Level: Advanced. Total distance: 611k/382m. Shortest day: 50k/31m. Longest day: 131k/82m. Accommodations: Value (3-4 star inns).
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at the airport in Lisbon. Van transfer to Grândola. After a light lunch in this charming town we will go for a warm-up ride (50km). Welcome dinner. Lodging - Hotel D. Jorge de Lencastre.
Day 2: Grândola-Cercal (95km/59miles). Ride through cork and olive tree groves on the way to Santiago do Cacém, where we will visit the Roman ruins of Miróbriga. The ride will then take us to the Atlantic coast and through the charming village of Porto Covo, on the way to Cercal. Lodging - Herdade da Matinha.
Day 3: Cercal-Sagres (131km/82miles). The longest day of the tour! A great day of riding that combines very different landscapes - the cliffs, the wild beaches and the town of Sagres are among the several highlights of the day. It was in Sagres that Prince Henry the Navigator prepared many of Portugal´s discovery journeys. We will stay at the Pousada, where you can enjoy great ocean views from your balcony. Lodging - Hotel Memmo Baleeira Sagres
Day 4: Sagres-Caldas de Monchique (78km/49miles). We start our West to East crossing of the Algarve. The route will take us through olive, orange, fig and almond groves. We will stay in Caldas de Monchique, a popular spa since the Roman times. Save some time for a full body massage! Lodging - Hotel Caldas de Monchique
Day 5: Caldas de Monchique-Caldas de Monchique (78-62km/49-39miles). The plan for today is simple - a loop ride that will take us to the highest point in the Algarve, the Fóia peak (902m/2960ft). This is a very challenging ride but the panoramic views from the peak are fantastic! Second night in Hotel Caldas de Monchique
Day 6: Caldas de Monchique-São Brás de Alportel (96km/60miles). Today we will discover the best of the inland Algarve. Charming villages and rolling hills make this a great day of riding. In Silves, the former Moorish capital of the Algarve, the 11th century castle is well worth a visit. Lodging - Pousada de São Brás de Alportel.
Day 7: São Brás de Alportel-Ayamonte (83km/52miles). Our last day of riding will take us all the way to Spain completing our West/East crossing of the Algarve. The coastal village of Cacela Velha, with its beautiful white sand beach, and the 13th century castle in Castro Marim are among today´s highlights.
Lodging - Hotel in Castro Marim.
Day 8: Morning transfer to Lisbon. After lunch you will have the afternoon to explore Portugal´s capital very unique mix of old and new neighborhoods and its amazing number of monuments and museums.
Farewell dinner in one of Lisbon´s typical restaurants.
Lodging - Hotel in Lisbon.
Day 9: Early morning transfer to airport in Lisbon.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: All accommodations, 7 dinners, 1 picnic, van support, 2 guides, transfers, daily snacks, A2Z Adventures t-shirt and A2Z Adventures water bottle.
Single supplement: 400 euros.
Price for self-guided tour: 1340€. Self-guided tours do not include meals, van support or guides.
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