Portugal - Alentejo and Algarve Wild Coast Bike Tour



Starting in Sesimbra, a small city by the sea in the Arrabida Natural Park, this is an incredible tour that will take you until the south-westernmost point in continental Europe, crossing two National Parks and an beautiful coastal line with 300km of beautiful beaches, and typical villages.

In Arrabida Natural Park you'll admire beautiful Mediterranean forest and the gorgeous cliff coast line with some stunning beaches of fine sand and clear sea water. You will ride along the coast and cross Sado river by boat, reaching the beautiful sand Troia Peninsula At the end of the second day cycling you will reach SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. It extends itself along the Portuguese coast and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. This SW landscape is 300 million years old and it is one of the most preserved landscapes in all of Europe; human intervention is less visible throughout the areas long history. Once submerged (about 2 million years ago), this is a vast area with many different coastal habitats and countless beaches and cliffs and isolated islets. This area boasts a diversity of rare botanical species, with very interesting flora and a variety of maritime birds that nest here and complete this beautiful and unique scenery. After 3 days riding 150km you will reach Cape S. Vicente, which is the south-westernmost point in continental Europe and a passing area for thousands of birds. Sagres, the place from where the brave Portuguese forefathers sailed on their caravels seeking new peoples and continents, and is where our tour ends.

The pleasant welcome in the villages and the rich culinary heritage of this region only serve to further ensure an unforgettable cycling holiday.

Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Day 1 | Arrival Day

Arriving from Lisbon or other city, we will transfer you to your first hotel in Sesimbra, a very nice 4 star property. Sesimbra is a small city by the sea in the Arrabida Natural Park and the perfect launching point for this cycling discovery. We come to meet you and deliver the tour bikes, and go over the tour with a short orientation of this scenic coastal bike ride. Night and dinner on your own.

Sesimbra Hotel & Spa

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Sesimbra

Sesimbra Hotel & Spa awaits you, for a rendezvous with destiny. Enjoy modern and sophisticated ameni...

Day 2 | Ride Day, Arrabida Natural Park (44km - 10km offroad)

Riding up Arrabida Natural Park with amazing sea views from the cliffs. Boat cross of river Sado to reach Troia Peninsula. 44km, moderate with climbs. Lodging in 3* hotel on Comporta Beach. Dinner on your own. (B)

Comporta Village

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Comporta

Comporta Village is located in the Natural Reserve of Estuario do Sado, near the Comporta beach and ...

Day 3 | Ride Day, Troia Peninsula (80km - 17km offroad)

Flat rolling on a road through the beautiful pine forests, arriving later at Porto Covo typical village, through a scenic road over the sea. Lodging in 3* Hotel. (B) Dinner on your own.

Best Western Hotel Porto Covo

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Porto Covo

The Best Western Hotel Porto Covo has a privileged location in the South-western Alentejo Natural Pa...

Day 4 | Ride Day, SW Alentejo (63km - 30km offroad)

Ride on SW Alentejano Natural Park with amazing views over the sea and visit stunning Sardao cape. Ride near spectacular cliffs and visit typical village of Zambujeira. Lodging in 5 star eco-camping, in bungalows. (B)

Z-Mar Eco Camping

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Odemira

Bungalows with a porch, so you can enjoy the peaceful landscape surrounding the Eco Camping Resort. ...

Day 5 | Ride Day, SW Alentejo and Algarve wild Coast (64km - 20km offroad)

Continue riding along the Natural Park passing some villages over the sea and beautiful beaches along this wild coast. This day ends at the village Arrifana on top of an amazing cliff. Lodging in Hotel 2*. Breakfast and Dinner on your own.

Albergaria Paisagem Oceano

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Day 6 | Ride Day, Algarve wild Coast (70km - 40 km offroad)

Ride South along Algarve wild coast till Cape S. Vicente - the southwestern-most point of Continental Europe. Lodging in Sagres in a 4* new hotel over the sea, surrounded by stunning deserted beaches. Dinner on your own. (B)

Memmo Baleeira

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Algarve

Characterised by its relaxing, contemporary atmosphere of design, this 4 star Design hotel has every...

Day 7 | Loop Ride Day or Rest Day

Loop Ride discovering The beautiful beaches of the Natural Park. Same 4* hotel.

Memmo Baleeira

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Algarve

Characterised by its relaxing, contemporary atmosphere of design, this 4 star Design hotel has every...

Day 8 | Departure Day

3H30 drive and farewell at Lisbon airport.


Virtual Tour

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Accomodations

7 nights in deluxe hotels, deluxe camping bungalows, and small hotels. (3 nights in 4star hotels, 2 nights in 3 star hotels, 1 night 2 star, 1 nigght 5star eco camping). A number of dining options exist in or within short walk of each property. All accommodations include private bathroom and a variety of other amenities.

Bike:

Option for Rental bike - BH trekking Sport K30K Silvertip; 225 euros/bike. Bikes come equipped with handlebar bag, lock, water bottle, gps navigation (1 per couple or group), tire repair kit. Helmet included. For more information and details on this bike, see the manufacturer website at this link.

Tour Highlights

1) The Luxuriant Mediterranean forest in Arrabida Natural Park
2) Incredible sea views from the sharpen cliffs of Arrabida Sierra
3) The wild beauty of SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
4) Stunning landscape of this wild Coast
5) Tasty Portuguese fresh fish and wines
6) Cape S. Vicente - the southwestern-most point of Continental Europe
7) Sagres - The epic village where the land finish and the sea start