Bem vindo a Portugal!

You will be met in the arrivals area of Faro Airport and taken to your hotel. If you have ordered bike hire, we will ensure that these are set up and ready for you at the hotel.

Local restaurant - TBC

Its time to set off for an easy ride to Tavira. Enjoy the gorgeous coastline and test your bikes out for the days ahead.

Duration

48km, 170m+

Santa Luzia

This fabulous hotel is perched on right on the clifftop. Supercharge your recovery at the spa and pool, then head to the terrace where you can enjoy the beach view.

Come na Gaveta

Av. Dr. Mateus Teixera de Azevedo 36, 8800 - 379 Tavira

This day you will head towards the very east of Portugal, looking to Spain– to Vila Real Santo Antonio and Castro Marim! En route you will enjoy the spectacular view at Cacela Velha (pictured left). There are two different options for this day, depending on your energy levels!

Duration

50 - 70km, 300 - 600m+

13km - Cacela Velha

27km - Vila Nova da Cacelha

This serene hotel offers far-reaching views of the ocean and a tranquil air, surrounded by green farmland. You will love their delicous Portuguese cuisine, made with ingredients from the farm.

Hotel restaurant

Today you will explore the some of the best small trails and roads of the central Algarve. This area is so quiet, and there are some hidden gems on the way that you will discover whilst riding. You will finish the day in Alte, the Algarve’s best kept secret, along with pools to swim in, a waterfall and gorgeous small streets. You will love this village!

Duration

55km, 888m+

15km - Tesouros da Serra

38km - Salir

49km - Benafim

This boutique guesthouse is stylish and luxuriously comfortable. An evening in the hot tub as the sun sets over the whitewashed walls of the village is one you will not forget!

A Ponte

Estra. de Ponte 19, 8100-012 Alte

From Alte you will cycle west through the orange groves and avocado plantations to the striking fortified town of Silves, ancient capital of the Algarve, packed full of history. You will pass the beautiful reservoir ‘Funcho’ on the way, which is spectacular.

There are three options available for today's ride, including a fun technical section alongside the reservoir for those who are up for a challenge!

Duration

50 - 75km, 480 - 850m+

10 / 23km - Paderne

30 / 45km - Salir

This stylish yet luxurious guesthouse offers superb comfort and attentive service. Relax on the terrace and in the pool after you ride and fuel up on a delicious continental breakfast in the morning.

Mosaiko

R. Elias Garcia 17, 8300-155 Silves

Today will be a fantastic day of riding, starting out inland, and finishing on the most spectacular coastline just west of Lagos. Doing the route this way you miss all the busy section of the coast between Albufeira and Portimao, sticking only to backroads and small quiet tracks.

Duration

65, 820+

43km - Bensafrim

48km - Barão de São João

The Lagos Aveniva Hotel is a great option for our cyclists right in the centre of Lagos, overlooking the marina. Enjoy the rooftop pool whilst relaxing with a sundowner, and walk just a few minutes to the best restaurants and bars in town.

TBC

Today you will finish at Cape st Vicente – the furthest south western point of mainland Europe.

The tracks to get there are fantastic –finishing at the famous lighthouse on the cliffs.

Duration

50km, 860m+

16km - Burgão

39km - Vila do Bispo

Situated right on the seafront, the Memmo Baleeira offers a wide range of facilities and stunning views. Chill on the terrace by the pool, enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic or pamper yourself in the spa!

TBC

We will be sad to see you leave!

We will take you to Faro Airport in time for your flight.

Até a proxima...

The climate in the Algarve is ideal for cycling most of the year around. It is possible to get some rain in the early parts of the year (Feb-April) however this doesn’t usually last too long. The only month we would advise thinking of avoiding would be mid-August, which is usually too hot for most people.

Spring flowers in April, May and June are stunning, and September, October and November are also fantastic times to ride.

Winter is one of the most underrated times to ride in the Algarve - blue skies, cooler temperatures, lower prices and almost no one else on the roads and tracks.

