Cycling in The Real Algarve

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This was our first cycling holiday with Headwater and hopefully not the last. Everything about it was excellent: the route, the hotels, the bikes, the other riders and the Headwater reps, Tony and Ludmilla. We particularly appreciated the 'rest day' in Lagos after the first day's ride, to allow for exploration, and the shorter ride to the Atlantic coast from the second hotel at Pedralva.

Anonymous | Traveled in October

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7 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Sagres, Portugal

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Highlights

Visit Cabo de Sao Vicente, Europe's most south-westerly point known as the 'Sacred Promontory'

Bird-spotter's paradise; endemic and migratory species from Europe and North Africa

Superb variety of hotels, all with pools and great regional cuisine

Peaceful cycle routes; contrasting coast and the lush green interior

Sagres and Lagos - beautiful coastal towns with a rich maritime history

Itinerary

The western Algarve, a land away from the touristy towns of the central coast, is an area of stunning cliff tops, quiet fishermen's villages and lush green interior. It's also a birdwatcher's paradise and whilst autumn and spring bring in the huge migrations, winter sees numerous endemic bird species. Winter is more akin to springtime, meaning you can enjoy the warm temperatures and beautiful beaches of the Algarve from October right through to May.

Our six night holiday takes you along quiet roads and sun-kissed cycle tracks. You'll cycle along beautiful coastlines enjoying a mix of golden sandy beaches and rugged cliff tops, and pass through pretty villages, some of which seem unaffected by the outside world. Country lanes take you into the lush green interior passing large reservoirs, alpine-like meadows and rich holm oak forests. Visit the historic maritime towns of Sagres and Lagos; Henry the Navigator lived here, and built his own fortress at Sagres, near to where you'll find Cabo de Sao Vicente, Europe's south-western cape, with its iconic lighthouse and fascinating museum.

day 1Arrive at Sagres

Arrive at the wonderful coastal town of Sagres in time for dinner at the hotel. (Staying at Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Half Board)

Meals

Dinner

day 2Sagres to Lagos

day 3At Lagos

day 4Lagos to Pedralva

day 5At Pedralva

day 6Pedralva to Sagres

day 7Leave Sagres

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation, Luggage transfers between hotels

Meals

All continental breakfasts and 3 evening meals

Others

Headwater navigation app

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