
10 days · Self-guided · Moderate · Portugal
Vicentine Coast and Algarve Bike Tour
Explore one of the best bike tours Algarve Portugal has to offer. Ride from Lisbon to the Vicentine Coast on this scenic self-guided cycling tour.
From €1,746 pp

Algarve · Easy to moderate
Hike Algarve’s south west coast line and the fisherman trail. known attractions of this walking tour are the sun, the weather and the beaches. The hiking is In the popular vicentine coast route near the Atlantic sea where the cliffs are an highlight






Algarve is and as been for a long time a popular touristic region in Portugal. Its most known attractions are the sun, the weather and the beaches. However, the not so popular west coast of Algarve, still maintains these characteristics. It is encompassed in the Vicentine Coast, a natural park which is home for a wide number of animal and plant species. The typical cliff like coast environment makes for the common breathtaking views over the Atlantic, where different birds take their chance on nesting.
Approximate route — your route notes are final. Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0
Start this journey in the city of Aljezur, a place that goes back to prehistoric times and was founded by the Arabs in the 10th century. The most famous historical site in Aljezur is its Castle. The castle was used by the Romans and the Arabs, and was latter on conquered by the Portuguese in the 12th century. This castle is one of those depicted in the middle of the Portuguese flag. Hotel 4*: Vicentina hotel
This walk connects Aljezur and Arrifana. The route is of medium difficulty, mainly because it has some uphills hills with dirt and loose stones. Enjoy the variety of trees found in the area like ash, tamarind and willow trees, and take some time to admire the bays near the ocean that surrounds the village of Arrifana. Hotel 4*: Herdade Monte Sol
Aljezur → Arrifana · 16.0 km · ↑ 337 m · ↓ 298 m
With an average difficulty, this walk is composed of dirt paths and a lot of ups and downs. Today’s journey takes you along untouched natural areas in the Vicentine Coast. When reaching the village of Carrapateira, dating back to the XIIth century, the main historical monument is the Carrapateira Fort, which was built in the XVII century in order to defend the village from pirate attacks. Hotel 4*: Casa Fajara
Arrifana → Carrapateira · 20.0 km · ↑ 299 m · ↓ 344 m
This day’s walk is one of the easiest ones, with only 8 km of road ahead on flat dirt paths. Admire the beaches of the Vicentine Coast and, if you are a fan of bird watching, this area is for you to discover. Enjoy the rest of your day in Pedralva in the peace and privacy in that which is a protected village of Portugal. House: Aldeia Pedralva
Carrapateira → Pedralva · 8.0 km · ↑ 161 m · ↓ 136 m
The day takes you through a flat and easy walk where its monumental cliffs provide the high point for stunning views over the ocean. In Vila do Bispo you may visit the local church built in XVIII century, and at the end of the day you may enjoy your meal with a dish of roasted sardines or shellfish. Hotel 3*: Hotel Mira Sagres
Pedralva → Vila do Bispo · 12.0 km · ↑ 181 m · ↓ 147 m
This walk might be the hardest one so far with quite a few ups and downs made in dirt paths and a substantial amount of kilometers to travel. Upon arrival into Sagres take a shortcut to Cabo de São Vicente to its Fort. This fort is consider one of the most important forts in Algarve, mainly because in the past it was a crossing zone between the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea. Hotel 4*: Pousada Sagres
Vila do Bispo → Sagres · 24.0 km · ↑ 218 m · ↓ 280 m
Solo traveller supplement€206 per person
| Season | Dates | Per person (twin) | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low season 2026/27 | 1 Nov 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 | €1,261 | €309 |
| Regular season spring 2027 | 26 Mar 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 | €1,364 | €339 |
| Summer season 2027 | 26 Jun 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | €1,519 | €402 |
| High season 2027 | 1 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | €1,467 | €371 |
| Regular season autumn 2027 | 26 Sept 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | €1,364 | €339 |
Start on any date in the seasons above.
We provide special attention to the welfare of our customers by maintaining an appropriate pace during guided tours, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and the way of life of the Portuguese.
Each day's ride ends in the afternoon, giving you time to relax before the next gastronomic experience, where you can taste regional flavors. We aim to provide an exceptional adventure with a little extra spice.