This trip is designed to be flexible according to your ability. Each day will consist of at least 40% gravel track sections (imagine a 4x4 gravel track suitable for vehicles as well) and the rest small quiet tarmac roads.

There is some climbing (the Algarve is not flat!), however technically it is not difficult, as most tracks are suitable for vehicles as well.

We will recommend a restaurant each evening and cafes en route for you.

We support small, local cafes and restaurants, eating where we can ‘how the locals do’. The food in interior Portugal is often more simple than on the Algarve coast, with menus regularly changing with the region and season.

All dietary requirements will be happily catered for – just let us know what you require, or what your likes or dislikes are and we will adapt our recommendations.

If you book a self-guided tour, we are always on the end of the phone. This means that if you need mechanical support, want to change a booking, or anything else which may crop up on the road, our friendly (bilingual!) team are here to help

Please note that due to availability, accommodation may vary from the hotels listed above.

Depending on your group size, we may be able to offer you a choice of hotels. Where possible we will do our best to accommodate you in small, traditional hotels and guesthouses where you will enjoy a truly unique experience each night.

• Bike*

• Inner tube, hand pump, levers, multitool*

• Pedals

• Helmet

• Cycling shoes

• Powermeter/Di2/Sram batteries/Garmin chargers as appropriate*

• Sunglasses (including clear lenses if you have them)

• Cycling gloves (depending on season)

• Cycling rain jacket

• Saddle (All of our hire bikes are equipped with a saddle, of course. However, we recommend that you bring your own if it is comfortable for you rather than spending a week sitting on a saddle that may not be suitable for you.)

• Suitcase (see below)

• Bib shorts, jersey, gilet, socks- minimum 4 sets.

• Arm/leg warmers

• Rain/wind vest

• Base-layer (depending on season)

• Chamois Cream

• Rear bike light + chargers

• Water bottles x 2 (we have bottles available to purchase).

• Garmin/Wahoo and mount

• Energy bars/snacks that you particularly like!

• Regular clothes and light jacket or jumper for evening

• Swimsuit (many of the hotels have pools or spa)

• Evening shoes / sandals

• Passport (Check expiry date)

• Travel Insurance

• Sun protection

• USB charger

• First aid kit

• Toiletries

• Cellphone and charger

• Credit/debit card

• Medications and prescriptions

• Power adapter

• Ear plugs / eye mask

• Powerbank

• Airport transfers from Faro

• 7 nights accommodation in handpicked, bike friendly hotels

• 6 fantastic riding days

• Buffet breakfast each day

• Restaurant reservations each evening

• Detailed route planning (suited to group), GPX files given in advance plus itinerary

• Large luggage storage (bike boxes for example) throughout

• Civil Liability Insurance

• Telephone support whenever you should need it.

• 5 star Service – our promise

• Dinner, lunch and coffees bought at cafes en route

• Flights

• Transfers from airports other than Faro

• Other costs not listed above

• Luggage transfers + mechanical support vehicle (€300/group per riding day) = €1,800

• Luggage transfers (€110/group per riding day for groups up to 5) = €660

• Luggage transfers (€150/group per riding day for groups 6+) = €750

• Guide (€160 per guide per riding day) = €960

We have a range of rental bikes to suit different styles and budgets, including e-bikes. Below are a few examples. For full details and prices, see our website.

• Megamo. SRAM APEX AXS. 12 speed.

• Meagmo. SRAM Apex Eagle. 12 speed.

• Megamo Lande Premium e-Gravel. Bosch Performance Line.

• Megamo e-Gravel. Bosch 600wh.

Our bike rental partners are scaled to support large group, of 40+ riders.

Paradise Cycling Tours Unipessoal LDA

Bairro da Boavista 6
8100-016 Alte
Portugal
NIPC 517913704
RNVAT 11760

Contact:
Fiona Hunter Johnston +351 931325694

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