Portugal Bike - The Amazing Algarve Coast

Faro, Portugal Bike Tours

	Guided	Unguide	Notes
April	1,880 Euro	1,460 Euro	Per person/week
June	2,030 Euro	1,600 Euro	Per person/week
September	1,910 Euro	1,490 Euro	Per person/week

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Faro, Portugal Bike Tours

Active Adventure

Tour Highlights

1. Thousands of orange trees in the fields
2. Ria Formosa, sand and water paradise for birds
3. Tasty fresh fish of the Atlantic Coast
4. Vast fields of vegetable crops
5. Tavira �" the most typical town in the Algarve
6. The limpid and clear water of the sea and the birds
7. Cape S. Vicente - the birds and the sunset into the Atlantic Ocean
8. Sagres - the south-westernmost point of Continental Europe
9. The gorgeous beaches and beautiful coast of the Algarve region
10. Lagos - the cosmopolitan and the oldest town in the Algarve


Summary

This is a landscape tour that takes place along the south coast of Portugal. You will start in Sagres, which is the place from where our brave forefathers sailed on their caravels seeking new peoples and continents. Cape S. Vicente is the start point, the south-westernmost point in Continental Europe �" the place where the land ends and the sea begins. And you will always ride eastwards towards the Spanish border. You will visit some of the beaches of our famous Algarve including the cosmopolitan city of Lagos. This is one of the oldest towns in the Algarve. We can still see evidence of the wall surrounding the town for protection. Lagos also has an old fort and its former Slave Market is now an art gallery. You will ride along the world-famous Algarve coast where you can see some amazing Golf resorts and very beautiful beaches. You will visit Albufeira and Vilamoura, very fancy touristic places, the old quarters in Faro (the city capital of the Algarve), the typical city of Tavira with Moorish influence with its countless buildings and monuments and the amazing Roman bridge over Gilão river in the historic centre. You will ride along the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, a lagoon system that extends itself over 60km of coast and which is a passing area for the migrating fauna from Europe to North of Africa and it is also the “winter resort” for many birds from North and Central Europe. The tour ends in Vila Real Santo Antonio at the border line with Spain. You will notice the differences along the Algarve region: the centre is very developed for tourism and the west and the east still maintain many evidences of the old Portuguese ways and traditions.

Typical Day

Programme

Day 1: Arrival - Welcome at Faro airport. 1H30 drive to Sagres, briefing about the tour followed by dinner. Lodging in a 4* new hotel with swimming-pool, surrounded by stunning deserted beaches and the wild nature of an unforgettable beauty.

Day 2: The wild Algarve Coast �" 58km (36mi), level 3 (+ Beach). After breakfast we ride into the SW Alentejo Natural Park where we visit Cape S. Vicente, the south-westernmost point in Continental Europe, with its amazing views on the cliffs. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* hotel with swimming-pool, that epitomises the Algarve culture, with blue and white corridors which link the rooms, patios, restaurants and bar.

Day 3: The famous beaches in the west of the Algarve �" 58km (36mi), level 3 (+ Beach). After breakfast we continue riding eastwards, we visit the famous Rocha Beach and Ferragudo, a picturesque fisherman’s village. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* hotel very near to the beach.

Day 4: The most known city in the Algarve and the Golf courses �" 51km (32mi), level 3 (+ Beach). After breakfast we ride into the Algarve area which is the most developed area in terms of tourism with vast golf courses: Albufeira, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago. Picnic on the way. The day ends in Faro, the capital of the Algarve. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* hotel located down town, near the historical and commercial centre in Faro.

Day 5: The birds and the Ria Formosa Natural Park �" 42km (26mi), level 2. After breakfast we ride towards another natural paradise: Ria Formosa Natural Park where we can see flamingos and many other birds. Picnic on the way. We pass Tavira, the most typical city in the Algarve. Visit to the tuna fishing museum. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* Eco-hotel whose building was once a typical old tuna fish market.

