Discover the Southwest of Portugal Cycling between the valleys and the coast – 7 nights

On a journey of 6 days cycling scroll about 260 km through diversified scenarios. The Islamic culture of Silves, the sweet surroundings of Caldas de Monchique, the amazing Mountain of Monchique, a stunning barrage of Santa Clara, the wonders of the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast, along with the typical Alentejo and Algarve villages and towns express some of the experiences you will not want to miss.

The itinerary of 8 days / 7 nights has a start in the cultural city of Silves and an end in the historic town of Sagres. Cycling north to Odemira we are faced with a stunning environment of mountains where you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the vast blanket of vegetation and observe different types of animals in their natural habitat. Following the track towards to the Natural Park (west and south) the mountains landscape is replaced by the coast and by the fishing tradition that remains on these lands.

The combination of the chosen hotel units (3 *, 4 *; Rural Tourism, Village Tourism) is an essential complement to the whole experience, bringing out the best of what each region has to offer.

Quiet roads and tracks characterize the itinerary Discover incredible landscapes over the coast and the mountains Go through Portuguese villages and typical towns by the region of Algarve and Alentejo Different types of hotel units – 3 and 4 star hotels; rural tourism; village tourism Extra nights available in the Algarve

General Information The itinerary is designed for quieter roads and off road tracks, conquered by the sound of nature, and with a view to pleasing the safety and well-being. It features mostly flat terrain with an average of one / two medium ascents per day. With an average of 45 km per day, easily crossed. routes are supported by detailed roadbook that is provided.

Distance

28 – 56 km

1 2 3 Temperature Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine, the Algarve offers excellent Itinerary temperatures to enjoy a cycling route at any time of year. Average Arrival in Faro temperatures vary between 15 degrees in January until the 30 degrees in August and 20 degrees in November. Transfer with MegaSport from Faro to the hotel in Silves, place where you’ll start your journey. The Castel Getting to Faro ay 1 ay of Silves, the finest example of the Islamic architecture Plane – You can book your airfare to by several airlines, D of the country, it’s a must see in your trip to the village. including , , Easyjet, , TAP Portugal.

Bus – You can book your ticket from any point of the Europe to the bus

From Silves to Caldas de Monchique station in Faro through the company Eurolines. 2 Cycling by the quiet roads and tracks you’ll make your way involved in a superb environment of mountain up Train – Book your ticket to Madrid with Eurostar and then book to Faro (through ) with Portuguese company rail company CP.

Day to Caldas de Monchique.

From Caldas de Monchique to Santa Clara-a-

Velha Prices 3 Follow the trajectory that offers you sensational views over the mountain of Monchique covered by Jan(1)/Feb Mar(2) Apr(3) (4)

Day pine-tree, eucalyptus, chestnuts, holm oaks, Nov/Dec May/Jun Jul/Aug among others. Sep/Oct Double (per 670€ 780€ 890€ pax)

From Santa Clara-a-Velha to Odemira Single 200€ 210€ 360€

4 (supplement)

The peaceful roads and tracks will lead you through traditional villages and cafes where you Includes 7 nights accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, 6 days of cycling, roadbook with 6 stages.

Day can taste some delicacies of the region. Extras Transfers from Faro airport to hotel; transfers from hotel to Faro Airport; daily transportation of luggage between hotels;, tour escort in bicycle; luggage

From Odemira to Aljezur bags for bicycle, helmet, GPS.

5 Emerging in the beauty of the Vicentina Coast, reenters (1) st nd rd 01 , 02 and 03 of January have daily supplement of 35€ for double room the region of Algarve in “Praia de Odeceixe” one of the and 60€ for single room. seven wonderful beaches of Portugal. Take some time (2) 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of March have daily supplement of 35€ for double Day to involve in this magnificent environment. room and 60€ for single room. (3) 01st, 02nd, 03rd, 04th and 05th of April have daily supplement of 35€ for double room and 60€ for single room. From Aljezur to Aldeia da Pedralva (4) th st 30 and 31 of December have daily supplement of 35€ for double room and 6 Crossing a rail mostly in off road track between the

60€ for single room. valleys of the mountains of the Algarve, you’ll be guided to the comfort of the nature and the beaches that Day Carrapateira offers.

From Aldeia da Pedralva to Sagres

7 Cycling along the coast the route offers exceptional

views over the Atlantic with wonderful cliffs, to the fishing activity and to some unique monuments of the Day history of Portugal.

Return to Faro 8 Transfer with MegaSport from Sagres to the airport to you way back home, or stay some extra nights in the

Day marvelous called Algarve.

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