Cycle the Alentejo to the Algarve

What's Included

• 6 breakfasts

  Breakfasts are usually continental style consisting of bread, cheeses, meats, yoghurt, juice, tea, and coffee.

• Accommodation

  1 night in a hotel and 5 nights in cosy cottages in a tourism village (3-5 star) on a twin-share basis with private facilities and swimming pool.

• High-quality rental mountain bike and helmet

  24-speed high-quality rental mountain bike and helmet (children's bikes and touring e-bikes available with supplement).

• Digital information pack

  Includes a smartphone app with maps, roadbook, and GPS tracks.

• Luggage transfer

  Luggage transfer on days 3 and 4, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess.

• Transfers

  Transfer from Faro Airport on day 1 and from Sagres to Pedralva on Day 6.

• Dinner reservations

  Reservations for dinners on days 1 and 4 (note: the dinners are not an inclusion).

• Emergency hotline

  Access to an emergency hotline.

What's Not Included

• Travel to Faro Airport and from Pedralva

  Travel to Faro Airport and from Pedralva is not included.
  
  

• Meals not listed as included

  Meals not listed as included, drinks are not provided.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided cycle, so no guide is provided.
  
  

• Entrance fees

  Entrance fees are not included.
  
  

• Solo traveler supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Transfers not indicated as included

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage.
  
  

• Handlebar phone holder

  A handlebar phone holder to follow the route more easily using the app/GPX files is not included.
  
  

• Hotel taxes

  Hotel taxes, if applicable, are payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Lunches, dinners, and drinks

  Lunches, dinners, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Mobile phone holder

  We recommend bringing a holder for your mobile phone to be fixed to the handlebar to cycle smoothly following the app.
  
  

Accommodation

6 nights hotel. 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.

Grading

Grade 3 - The cycling takes place along the coastline and accordingly the route is a little hilly at times, however the cycling is relaxed. See the daily itinerary for details. The average daily stages of 24.5-44km / 15-27mi ) are achievable for anyone of good cycling fitness including children, or if taking an electric bike, a reasonable level of fitness is required. The route is on dirt roads, gravel tracks and tarmac lanes with little or no traffic. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

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