Day 6: Riding eastwards towards Spain �" 37km (23mi), level 2 (+ Beach). After breakfast we ride towards the Spanish border and we pass vast deserted beaches with white sand. Picnic on the beach. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* hotel only 50m away from the beach.

Day 7: Departure - After breakfast transfer to Faro airport. 1H00 drive to the airport.

Age range, type of group

Technical Data

Type: Hybrid bike tour
Class: LANDSCAPE TOUR
Version: Guided or Self-Guided
Region of Portugal: Algarve (coast)
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days cycling
Begin: Sagres (Algarve)
End: Vila Real de Santo António (Algarve)
Difficulty level (1-5): 1 2 3 4 5
Beginner/Intermediate.
Distance: 246km (153mi)
Average: 49km/day (31mi/day)
Trails: 73% asphalt �" 27% dirt roads

Sleeping and meals

The price includes:

- 7-day Hybrid Bike Tour with a Guide (*)
- Transfers from and to Faro Airport
- Accommodations (6 nights): 6 four* Hotels (one Design Hotel front to the ocean, four cosy Hotels and one Eco-Hotel in a natural preserved area). Double bedroom occupancy.
- 6 Breakfasts
- 5 nourishing and energetic picnics (*)
- 6 Dinners (including our famous wines, our amazing cheeses and lovely desserts) (*)
- Daily energy-bars and water (*)
- Luggage transport from Hotel to Hotel
- Documentation about PortugalBike Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Techno-Mechanical Assistance
- First-Aid assistance on location
- Permanent Backup Vehicle (*)
(*) Not included in Self-Guided Tours

Rates

Dates and Prices for 2012:

April 29�" May 05:
Guided: Euro 1880 (Single Suppl. + € 160)
Self-Guided: Euro 1460 (Single Suppl. + € 160)

June03 �" 09:
Guided: Euro 2030 (Single Suppl. + € 200)
Self-Guided: Euro 1600 (Single Suppl. + € 200)

September 30 �" October 06:
Guided: Euro 1910 (Single Suppl. + € 180)
Self-Guided: Euro 1490 (Single Suppl. + € 180)


=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel.
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.

Other Information

On this tour you will ride with this bicycle:

HYBRID BIKE: BH K30k Silvertip
DETAILS:
Frame: Alluminium
Fork: Front fork suspension with lock
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes
Gears: Shimano XT/LX, 27 speeds
Pedals: Normal (with cages or not) or Shimano SPD
Tires: Hybrid tires 700x40 (28"x1.6)
Weight: 13,5kg
Other: Seat post with small suspension, man or woman seat, front bag on the handlebar.
(please see the picture #26)

Faro, Portugal Bike Tours

Faro, Portugal Bike Tours

Cristina Henriques (View My Profile)
Being a Portuguese-owned Company, we know our country better than anybody else and we want to expose people to places and curiosities about Portugal that only a Portuguese knows! Our goal is that you visit Portugal …riding a bicycle!

On PortugalBike Tours you have the opportunity to visit our historical, cultural and landscape heritage in our National Parks, enjoy the sun and the beaches, and at the end of the day you can recover your strength with an exquisite dinner. You can taste our famous wines, amazing cheeses and lovely desserts, and sample typical dishes of each region of Portugal.

Travelling with PortugalBike will connect you deeply with the country, becoming part of its everyday life, observing details that typical tourists miss and enjoying spontaneous encounters along the way. You will rest in cosy and charming accommodations. We always choose 4-star quality hotels whenever possible in each region or Bed & Breakfast units. Our accommodations are always the best offer of each region.

PortugalBike Tours are designed so that we begin at a certain point and we end elsewhere. You do not start and end at the same place. We think that is the best way to discover Portugal ...riding a bicycle! Read the specific information about each ride to learn more details.

PortugalBike Tours have a maximum of 16 participants, and a minimum of two. Larger groups are also possible upon request and according to our availability. Our Bike Tours are prepared for one week (7 days / Sunday to Saturday).

The dates of PortugalBike Tours are according to our calendar, or on request, according to our availability. The prices below are for the scheduled PortugalBike Tours. If you wish a different date, ask us for prices and availability.

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