Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps, roadbook and GPS Tracks Emergency hotline 24 speed high quality mountain bike and helmet are provided, along with a lock, pump, spare inner tube and puncture repair kit. You can bring your own gel seat cover for added comfort. Childrenโ€™s bikes are available on request - supplement applies. An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies, see below. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedaling โ€˜boostโ€™ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or for cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current fitness capabilities. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Minimum age for e-bike rental is 14 years and a minimum height requirement is 160cm / 5ft2". Note: the e-bike is a touring bike, not an e-mountain bike. In the case of a puncture the assumption is that you can repair. You will be given a puncture repair kit, to fix the issue.

Meals

6 breakfasts - breakfasts are usually continental style consisting of bread, cheeses, meats, yoghurt, juice, tea and coffee Reservations for dinners on days 1 & 4 (note: the dinners are not an inclusion)

Not included:

Others

Travel to Faro Airport and from Pedralva Meals not listed as included, drinks Travel insurance - mandatory Childrenโ€™s bikes and mountain e-bikes available with supplement Guide โ€“ this is a self guided cycling holiday A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room Entrance fees not listed as included Transfers not indicated as included Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage Excess Luggage Handlebar phone holder โ€“ to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files Hotel taxes if applicable โ€“ payable directly to the hotel Items of a personal nature Bike helmet* (rental included), mobile phone holder, wet weather gear, daypack, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn whilst cycling.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Guide

Guides not included -this is a self guided cycle

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Itinerary of your trip Cycle The Alentejo To The Algarve

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Faro, Transfer To Odeceixe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Faro, Transfer To Odeceixe

      On arrival at Faro airport you will be met and transferred firstly to the bike shop, before continuing on to Odeceixe and the hotel. Odeceixe is located on the river Seixe, on the border with the province of Alentejo. You will stay in one of the authentic village houses of Odeceixe, near the windmill and the old centre. Dinner reservation will be made for: Restaurante Altinho.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Circular Route From Odeceixe Vรญa Carvalhal & Zambujeira (33 Or 40 Km/20 Or 25Mi)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Circular Route From Odeceixe Vรญa Carvalhal & Zambujeira (33 Or 40 Km/20 Or 25Mi)

      On your first day of cycling you have plenty of time to explore the area and take a beautiful ride past the beaches of Odeceixe, Carvalhal and Zambujeira, crossing a plateau with greenhouses and agricultural plots along the way. Zambujeira is a cosy fishing village where you can also enjoy lunch. Overnight in Odeceixe. Ascent: 500/585m (1640/1920ft), maximum of 100m in one climb, usually less. Highest point 115m

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cycle To Aljezur Via Amoreira Beach (30Km/18.5Mi)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cycle To Aljezur Via Amoreira Beach (30Km/18.5Mi)

      Today you first cycle inland following gravel roads at the banks of the Odeceixe River, past farms and a holm oak โ€™dehesaโ€™. After 5.5km there is one steep climb of 125m and then you follow quiet asphalt roads through a rural area towards the coast. Along the way you visit two villages, Maria Vinagre and Rogil with shops and bakeries. At the end you descend along a dirt path with loose sand to Amoreira beach: a great place to spend the afternoon before cycling the last 7km to Aljezur. Your hotel is a modern apartohotel with a swimming pool in the new part of Aljezur. The nicest restaurants are just 10 minutes walk away in the old part of town, near the castle ruin. Ascent: 475m/1560ft in total, including 1 steep climb of 125m/410ft. This climb can be avoided by taking a shortcut between Odeceixe and Maria Viangre, reducing the stage by 7km/4.5mi. Highest point 140m.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Continue To Pedralva After Visiting The Castle Ruins Of Aljezur (41Km/25Mi)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Continue To Pedralva After Visiting The Castle Ruins Of Aljezur (41Km/25Mi)

      Todayโ€™s route starts with a steep climb to the castle ruins of Aljezur. You can opt for a detour adding 17km via the beaches of Monte Clรฉrigo and Arrifana, or to cycle directly south to Carrepateira through shady pine forests and the dunes of Bordeira. After a stop in the village of Carrapateira, with a few shops, bars and restaurants, you follow a dirt road for 10km through the rural valley from Vilarinho to Pedralva, where you will stay in a cosy cottage for the rest of the trip. Option to shorten if there have been heavy rains, or extend the cycling with an optional loop, adds 18km/11mi. Ascent: 500/875m, maximum of 150m in one climb. Highest point 162m. Dinner reservation will be made for: Restaurante Sitio da Pedralva

  • Day 5 Day 5: Circular Route Via The Surf Beach Praia Do Amado (24.5Km/15Mi)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Circular Route Via The Surf Beach Praia Do Amado (24.5Km/15Mi)

      Todayโ€™s short route starts with a descent through the rural valley to the village of Carrapateira, a pleasant place where tourists, surfers and fishermen congregate at the central square. There is also an interesting ethnographic museum, "Museo do Mar e da Terra". You then cycle through the spectacular coast of Carrapateira, where you can visit two different beaches. In summer you can also take surfing lessons at Praia do Amado. On the way back you follow sandy roads through the hills. There is one steep climb, but thereโ€™s no rush. The alternative route along the main road is almost as steep and 1km longer. Ascent: 335m/1099ft. Highest point 133m

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cycle To Cape San Vicente, The South Westernmost Corner Of Portugal (35.5Km/22Mi)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cycle To Cape San Vicente, The South Westernmost Corner Of Portugal (35.5Km/22Mi)

      On your last cycling day your goal is Cape San Vicente, Portugalโ€™s most south-western corner. First you climb over stony gravel tracks through pine forest, eucalyptus forest and a modern windmill "plantation" to the town of Vila do Bispo. From here thereโ€™s an almost flat stretch across the plains towards the cape, where you can have a drink in the cafรฉ at the foot of the lighthouse. During the last 6km you can enjoy the spectacular cliffs as you continue to Sagres. You have enough time to visit the fortress or one of the beautiful beaches along the way before you meet the bike rental company at 4pm - they load your bike on the trailer and take you back to Pedralva. Ascent: 255m/1490ft, with the steepest (100m) right at the start. Highest point 140m

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trip Concludes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trip Concludes

      Trip arrangements end after breakfast. A few extra days in Pedralva is highly recommended, please ask for our rates. Optional transfers available to Faro Airport, additional cost applies.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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