


Portugal Bike Tours

Portugal bike tours are warm weather, beautiful blue skies, amazing scenery and quiet cycling roads waiting to be explored. Our Natural Algarve bike trip allows you to experience life at a slower more relaxed pace and immerse yourself in the authentic alluring Algarve of Portugal. Experience an amazing value premium small group bike tour opportunity in the secret cycling destination!
The Algarve is positioned in the south of the country the ideal Portugal cycling holiday location with perfect cycling terrain. An enchanting place where time has stopped, and you can escape the hustle and bustle of modern-day life stresses. A land surrounded by rocky coastline, beautiful beaches and the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean. With the interior landscape squeezed between the Serra Monchique Mountains and the ocean with a mild winter climate, breathtaking views, small fishing villages, and white painted houses dotted throughout the landscape. This is the perfect place to escape by bicycle and soak up the atmosphere of the alluring Algarve.
Portugal bike tours are all about great hospitality and the friendly nature of the unique people of the Algarve along with the secret hidden gems on offer each day only discovered by bike and not found in any guidebook only adds to the enjoyment of this cycling escape!
The pace and routes each day are tailored for you and suitable for all cycling abilities, these comfortable routes are designed with all the skills of a local cyclist that lives it, including our intimate detailed knowledge of the area. A unique cycling experience that can only be found on all the Practice Bicycle Tours.
Enjoy longer rides in stunning Portugal with more challenging terrain, take a look at the endurance and climbing routes on offer.
Luxury Bike Tours
Comfortable – 50 km/31 miles per day
Premium 7 Day Tour:
4* Hotel Accommodation, $2220 per person
Rides Only:
Without Accommodation, $1856 per person
Or make it custom, from $2520 per person
Portimao, Portugal
October – May
7 Days / 6 Nights
2 to 8 people
Single room – $310
Bike hire – $400
Half board – $180
Non-cycling partner – $2072
Algarve is positioned in the south of Portugal, an enchanting place where time has stopped and you can escape the hustle and bustle of modern day life stresses. A land surrounded by rocky coastline, beautiful beaches and the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean. With the interior squeezed between the Serra Monchique Mountains and the sea with a mild winter climate, breathtaking views, small fishing villages, white painted houses dotted throughout the landscape. This is the perfect place to escape by bicycle and soak up the atmosphere of the ‘Alluring Algarve’.
We run our Portugal Bike Tours – Natural Algarve trip between October and May. Below are all our scheduled small-group departures, to enquire about joining our tours, click the “Enquire Now” button next to the tour date.
Cycling holidays Portugal can be arranged for your specific travel dates, don’t hesitate to contact us about arranging a custom Natural Algarve bike trip!
Highlights:
17th century sea fort – Forte da Santa Catarina
Lighthouse lookout Farol da Ponta da Altar
Ferragudo charming fishing village with delightful harbor
Highlights:
Cape St Vincent Lighthouse South Westerly Point of Europe
Picture postcard fishing village Burgau
Dramatic views of the Atlantic coast
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Visit the ancient town of Silves and the magnificent castle
Fruit of the Algarve Citrus Rows of Green and Orange cover the landscape
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Algarve’s interior landscape, waves of land replace the waves of the sea
Moorish Village of Alvor, whitewashed houses & river estuary
Arroz de Lingueirao (clams & rice) for Lunch anyone!
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Spectacular Panoramic views to the coast
Serra Monchique forested mountain range township
Abundance of Nature, Pine Trees, Cork Oaks, Eucalyptus and Chestnut trees.
Traditional Mountain Lunch
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Portugals finest beaches of Armacao de Pera
Praia dos Pescadores (fishermen), traditional fishing boats still working today.
Lunch on the beach surrounded by bright coloured fishing boats
We believe everyone can Practice Bicycle, Algarve cycling holidays Portugal are a discovery of the Natural Algarve exploring with comfortable daily rides perfect for the leisure cyclist.
Each cycling route is 40 – 50km / 31mi in distance each day with this specifically designed itinerary making your Portugal cycling vacation ideal for bike riders of all abilities, these tailored routes show case the natural beauty of the Algarve at a leisurely pace.
