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Algarve Cycling Holiday
Enjoy cycling in perfect sunshine along the coast, or ride epic climbs in the mountains. Whatever you're looking for, the Algarve has it. #Lovevelo #LoveCycling #Ridefurther
Cycling Holidays in the Algarve
What to Expect on This Trip
Albufeira is situated on the shores of the Algarve. Well known for its golf, it also offers incredible cycling. You can ride from the pristine beaches deep into the heart of the Serra de Monchique. The roads are perfect for cyclists with almost no traffic, immaculate tarmac and stunning views. For a gentler experience of the Algarve, explore the Ria Formosa National Park, ride gravel tracks to the wild Atlantic Ocean beaches and explore tiny and traditional fishing villages.
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A Typical Itinerary
Day 1
Upon arrival into Faro airport, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel in Albufeira. Check in, relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Algarve.
Day 2
60km total distance
Today we suggest a day to acclimatise to the area by visiting Loule. The ride is about 50-70km with between 800m and 1,000m of climbing, depending on whether you choose to head throough Vilamoura, or ride further north into the hills on a slightly longer ride. You will ride through countless vineyards and orange groves and get a real taste of the Algarve.
Day 3
80km total distance
We recommend that today you explore the hills. You will ride north, away from the coast and within 15km, you will have reached Paderne and left the busier roads behind you. From here, you will gently ride up into the hills, passing Sao Bartolomeu, with only a very discreet incline. Your ride will climb further as you make your way up to Sao Marcos de Serra before circling back to Albufeira.
Day 4
105km total distance
Today is the longest day with a ride deep into the Serra de Monchique, the Monchique mountains. Riding north west you will cycle through Estevais where the roads become totally deserted as they make their way through fields and orange groves. At Silves you will head east across the Arade river before climbing up to Monchique. You will climb higher amongst the Eucalyptus trees before arriving at Monchique having climbed 450m in 50km. From here you will ride back on different roads until Silves before descending back to Albufeira.
Day 5
Check out at your leisure or enjoy the beach before your transfer back to Faro.
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What Our Cyclists Say
Just enjoyed my third cycling holiday by Love Velo. This trip put together by James was an excellent early season week on the Algarve. Coffee good, locals friendly and everything fitted into place and it was another cycling holiday greatly enjoyed. Thanks James and the wider team.
Read full reviewChas
Awesome customer Service like it used to be. I admit that I'm one of many people who have taken to booking holidays and flights direct to save a few quid. But when planning my husband's 50th birthday and knowing very little about cycling I decided to try Love Velo and I can't recommend them, and the service I've received from James Danvers highly enough.
Read full reviewAbby
I booked through Love Velo because the reviews were so good. I wasn't disappointed. Right from my first contact with LV they were easy to talk to and although I dithered (my first cycling trip abroad) they didn't press me. When I eventually confirmed my booking they took care of everything.
Read full reviewStephen
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