Compare Bike Tours in Portugal | Coast vs Inland Routes

What makes it special?

Very wild and unknown area.
Very few tourists.
Empty beaches on low season – even June and September.
Landscape changes every day.
Very small villages, very authentic

Daily Distance Range

30,9 Km to 51,8 Km

Daily Average Climb

Min: 80 m Max: 800 m

Level

Easy+

Terrain

18% dirt tracks. Hilly on first day, then quite flat. 3rd day with a climb of 3 kms. Little traffic except for 1st day if it is a Saturday or Sunday where you can find some cars on part of the day.

Possible to do with gravel bike.

Type of landscape

Something different every day, a lot of variety. Lagoons, black schist cliffs, orange limestone cliffs, rice fields.

Hotels

3 four stars (2 with swimming pool); 1 three stars (with swimming pool);1 really nice farm (with swimming pool),

With premium options

3 four stars (3 with swimming pool); 2 really nice farm (with swimming pool),

Swimming on beaches

Beaches with waves. Some people are afraid to swim. But it is great fun if we get green flag.

What makes it special?

Though tour is set in Algarve, we selected the “old times Algarve” for you to discover.
Beautiful and really lively villages.
Warmer weather, larger cycling season – you may find yourself swimming in November!
Orange sandstone cliffs. Pristine water in the south.
Wild and isolated dirt tracks.

Daily Distance Range

32,7km to 46,4km

Daily Average Climb

Min: 361m Max: 840m

Level

Medium

Terrain

About 30% dirt tracks. Asphalt roads are too busy so we avoid them, but you can ride in them if you prefer. Every day undulating. Up and down, up and down. You should be fit, though climbs are not long.

Possible to do with gravel bike.

Type of landscape

Very beautiful. Impressive cliffs. Beach views. Salt lakes.

Hotels

2 “pousadas” (with swimming pool); 1 really nice farm/village (with swimming pool); 2 four stars (with swimming pool) 1 three stars (with swimming pool)1 simple guest house (can be up graded to rural tourism)

Swimming on beaches

Beaches with waves on first days and flat water ocean on the south coast.

What makes it special?

Sleep in castles, palaces and farmhouses.
This Portugal bike tour takes you through beautiful landscapes with vineyards, olive groves, cork oaks and beaches.
A gastronomical paradise for the palate. The wine, food, pastry and the unforgettable picnics at the beach.
Fun and relaxing days at your own pace.
Two different regions, variety in landscape

Daily Distance Range

34Km to 91Km

Daily Average Climb

Min: 213m Max: 610m

Level

Difficult (normal bike) easy+ (e-bike)

Terrain

Some dirt tracks. Asphalt roads are too busy so we avoid them, but you can ride in them if you prefer.

Every day undulating. Up and down, up and down. You should be fit, though climbs are not long.

Possible to do with gravel bike.

Type of landscape

Mix landscape, some climbs, undulating hills dotted with olive and cork trees, vineyards, sheep and cattle, and fantastic cliffs and gorgeous beaches.

Hotels

1 Pousada, (with swimming pool); 1 Rural hotel (with swimming pool); 2 really nice farms (with swimming pool); 1 4 stars (with swimming pool); 1 really nice farm/village (with swimming pool)

Swimming on beaches

Beaches with waves. Some people are afraid to swim. But it is great fun if we get green flag. In the last day

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