Algarve is a hidden gem of cycling in Europe. With over 300 days of sun a year it is a great place to escape the winter and enjoy some great cycling and golf at one of the best golf resorts in Portugal.
A gravel bike is one of the best ways to discover this beautiful region. Discover wild coastlines, pristine beaches & a people who love to welcome vistors to their home.
The tour showcases the best riding in the western Algarve. Join us for the ride!
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Start the adventure in Faro, where we’ll meet the group and transfer to our first hotel, the fabulous Craveiral Farmhouse located on the countryside of the western Algarve. After lunch we’ll get set up on the bikes and head our for a warm up ride to the southern point of Europe: Fortaleza de Sao Vicente. Our guides will make sure you’re comfortable on the bike & navigating ahead of the next days of cycling.
Head to south along the coast on our first point to point ride. See the Portugese countryside, pass through small locals towns and enjoy rolling hills. Finish the day at boutique hotel with an incredible sunset!
Ride a stunning loop ride today, through forested area, cross rivers and head deep into the wilderness. This is a ride with challenging climbs and great descents.
Ride point to point along the coast and cliffs and soak up beautiful ocean views. See Cordoama beach and Castelejo beach.
Today’s loop takes you on the coast to the beautiful Praia do Zabal. Stop for lunch along on the waterfront and enjoy the ride back to your hotel.
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye! The tour finishes at the las hotel, plan your onward travel from here. Private transfers available.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
The Pousada Sagres, located in the Vila de Sagres, is just 5 minutes on foot from the beach, with views of the Fortaleza de Sagres and of the Farol do Cabo de São Vicente.
Immerse yourself in the wild landscape of this stunning 220-hectare secluded private estate in the heart of the Vicentine Coast of the Algarve. Bask by the large infinity pool overlooking the nature reserve and the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. This luxurious 5-star oasis offers beauty and unequalled tranquillity.
It’s where we’re at home, away from home. Where they welcome us and let us be. Where there is always something to do, even if it is doing nothing. Or almost nothing. Where we can harvest what we have planted, close our eyes and feel the breeze pass. Breathe deep into the lull. Where time runs as fast as we want. And we do not have to be without a net to connect to the earth. Where enough we open the windows to let the quiet enter. Where we walk barefoot, feet in the herbs, and lie down in fresh sheets, just stretched.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
This lightweight carbon gravel e-bike is almost identical to the non e-bike version, with the adition of a 300 W power unit weighing only 3.9 Kg. The Adlar has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs. A range extender is available to hire for double the range. The bike has a Shimano GRX 1 x groupset.
The Rave is perfect for all-road, perfect for gravel and is desgined for speed. Enjoy a lightweight carbon frame with racey geometry and an electronic SRAM Rival XPLR groupset for full gear range and precision shifting.
Raimon is a Catalan who made a new life for himself and his family on the Algarve. Raimon is a professional dog trainer and has a deep understanding of both animals & humans, something that makes him an excellent guide! Raimon can mostly be found exploring new gravel roads close to his home.
Portugal's southern-most region, the Algarve, offers a diverse and beautiful landscape for all kinds of cycling, as well as warm temperatures all year round, making it the perfect destination for riders of all disciplines. With flat roads (up to around 300 m in elevation) along the coast and more hills and climbs further inland, the Algarve presents a veritable hotbed of exciting routes and incredible views. With over 200 km of coastline, the Atlantic Ocean and the region's many beaches are never far away!
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