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Explore the unspoilt wild coastlines, pretty white villages and deserted cycling routes of the Algarve.
Arrive at the wonderful coastal town of Sagres in time for dinner at the hotel. *(Staying at Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Half Board)*
From Sagres head inland, mostly following the Ecovia, a national cycle trail. Pass shepherds tending their flocks before meeting the coast again in time for lunch. The villages of Salema, Burgau and Luz have great sandy beaches and offer rustic restaurants with al fresco dining; grilled fresh fish with zesty lemon is a favourite dish. You end the day at Lagos and your wonderfully atmospheric 4-star hotel. *(Staying at Costa d'Oiro, Half Board)*
Distance in Km: 38
Distance in Miles: 24
Lagos is encircled by C14 walls - the stone work and architecture you'll find hidden within these is a delight. Ornate churches date from the C13, and tangled cobbled lanes lead to new discoveries around every corner. Visit the new marina and the lively fish market (held daily), and join the locals for coffee in one of the many bars. Popular coastal walks lead to Ponte da Piedade lighthouse and from Porto de Mos to Luz, both offering outstanding sea views. *(Staying at Costa d'Oiro, Half Board)*
You have a choice of routes today, with both taking you along the promenade at Lagos, before heading inland to Odiaxere where you can choose a shorter option that has fewer climbs and takes you through lovely villages on winding roads, giving you a real insight into local life. The longer route takes you past the beautiful Bravura reservoir and pretty alpine-like hamlets and meadows, meeting the coast in picturesque Carrapateira. Then it's on to Pedralva, a village where each house has been restored to create individual hotel rooms. *(Staying at Aldeia da Pedralva, Half Board)*
Distance in Km: 52
Distance in Miles: 33
Aldeia da Pedralva is a wonderful rural retreat and you could easily spend the day relaxing in the village. If you fancy doing more you can follow one of our routes taking you out along the cliff tops with great views of the coast, or return to Carrapateira to visit the Land and Sea Museum and have a leisurely lunch. *(Staying at Aldeia da Pedralva, Half Board)*
There's two options today but both routes are fairly short allowing you time to visit the lighthouse at Cabo de Sao Vicente and Sagres Fortress, built by Henry the Navigator. The longer route is on off-road tracks passing holm oak forests. Both routes give great views of the Serra de Monchique passing through Vila do Bispo, a nice lunch stop with its beautiful 17th century church. From Vila do Bispo head out across the Vicente peninsula to Cabo de Sao Vicente and the southwestern tip of Europe before following the coast road back to Sagres. *(Staying at Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Breakfast Only)*
Distance in Km: 30
Distance in Miles: 19
* 6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
* 3 Days cycling
* All continental breakfasts and 5 evening meals
* GPS route directions and maps
* /RideWithGPS/ navigation app
* High quality hybrid bikes
* Luggage transfers between hotels
All continental breakfasts and 5 evening meals.
The local speciality from the sea is the Barnacle Perceve, this is not
taken from the bottom of boats but the bottom of submerged local cliffs, it
is harvested by hand using a dangerous and traditional method,
which involves one of the two collectors dangling by a rope from the top of
the cliffs! They are a bit of a delicacy not too dissimilar to
mussels. Away from the sea the dried hams, salamis and chouriço are as good
as anything that Spain or Italy can produce. The strange sounding
bread sausage Alheira is very good, invented by the Portuguese Jews during
the Inquisition to avoid persecution, bread and non-pork products are
used. Good quality meat is also on the menu, beef and pork are of a high
quality and lamb in season is superb. Vegetables are plentiful and with
big harvests of almonds and oranges, fruits are in good supply
alongside another local vegetable, the sweet potato.
The Algarve’s other surprise is the quality of cheese; from mild to
strong using cow, goat or sheep milk there is a great range of cheeses for
all tastes, Queijo de Cabra do Algarve, is a particular favourite.
* 6 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
* 3 Days cycling
* All continental breakfasts and 5 evening meals
* GPS route directions and maps
* /RideWithGPS/ navigation app
* High quality hybrid bikes
* Luggage transfers between hotels
*EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR*
Food lovers, wine lovers, flora & fauna, bird spotting opportunities, art &
history, swimming opportunities, couples, coastal routes
Classification: Self-Guided
Average daily distance on move on days: 40km (25miles).
