Algarve 15 days
Cycling vacations between land and sea
From
5195$
per person
Duration
15 days
14 nights
Level
3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km
Dates and prices
The vacation coast
Your journey begins on the west coast in the tranquil Alentejo, nicknamed "the bread basket" for its many golden fields. You then head south through the vast South-West Alentejano and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, passing through Vila Nova de Milfontes and its popular beach. The typical Algarve village of Aljezur, with its white houses and discreet lanes, welcomes you to the Algarve.
From here, you descend to the surfing town of Sagres and the 200 m-high cliffs of Cape St. Vincent. On the south coast, you enter the liveliest part of the Algarve, of which Portimão and one of Portugal's most famous beaches, Praia da Rocha, are worthy representatives. Round off this sunny holiday in the Vale do Guadiana nature park, then head for São Domingos and its majestic old open-cast mine. You'll understand why this coast is so popular!
Package including
Air transportation of the passenger, his luggage and his bicycle with Air Transat;
Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back;
Transfer by bus on day 14;
14 nights in a three or four star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 4 dinners;
- Luggage transportation (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
- mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle;
- GPX data, maps and daily routes;
- taxes;
Package including
Air transportation of the passenger, his luggage and his bicycle with Air Transat;
Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back;
Transfer by bus on day 14;
14 nights in a three or four star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 4 dinners;
- Luggage transportation (one per person, maximum 20 kg);
- mechanical breakdown service and access to a support vehicle;
- GPX data, maps and daily routes;
- taxes;
Package excluding
equipment, such as bicycles
protection from the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Package excluding
equipment, such as bicycles
protection from the Fonds d'indemnisation des clients des agents de voyages (FICAV), i.e. $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.
Other information
Departure/return
Montreal-Trudeau/Lisbon
Lisbon/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Tour Rating: 3+
circuit of average difficulty : hilly, sometimes mountainous ; from 50 to 80 km.
Other information
Departure/return
Montreal-Trudeau/Lisbon
Lisbon/Montreal-Trudeau
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Tour Rating: 3+
circuit of average difficulty : hilly, sometimes mountainous ; from 50 to 80 km.
Day by day cycling itinerary
Short route: 539 km - Long route: 841 km
Day 1
Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Setùbal (1h).
Day 2
Free day or loop in Parque Natural da Arrábida (35 km).
Day 3
Setúbal, ferry to Sol Tróia, Comporta, Melides, Deixa-o-Resto, Santiago de Cacém (61 to 89 km).
Day 4
Santiago de Cacém, Sonega, Porto Cãovo, Vila Nova de Milfontes (66 km).
Day 5
Day at leisure or loop via Cercal, Colos, Relíquias, São Luís (41 to 79 km).
Day 6
Vila Nova de Milfontes, Cavaleiro, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Rogil, Aljezur (65 to 73 km).
Day 7
Day at leisure or loop via Praia da Arrifana (29 km) or via Marmelete (48 to 70 km).
Day 8
Aljezur, Espihaco de Cão, Bensafrim, Barão de São João, Luz, Lagos. Option via Barragem da Bravura, Praia da Luz. (55 to 64 km).
Day 9
Lagos, Meia, Odiáxere, Cotifo, Arão, Mexilhoeira, Portimão. Option via Montes de Cima (46 to 58 km).
Day 10
Day at leisure or loop via Montes de Cima, Monchique, Alferce, Porto de Lagos (55 to 76 km).
Day 11
Portimão, Lagoa, Algóz, Tunes, Paderne, Vale de Judeu, Almancil, Faro (82 km).
Day 12
Faro, Quelfes, Moncarapacho, Fundo, Pedras d'el Rei, Santa Luzia, Tavira, Vila Nova de Cacela, São Bartolomeu, Monte Gordo (67 km).
Day 13
Monte Gordo, São Bartolomeu, Monte Francisco, Junqueira, Azinhal, Alcaria, Guerreiros do Rio, Alcoutim, Cortes Pereiras, Espírito Santo, Mértola (84 km).
Day 14
Transfer from Mértola to Lisbon (3 h).
Day 15
Transfer to Lisbon airport and return to Montreal.
Consult vertical drops
Discover the altitude differences on this itinerary and plan your next trip with all the information you need. Please note that gradients are provided for information purposes only and do not always represent reality on the ground.