Ecovia Littoral of the Algarve cycling along the Algarve coast – 7 nights

Cycling through 237 km on a 6 day journey, surrounded of a vast diversity of sceneries. The amazing cliffs of Sagres, the sweet surroundings of Vilamoura, the wonders of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Islamic culture of Cacela Velha, the fascinating view upon the Algarve coast together with the typical small coastal towns and villages pass on some of the most wonderful experiences you will not want to miss.

The 8 days / 7 nights Itinerary has it’s beginning at the historical village of Sagres and ending at the called “Enlightenment City” – Vila Real de Stº António. Cycling to the East side of the Algarve till Lagos you will come across marvelous scenery of the cliffs and Atlantic Ocean. Following the Ecovia trail is highlighted the piscatorial traditions as well as the coastal diversity that characterizes each region. Is to highlight the crossing along the Ria Formosa Natural Park (7 Natural wonders of Portugal) enjoying a magnificent natural environment and diverse types of animals in their natural habitat. The combination of the chosen hotel units ( 4* sport and nature resorts) is an essential complement for the entire experience, bringing out the best of what each region has to offer.

Explore the piscatorial traditions Discover incredible sights upon the coast Cross Portuguese traditional villages and towns through the Algarve coastal region Hotel diversity – 4* hotels, sports and nature resort. General Information The ecovia is a great route that runs along the Algarve coastline, allowing you to visit many of the coastal towns and cities in the Algarve and also trace various paths of nature.

It features mostly flat terrain with an average of one / two medium ascents

per day. With an average of 40 km per day, easily crossed. Routes are supported by detailed roadbook that is provided.

Daily Distances

30 – 50 Km

1 2 3 Itinerary Temperature Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine, the Algarve offers excellent temperatures to enjoy a cycling route at any time of year. Average temperatures vary between 15 degrees in January until the 30 degrees in

1 Arrival in Faro Transfer with Megasport from to the hotel in August and 20 degrees in November.

Sagres, place where you will begin the journey. Covered by the Getting to Faro Day Alentejano Southwest natural park and the Vicentina coast, the Plane – You can book your airfare to Faro airport by several airlines, including Saint Vicent Cape is the further western point of Europe. , , Easyjet, , TAP Portugal.

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

2 From Cabo São Vicente to Lagos

Faro through the company Eurolines. Cycling through the quiet roads and trails you will travel your way involved in magnificent cliff landscape environment. Train – Book your ticket to Madrid with Eurostar and then book to Faro

Day (through ) with Portuguese company rail company CP.

3 From Lagos to Portimão Starting the day visiting the splendid city of Lagos, which was remarkable for the Portuguese Discoveries, follow the path to Prices

Day the magnificent city of Portimão, through admirable Ria de (1) (3) Alvor. Jan /Feb Apr Mar(2) May/Oct Jun/Sep Jul/Aug (4)

Nov/Dec

4 From Portimão to Albufeira

Double 395€ 535€ 625€ 835€ The quiet roads and tracks will guide you through small (per pax) villages and traditional cafes where you can taste delicacies of Single 155€ 280€ 335€ 525€

Day (supplement) the region. Includes: 7 night accommodation, 7breakfasts, 6 days of Cycling roadbook with 6 stages.

5 From Albufeira to Faro

With a route characterized by quiet trails, scroll down this Extras: Transfers from faro airport to hotel, transfers from hotel to faro path with a magnificent natural surroundings and typical Airport, daily transportation of luggage between hotels, touristic guide, Day piscatorial customs. luggage bags for bicycle, helmet, GPS.

(1) st nd rd 01 , 02 and 03 of January have daily supplement of 35€ for double room

6 From Faro to Tavira and 60€ for single room.

Cycling in a track mostly through the Ria Formosa Natural (2) 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of March have daily supplement of 35€ for double Park, let yourself be involved by the senses of this natural room and 60€ for single room. (3) st nd rd th th Day wonder of Portugal. 01 , 02 , 03 , 04 and 05 of April have daily supplement of 35€ for double room and 60€ for single room. (4) th st

30 and 31 of December have daily supplement of 35€ for double room and

7 From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António 60€ for single room.

Pedaling along the coast the route offers exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean and contact with a culture known for its

Day fishing for Tuna Fish.

8 Return to Faro Transfer with MegaSport Tavira to the airport for your return home or stay a few more extra nights in the unique region of

Day the Algarve.

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