No. of days Cycling: 3
Terrain: Mostly gently undulating with a couple of short but steepish
descents/climbs. Routes mainly follow a mix of coastal paths, tracks,woodland
trails and country roads.
Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to cycle
independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the
logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a
map and route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace.
It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we
make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may
be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised
together. The route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone
number should you need it and in emergencies.
Hotels
We have hand-picked three wonderful hotels all with their own charm. These
include a modern 4 star design hotel perched on a cliff in Sagres, a 4 star
hotel in Lagos full of Portuguese colonial charm and a hotel in Pedralva,
where the village houses have been rustically renovated to create individual
rooms. All hotels have pools with Sagres and Lagos boasting covered ones.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. Your
luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided. The route notes
contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number. In an emergency, the
local representative is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up
themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.
All continental breakfasts and 5 evening meals.
The local speciality from the sea is the Barnacle Perceve, this is not
taken from the bottom of boats but the bottom of submerged local cliffs, it
is harvested by hand using a dangerous and traditional method,
which involves one of the two collectors dangling by a rope from the top of
the cliffs! They are a bit of a delicacy not too dissimilar to
mussels. Away from the sea the dried hams, salamis and chouriço are as good
as anything that Spain or Italy can produce. The strange sounding
bread sausage Alheira is very good, invented by the Portuguese Jews during
the Inquisition to avoid persecution, bread and non-pork products are
used. Good quality meat is also on the menu, beef and pork are of a high
quality and lamb in season is superb. Vegetables are plentiful and with
big harvests of almonds and oranges, fruits are in good supply
alongside another local vegetable, the sweet potato.
The Algarve’s other surprise is the quality of cheese; from mild to
strong using cow, goat or sheep milk there is a great range of cheeses for
all tastes, Queijo de Cabra do Algarve, is a particular favourite.
*Standard transfers*
For flight inclusive bookings transfers are included from Faro airport at
11:50 Oct & Apr-May, 16:05 Nov-Mar, and back to Faro airport at 09:30 Oct &
Apr-May, 13:30 Nov-Mar. Transfers are available at a supplement for land only
bookings.
*Alternative transfers*
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a
different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these
for you (there may be an additional charge).
Coastal areas of Portugal can be known to be quite windy.However, the climate
here is long, warm summers and mild winters, with most rain falling in the
winter months, but possible in all other months. Seasons are marked, with
pleasant temperatures in the spring, in the summer and in the autumn. Heat
waves can push up temperatures between mid June and September.
Warm top and leggings for the early spring and autumn departures
Swimming costume
Windproof and waterproof layer
Comfortable shoes and clothes for the days off the bike if you want to
explore the towns
*Self-Guided Hire Bikes*
We use custom made Headwater hybrid bikes. All bikes are supplied with:
* 1 handlebar map holder
* 2 rear panniers
* 1 bike lock per 2 people
* 1 puncture repair kit per 2 people, which includes a pump
If you are booked as a group, but intend to cycle seperately please let us
know in advance if you wish to have additional map holders or repair kits.
Seat and handlebar heights will have been set up in advance from the heights
you have given us on booking. However, when you receive your bike there will
be the opportunity to test and adjust. Our representative will be on hand to
assist you and can fit pedals and your saddle if you wish to bring these with
you.
Please note helmets are not provided, please take your own on this trip.
*Bike* *Repairs*
As you are riding unaccompanied, it is wise to know at least how to repair an
inner tube before setting off on your bike! The bikes are serviced before
being rented out so there should be no problems but there are emergency
numbers provided in the Route Notes for more complex problems.
You will need spending money for meals not included in the itinerary and all
drinks. We suggest €25 per day to cover a few drinks if not then €10 per
day. On the days where lunch or dinner is not included expect to spend
€10-€15 for lunch and €15-€35 for dinner.
* Travel insurance
* Single supplements
* Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a
departure date)
* Visas and vaccinations
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