Abilio Bikes
Rural tourism bike tours from the oldest bike shop in the city of Tavira.
The shop was founded and runed by Mr Abilio from 1963 until 2001. In 2002 Joao Branquinho, a biking lover, took over the business and fulfilled his dream of having a bike shop and workshop.
As it is said, where there is a will there is a way and the former Casa Abilio Bike shop it has turned into Abílio bikes, a more modern shop adapted to the current necessities of all sorts of clients.
Even if it has rained a lot since Mr Abilio left the shop, lots of locals still call Joao in an affectionate way `Mr Abilio´.
Nowadays the shop has internationally well known cycling brands, a specialized workshop and a bicycle rental service.
Clients necessities are very important for us and we have several systems of bike rentals like online rental, rental in our shop and a service of delivery and collection of the bicycles wherever you are staying.
We have a specialized team and a high quality service that promotes a sustainable and ecological tourism in the Algarve. Our mission is to make you enjoy your rides.
Between The Mountains And The Sea
Tour Operator: Abilio Bikes
Portugal
8 hours
140 km
Avid
On-road
Guided
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Guided
€ 75
Overview
Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
This route starts at Abilio Bikes Shop, bike tours Algarve and includes the four councils of the Eastern Algarve (Tavira, VRSA, Castro Marim and Alcoutim).
Being a great extension path and with a high degree of difficulty customers intending to perform must have a good physical condition.
At the start, we will cycle in direction to Castro Marim where we turn north into the village Alcarias to have a short break (45km). After we will continue going north to the town of Alcoutim where we turn towards west to find Martim Longo village where we stop for lunch (95km).
After lunch, we follow in direction south to Cachopo village and continue towards Tavira. The 125km we will find the highest point of the route with 450m in the village of Alcaria do Cume and the returning is almost all downhill.
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Guided
€ 35
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Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
This half-day tour starts at Abilio Bikes and aims to present the Ecovia and Ria Formosa Natural Park, with the various points of tourist interest, between Tavira, Cacela Velha or Fuzeta.
The tour we head to the Eco-Way passing through Tavira and headed towards Cabanas de Tavira where we traversing the boulevard and move towards Cacela Velha.
Along the way we passed in the small village of Fábrica where the importance of this small village is explained and then we will cycle to Cacela Velha. Arriving at the destination point is made a presentation of the village where we will find the fortress and the mother church of the XVI century, the parish priest's house (tourist information center) and some restaurants with typical food.
On returning to Tavira presents the fortress of São João da Barra (Sec.XVII) and follow towards the salt pans of Tavira where we can appreciate the various stages of the production of salt, bird watching in their natural habitat and passage by fortress of the Mouse (Sec .XVI).
After leaving the salt pans we'll return to Tavira where we will visit the castle with the historical explanation for the defense of the territory between the XVI century and XVIII century.
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Guided
€ 70
Overview
Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
This route starts at Abilio Bikes Shop and goes towards the coast in the Ecovia where we will find the salt pans in Tavira.
Then we will cycle direction to the local Solteiras and start in the off road Mata da Conceição. In direction Corte António Martins we will do a short break (25km) and continue on off road passing through several towns in the Algarve hills to get to the Monte Francisco location where we will do a lunch break (45km).
After lunch, we cycle by the Barrocal Algarve to Santa Rita´s village, where we take a short break (65km), and then we follow direction south to find the Litorial Ecovia, through the village of Conceição de Tavira. After this, we will ride in the direction Ria Formosa Natural Park where we can observe salt pans, flamingos and a unique fauna.
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Guided
€ 50
Overview
Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
Starts at Abilio Bikes, Tavira Tours where we will find the Litoral Ecovia and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Follow towards Cabanas de Tavira, Cacela Velha with a break of 15mns where we will explain the importance of Old Cacela in defense of Portuguese territory and visit the House the parish priest (information office) after the break we follow the Ecovia passing in Manta Rota, Altura, Monte Gordo and stop in Vila Real de Santo António to visit tuna museum and have lunch break (1:30 hours).