We offer the following types of walking tours: Self-Guided Tour Guided Tours Guided Tour Plus
The Self-Guided Tour includes: airport transfers Hotel bookings with breakfast included GPS with route Light picnics Daily luggage transfer to the next hotel Transfer from the destination back to the start point
The Guided Tours include: includes everything described in the self –Guided tours Guide and support van for the walking tour Water, snacks, and transport for any dropouts Organized lunches and dinners for the group
The Guided Tour Plus includes everything described in the Guided Tours, plus daily lunches and dinners featuring typical dishes of the Portuguese regions.
Our route classifications are as follows: Easy (1/5): Mostly flat terrain with daily distances up to 15 km. Easy to Moderate (2/5): Mostly flat terrain with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km, with short climbs up to 20% of the route. Suitable for inexperienced hikers with some fitness preparation. Moderate (3/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, mostly flat with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km, with some climbs up to 40% of the route. Suitable for walkers with fitness preparation. Moderate to Hard (4/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, with daily distances between 15 km and 25 km and moderate climbs up to 60% of the route. Suitable for hikers with fitness preparation who want to challenge themselves. Hard (5/5): Terrain can be dirt roads or trails, with daily distances between 15 km and 30 km and strong climbs up to 60% of the route. Suitable for experienced hikers.
Guided tours are available in Portuguese, and English.
Liability insurance and personal accident insurance are included only in guided tours. We recommend all participants to ensure their Travel Insurance has adequate coverage for Cancellation and Refund, Luggage, Medical Expenses and Repatriation, Death and Permanent Disability.
To ensure you're well-prepared for a hiking experience, we recommend the following gear and clothing. Note that we provide a cycling jersey and bib shorts for all our guests. General Clothing: Bathing suit and sandals Walking shoes/sandals Evening and casual wear Walking Gear: Walking sticks (available upon request) Different pairs of walking socks Walking backpack (available upon request) Walking shoes
The proposal is valid for 30 days.
No, city taxes are not included and are payable on site. The approximate cost is €1 or €2 per person per night. In Lisbon, the city tax is €4 per person per night, and in Porto, it is €3 per person per night.
No, with a proposal, nothing is confirmed until accommodations are reserved and a deposit is requested.
Yes, transfers are included for extra nights booked at the beginning of the tour, as long as the nights are booked through us.
No, transfers are not included for extra nights booked at the end of the tour.
Each person is entitled to one bag for luggage transfer. If you need to transfer additional bags, an extra charge of approximately €100 per bag will apply, depending on the specific bicycle tour you choose.
After confirming the proposal, accommodations will be reserved. Once all accommodations are reserved, the tour will be confirmed, and a deposit will be requested.
No, services not used are not refunded.
Someone will be at Porto airport with a card with your name.
For tours starting in Figueira da Foz, Lisbon, or Évora, look for meeting point 3 at Lisbon airport. There will be a card with your name for your transfer.
Yes, you can postpone a tour. We offer flexibility in our booking policies, allowing you to postpone your walking tour free of charge up to 30 days before the start date, no questions asked. This provides you with the convenience to adjust your plans if needed. Click our full cancellation policy.
We offer a variety of payment methods to ensure a convenient and secure booking experience for our customers. We accept the following payment methods: Bank Transfers: Direct bank transfers are accepted, and no fees will be charged. Flywire: We are pleased to offer Flywire as a payment option, providing secure and convenient international payments. Please note that a 2% fee applies for this option. The payment link will be provided once our local partner confirms your tour.
This package is organised by Top Bike tours Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda, licence RNAAT 7/2014 (Turismo de Portugal, I.P.). Groundlevel Tours acts as the travel agency. Package travel information

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