Cycle West Algarve

CYCLE WEST ALGARVE

Included
Hire of 21 speed hybrid cycles.
7 nights B&B accommodation in small 3/4star hotels (or equivalent) in double/ twin rooms with shower/wc

Luggage transport
Tour information including maps and routes

Faro Airport Transfers or arrival point in the Algarve

Excluded
Lunches

Dinners

Extras
Single rooms

Access (advice only not included)
By air to Faro Airport (Easyjet, BMIBaby, Ryanair): transfers included

Duration
7 Nights/8 Days

Start: Any day start all year expect July & August.

Level 2

Minimum two persons

Tour Code CWA

Price £460per person

October - March

Price £540 per person April - June & September

Day 1. Arrive Faro Airport, transfer to MONCHIQUE

Route briefing and cycle provision. Monchique is one of the most attractive areas of the Algarve and offers a complete contrast to the coastal resorts. If time permits take a walk around the quaint town square, visit the churches or a short climb will take you to the ruins of the old convent of 'Nossa Senhora do Desterro'.

Day 2. MONCHIQUE CIRCULAR TOUR 20/36ml(32/58km)

A circular ride around the foothills of Picota and Foia with a chance to visit the old spa town of Caldas de Monchique. Throughout the day you will enjoy stunning views down to the coast and over the foothills.

Day 3. MONCHIQUE - ODECEIXE 25/36ml(40/58km)

Your route takes you westwards to the small coastal town of Odeceixe. You have a choice of routes: either a drop of 400m and cycle along the beautiful Ribeira de Seixe valley where time really has stood still 25ml or you cycle across the serra to the Alentejo border, then along the valley to S. Teotonio and onward to Odeceixe. There are some short climbs at the beginning and one near Odeceixe – a mixture of surfaced roads and good tracks.

Day 4. ODECEIXE CIRCULAR TOUR 15/31ml(24/50km)

Either a circular ride down to the beach and then through the countryside to Rogil where you can visit the tiny nature reserve of Esteveira perched on the cliff tops 15ml or a ride to the beautiful beach village of Zambujeira and the cliffs of Cabo Sardo.

Day 5. ODECEIXE - SAGRES 29ml(47km)

This morning we transfer you to Monte Rosa (22ml) and you then continue southwards to Carrapateira where you make a circular tour of the beautiful Pontal headland before setting off to Vila do Bispo and from there along the Sagres peninsula to Cape St Vincent and the fishing port of Sagres.

Day 6. SAGRES - SALEMA 15ml(24km)
From Sagres you journey eastwards with time to explore the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Ingrina and Zavial before passing through quiet countryside to the fishing village of Salema.

Day 7. SALEMA CIRCULAR RIDE 22/28ml(35/45km)

For you final day we suggest you take time off from the saddle and use the bus to visit the historical town of Lagos. If you prefer to ride we offer a circular route to the National Forest and the Bravura lake.

Day 8. Depart SALEMA, transfer to your depart point.