Algarve Cycling Short Break

This short break cycling tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore contrasting landscapes of the Algarve in 3 cycling days. Enjoy a mixture of wonderful inland and coastal scenery and explore the “real” Algarve and its traditional villages. On the coast, enjoy the rugged cliffs, wild beaches and azure waters of the Atlantic. It's the perfect combination of riding through pristine nature, whilst also enjoying the hustle bustle that comes with staying in beautiful historic towns. This trip is suitable for relatively fit regular cyclists seeking an active holiday.

Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.

Leisure Cycling | Leisure Cycling

Solo Travellers, Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

This tour is graded easy to moderate, featuring daily distances ranging from 38–50 km (24–31 miles). It’s an ideal choice for occasional riders looking to explore a region from the saddle at a comfortable pace. Shorter daily mileages give you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, visit museums, or pause for a leisurely lunch before reaching your destination.

You’ll cycle mainly on dedicated bike paths or quiet country roads, with only occasional short sections on busier routes. Terrain is generally easy-going, though some days may include rolling sections or one or two short, steeper ascents or descents. Elevation gains vary significantly depending on whether the route heads inland or follows the coast, ranging from approximately 85 m (280 ft) to 190 m (625 ft) per day.

80% of the time you will be cycling on paved roads and 20% of the time on dirt roads (off-road).

On your 5 day self-guided cycling tour in Portugal you will stay in 3 and 4-star hotels. The hotels are well-located in the village or town, and your hotel in Tavira is equipped with a swimming pool. 

Single Rooms & Solo Travellers

Navigation is straightforward using the Macs Adventure App which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone.

The majority of the time you will be cycling on small roads or cycle paths, so it will be relatively easy to find your way.

Enjoy complete flexibility—this cycling tour can start on any day of the week, any time of year, except July and August when conditions are too hot. Simply select the date that works best for your travel plans.

By Air: Faro is the closest airport and it is an approximate 30 minute drive from here to Tavira, the location of your first hotel on the tour. Faro is serviced by at least one carrier from almost every regional airport in the UK. Direct flights from outside of London tend to be with the low cost carriers or charter flights. Flight time from London is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

This tour is also accessible from Lisbon which is also served by many airlines in the UK. From here to the starting point of the tour in Tavira, it is a 2 hr and 40 minute drive.

All transfers to and from the airport to the first and last hotels are included in the price.

Luggage transfers between overnight locations are included in the tour. We request that one bag should not weigh more than 20 kg/44lbs. An extra bag per person can be added free of charge.