Portugal cycling holidays with the Natural Algarve rides itinerary are designed for the leisure cyclist at a relaxed pace with rides of 50km/31mi each day.
If you are a serious regular bike rider looking for a great week of challenging rides to improve your cycling including professional coaching advice during your Portugal cycling holiday, then consider our winter and spring training camps.
Algarve cycling holidays Portugal are full of many fabulous secrets from famous Porches Pottery to the best Oranges in the world, they have to be eaten to be believed!
Here is just a small selection of what awaits you off the bike when visiting the Algarve: Amazing beaches for the perfect stroll, Spa treatments of the Ocean and Mountains, Shopping favorites Cotton and Linen, Leather products handbags and shoes, Wine tasting and Great local Restaurants and last but not least the Serra Monchique mountains and many traditional white washed towns and villages.
We have quality proven accommodation on offer when you relax with your Portugal cycling holiday and the Natural Algarve Bike Trip.
Including, the Tivoli Marina Portimao Resort. These are quality studios within a nautical complex on the River Arade and a short 400m walk to the Beach and Restaurants.
Absolutely! Algarve cycling holidays Portugal are about complete flexibility. Choose our Rides Only package with no accommodation or additional services to enjoy great cycling with the Natural Algarve bike trip.
Each day join the Practice Bicycle Team at a convenient meeting point in Portimao, just like you would for a ride back home. Fully escorted and supported on the Natural Algarve cycling adventures including restaurant lunch each day.
The Natural Algarve itinerary is an amazing selection of choice bike routes of 40 – 50km/31mi each day exploring the very best sights and delights of the alluring Algarve in every direction.
Practice Bicycle Tours have developed over 70+ routes in the Algarve for riders of all levels take a look at the detailed itinerary above for what is waiting for you on your Portugal cycling holiday.
Our Algarve cycling holidays Portugal offer a package for those who just want to do a little sightseeing and catch up with their cycling partner during the day! Relax on the beach or enjoy the daily sights of the ‘Alluring Algarve’ from the comfort of the support vehicle. All with the full support of your own local guide, regular stops to explore and to catch up with your cycling partner, culminating with a unique Portuguese lunch spot each day. …come and relax in the authentic natural Algarve, Portugal!
Portugal cycling holidays are in the perfect cycling destination the town of Portimao / Praia da Rocha in the ‘Alluring Algarve’.
The closest airport is Faro Airport (Portugal) situated in the south of Portugal and serviced by many low cost European airlines including Ryanair, Easyjet and Jet2.com.
Shuttle transfer services operate between the airport and Portimao / Praia da Rocha.
For international guests arriving in Lisbon (Portugal) you have a choice of connecting flights to Faro Airport or alternatively public transport train or coach service to Portimao, in addition amazing value car rental companies are also available with all of these options allow for a 3hr travel time.
It is also possible to fly to Faro Airport (Portugal) via the following locations Lisbon (Portugal), Frankfurt (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), London Gatwick (UK), Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (Holland), Geneva (Switzerland)
‘Unpack Once, Cycle Everyday’
The one location, one hotel cycling experience is the brain child of Bridget Evans (Owner/Operator). On retiring from professional cycling it was the pure pleasure of cycling that evolved the proven Practice Bicycle formula of one location. To include everything enjoyable and removing the less pleasurable is our goal of your perfect cycling holiday experience.
Packing and Unpacking each day was tiring, stressful and time consuming. With insufficient time to relax, enjoy and experience the unique location before it was time to move on again.
With a life spent discovering the very best locations to Practice Bicycle, including endless ride options exploring in every direction all from the one hotel.
Experience the very best cycling of your life when you Unpack Once, Cycle Everyday!
For your added convenience we have quality carbon road bikes as an optional extra available to you with your Portugal Bike Tour.
Many of our guests prefer their own bikes for maximum cycling pleasure. Should logistics and travel arrangements make this too difficult then our bike hire is the perfect solution.
Depending on availability and size we have several brands available including Sensa, Focus, Lapierre carbon bikes are recent models with Shimano Ultegra or 105 componentry.