After lunch we will cycle to Castro Marim to visit the interpretation center of the territory and traditional market. After leaving Castro Marim will towards height through the town of São Bartolomeu do Sul finding the Ecovia and return to Tavira.
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Guided
€ 50
Overview
Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
This route starts at Abilio Bikes and follows along the River Sequa going north.
Near the Vale Formoso village we enter in a off road track where we will go through the hills of Tavira and have the opportunity to have a magnificent views of the Algarvian coast and the hills of Caldeirão.
In the town of Corte António Martins we do a short break (27km) in one of the cafes and followed toward the south where we will go through a part of the Mata da Conceição and its single-tracks. Arriving in Santa Rita we will do another short break (36km) in one of the cafes of the village and headed towards the Litoral Ecovia through Cabanas de Tavira. Then we will cycle in salt pans direction where we can observe the different fauna and some flamingos. At he end, we will cycle toTavira where we ended the tour in the bike shop Abilio Bikes.
Route Of The Dams
Tour Operator: Abilio Bikes
Portugal
4 hours
80 km
Active
Quiet roads, On-road
Guided
Prices from
Guided
€ 55
Overview
Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
This route starts at Abilio Bikes Shop and goes towards the national road 125.
We will cycle in direction Mata da Conceição where the quality of the roads are very good and the traffic is very low.
The main villages that we will find are: Solteiras, Corte António Martins, Pisa Barro de Cima, Cerro Enho and Beliche where we will spend by the Beliche dam wall. Heading north, we passed the dam wall of Odeleite and we take a short break (39km) and followed toward Castro Marim passing through the towns of Azinhal and Junqueira.
Getting to Castro Marim we will cycle in direction west where we will go through the Algarve Barrocal entering the national road 125 in Vila Nova de Cacela following towards Tavira.
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Guided
€ 70
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Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
Relaxing massage after a ride in the mountain? Mens sana in corpore sano
1º Decide wich classic tours you want to do in MTB or Road Bike
2º Decided? Great!
So what if, at the end of the exercise, you could finish your tour with a relaxing massage to relax your muscles and finish the day in great style?
Are you ready?
3ª Relaxing Massage
Ideal for: mountain biking or cycling lovers: tourists and professionals
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Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
Do you want to have a Dream Vacation in Algarve? Discover this Fantastic Experience...
Have you ever imagined sleeping in the middle of the Ria Formosa, with the stars above you and, during the day, cycling along the ecovia paths, visiting the salt plants, and enjoying nature?
Or...
Start with a boat trip for dolphin observation, in two hours, and after pedalingalong the Algarve's east coast.
If you are convinced, book this tour to explore the sea and the land, during your vacation.
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Guided
€ 40
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Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
Local Markets, Fruits, Vegetables, Vintage Objects, Sounds... Do you like the idea?
For you the concept of travelling is synonymous of gastronomy and vintage pieces?
If your answer is yes, this is your tour: pedaling through nature, along ecovia paths, and visiting some local markets between Tavira and the surroundings.
Discover new vegetables, fruits, typical fishes, where the Mediterranean scents will transport you to a healthy lifestyle.
And if you love vintage objects, this tour is for you.
Be a tourist, surrounded by the locals merchants.
Algarve Bike Tour + Olive Oil Tasting
Tour Operator: Abilio Bikes
Portugal
4 hours
33 km
Leisure
Guided
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Guided
€ 45
Overview
Tour Operator Abilio Bikes
If you consider yourself a gourmet person when you travel so this is for you...
Do you love bikes, nature and local products such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
If so, this tour is created for people like you.
Abílio Bikes will take you to the Algarve hills, where you can appreciate orange trees, landscape and other Mediterranean flora until arriving to our destination: Moncarapacho Village, in Monterosa. They are artisan producers of olive oil and you will experience with them the olive tree culture, the production process and the origins of the mill, which dates back to Roman times. At the end, you will taste some of the most internationally-awarded olive oils in a olive oil tasting.
Are you prepared for this delicious and cultural Tour?