Cycling holidays in Portugal where you set the pace and we provide the support
SELF GUIDED – CENTRAL ALGARVE – THE MOORS LEGACY
Intermediate level, 2 people
This GREAT VALUE 7 night holiday begins by the sea in Lagos once the home of Henry the Navigator and close to the Alvor estuary.
You have chance to explore the unspoilt countryside around Lagos before leaving to travel eastwards, passing though a landscape that owes a great deal to the inventiveness of the Moors during their occupation.
Your next stop is the town of Silves, the old Moorish capital of Portugal where their magnificent red sandstone castle has been restored and recent excavations have exposed other evidence of their advance society such as the steam rooms and baths.
From here you travel north east to the village of Alte (considered by many guide books to be the prettiest in the Algarve) and a two night stay here allows you to discover a very different Algarve - quiet and totally unspoilt where people still follow a traditional lifestyle. Then your journey takes you past the impressive Rocha da Pena escarpment where the Moors used to hide from the Knights Templar before turning south to the town of Loule which was occupied by the Romans and Moors. From here if you wish you can have a circularr ride to Estoi, where there is so much to see and you will captivated by the cobbled streets, small squares, interesting houses, an Italinate Palace and Roman ruins.
The route uses quiet country roads and good tracks, we only use main roads when there is no other option and for only short distances, there are only a few short climbs.
Included in this holiday
• 7 nights in small 3 - 4 stars hotel (or equivalent) in a twin / double room with breakfast
• transfers to and from Faro airport or arrival point in the Algarve
• luggage transfers
• bike rental, a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid or equivalent with helmet, handlebar bag, cycle bag, bike lock & repair kit
• route notes and maps
Not included
• flights
• holiday insurance
• 7 lunches
• 7 dinners
Cost per person and dates
October - March : £460.00 or €515.00
April - June and September: £540.00 or €605.00
Itinerary
Day 1 – arrival in the Algarve and transfer to Lagos.
Day 2 – a circular ride through old villages and beautiful unspoilt countryside to the west of Lagos. This ride gives you the opportunity to experience 'traditional' Algarve at its very best, 46km. Overnight Lagos. (All on quiet surfaced roads with some climbs.)
Day 3 – today you begin your journey eastwards to the town of Silves passing on your way the Alvor estuary where at low tide locals collect clams and then through the beautiful Odelouca river valley, 42km. Overnight Silves. (All on surfaced roads with a few gentle climbs.)
Day 4 – a ride through the heart of the Algarve passing orange groves, almond and fig orchards and then onto the Arade Barragem a spectacular dam with a wonderful lake. From here you continue eastwards to the beautiful village of Alte, 47km. Overnight Alte. (Mainly surfaced roads and a few very good tracks with only one real climb.)
Day 5 – this is you chance to pass through totally unspoilt countryside where local people still use the donkey to plough their fields and many of the older women continue to wash their clothes in the local river, 32km. Overnight Alte. (All surfaced quiet roads but a few climbs.)
Day 6 – today you pass around the impressive Rocha da Pena escarpment before travelling south to visit the old town of Salir. From here you the most fabulous views accompany you on your journey to the town of Loule, 38km. Overnight Loule. (Mainly surfaced roads with some good tracks and one good climb).
Day 7 – from Loule you head eastwards passing through the old town of Sao Bras before turning south to the village of Estoi. Your return allows you to pedal through unspoilt countryside & hamlets, 47km. Overnight Loule. (Mixture of surfaced roads and good tracks, only one short climb.)
Day 8 – sadly it is time to leave us and we transfer you back to your departure point.
This holiday can start on any day of the week to suit your personal travel arrangements.
Booking Procedure and Conditions
Before booking a tour be sure to read our booking procedure and conditions. Read More >
Algarve Day Tours
You may be interested to know that we also offer guided cycling day tours in the Algarve. Read More >
Intermediate level, 2 people
This GREAT VALUE 7 night holiday begins by the sea in Lagos once the home of Henry the Navigator and close to the Alvor estuary.
You have chance to explore the unspoilt countryside around Lagos before leaving to travel eastwards, passing though a landscape that owes a great deal to the inventiveness of the Moors during their occupation.Your next stop is the town of Silves, the old Moorish capital of Portugal where their magnificent red sandstone castle has been restored and recent excavations have exposed other evidence of their advance society such as the steam rooms and baths.
From here you travel north east to the village of Alte (considered by many guide books to be the prettiest in the Algarve) and a two night stay here allows you to discover a very different Algarve - quiet and totally unspoilt where people still follow a traditional lifestyle. Then your journey takes you past the impressive Rocha da Pena escarpment where the Moors used to hide from the Knights Templar before turning south to the town of Loule which was occupied by the Romans and Moors. From here if you wish you can have a circularr ride to Estoi, where there is so much to see and you will captivated by the cobbled streets, small squares, interesting houses, an Italinate Palace and Roman ruins.
The route uses quiet country roads and good tracks, we only use main roads when there is no other option and for only short distances, there are only a few short climbs.
Included in this holiday
• 7 nights in small 3 - 4 stars hotel (or equivalent) in a twin / double room with breakfast
• transfers to and from Faro airport or arrival point in the Algarve
• luggage transfers
• bike rental, a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid or equivalent with helmet, handlebar bag, cycle bag, bike lock & repair kit
• route notes and maps
Not included
• flights
• holiday insurance
• 7 lunches
• 7 dinners
Cost per person and dates
October - March : £460.00 or €515.00
April - June and September: £540.00 or €605.00
Itinerary
Day 1 – arrival in the Algarve and transfer to Lagos.
Day 2 – a circular ride through old villages and beautiful unspoilt countryside to the west of Lagos. This ride gives you the opportunity to experience 'traditional' Algarve at its very best, 46km. Overnight Lagos. (All on quiet surfaced roads with some climbs.)
Day 3 – today you begin your journey eastwards to the town of Silves passing on your way the Alvor estuary where at low tide locals collect clams and then through the beautiful Odelouca river valley, 42km. Overnight Silves. (All on surfaced roads with a few gentle climbs.)
Day 4 – a ride through the heart of the Algarve passing orange groves, almond and fig orchards and then onto the Arade Barragem a spectacular dam with a wonderful lake. From here you continue eastwards to the beautiful village of Alte, 47km. Overnight Alte. (Mainly surfaced roads and a few very good tracks with only one real climb.)
Day 5 – this is you chance to pass through totally unspoilt countryside where local people still use the donkey to plough their fields and many of the older women continue to wash their clothes in the local river, 32km. Overnight Alte. (All surfaced quiet roads but a few climbs.)
Day 6 – today you pass around the impressive Rocha da Pena escarpment before travelling south to visit the old town of Salir. From here you the most fabulous views accompany you on your journey to the town of Loule, 38km. Overnight Loule. (Mainly surfaced roads with some good tracks and one good climb).
Day 7 – from Loule you head eastwards passing through the old town of Sao Bras before turning south to the village of Estoi. Your return allows you to pedal through unspoilt countryside & hamlets, 47km. Overnight Loule. (Mixture of surfaced roads and good tracks, only one short climb.)
Day 8 – sadly it is time to leave us and we transfer you back to your departure point.
This holiday can start on any day of the week to suit your personal travel arrangements.
Booking Procedure and Conditions
Before booking a tour be sure to read our booking procedure and conditions. Read More >
Algarve Day Tours
You may be interested to know that we also offer guided cycling day tours in the Algarve. Read More >