Alentejo to Algarve: From Castles to Coastline
Portugal
4 days (Bike: 4 days)
107 mi (~27mi per day)
Leisure
Quiet roads, Off-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Ride the best of the Alentejo coast and Algarve on a short Portugal cycling break
From Castles to Coastline is a short 4-day cycling holiday that packs two regions into one easy break. Starting in the historic hilltop town of Santiago do Cacém, it rides from the Alentejo coast to the pristine Vicentina Coast, finishing in Odeceixe on the edge of the Algarve.
Day one passes the region's last working windmill and lush oak forest before reaching the Atlantic, with a beach picnic near the fishing village of Porto Covo and a stop at the old anti-pirate fort facing Peach Island. Day two follows one of Portugal's most spectacular clifftop rides, with stork nests on the cliffs and a swim at Almograve Beach.
Expect fresh fish, award-winning Alentejo wines and the operator's famous gourmet beach picnics, with stories of olive oil, cork and local life along the way. Choose self-guided or Guided Plus, on your own bike or a rented e-bike, gravel or trekking bike.
Highlights
- Historic Santiago do Cacém and the region's last working windmill
- Oak forest ride to the Atlantic and a beach picnic
- Fishing village of Porto Covo and the Pessegueiro fort
- Vila Nova de Milfontes and its beaches
- Clifftop ride along the Vicentina coast, with stork nests and Almograve Beach
- Finish in Odeceixe, gateway to the Algarve
Surface and terrain
Mostly quiet secondary asphalt roads and some dirt roads on day one. The clifftop day has many dirt-road sections, mostly flat, with asphalt alternatives. Daily ascent is 330 to 460 m.
Weather
Mild Atlantic climate, with sea breezes keeping coastal summers warm rather than hot. Spring and autumn are ideal for riding and still warm enough to swim. Winters are mild and wetter.
Suitable for
Leisure riders wanting a short coastal break with two 50 to 60 km days. Suits couples, solo travellers and families, with e-bike, gravel and trekking bikes available.
Tour Information
From
Santiago do Cacém
To
Odeceixe
Cost From
Self-Guided £ 1520
Departure(s)
Any date on request (Saturday starts; other days €150 extra).
Single Supplement
From €585
Elevation Gain
790
Group Info
Self-guided €950 per person for 4 or more adults
Inclusions
- 3 nights in a double room with breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- Personal tour and bike briefing by a local guide, and tailored navigation app
- 24-hour phone support and personal accident insurance
- Portugal Best Cycling jersey and souvenir
Self-guided:
- Basic bike repair tools
Guided Plus:
- Bicycle, helmet, rear rack and pannier
- Guide on bike, support van with guide, daily route briefing and first aid assistance
- Airport transfers
- Water and fruit
- Two lunches and two dinners (drinks not included)
Exclusions
- Season supplement: €145 (Apr, May, Oct); €350 (Jul to Sep)
- Solo traveller supplement
- Lunches and dinners on the self-guided version
- Drinks with dinners
- Bike (self-guided), travel and cancellation insurance
Options
- Bike rental (self-guided): €60, with helmet, rear rack and pannier
- E-bike rental: €170 (self-guided) or €110 upgrade (Guided Plus)
- Gravel bike rental: €120 (self-guided) or €60 upgrade (Guided Plus)
- Airport transfers (self-guided): Lisbon Airport to Santiago do Cacém on request; Odeceixe to Lisbon Airport €170 per person (€90 for 4+)
- Accommodation upgrade: village-centre hotels in Milfontes (Selina or HS Milfontes Beach)
- Cooking class or recovery massage at Santiago Hotel
- Vegan or gluten-free meals (Guided Plus): €90
- Cycling shorts €65; extra jersey €20; cooking apron €20
- Tour extension to Wild Algarve or Crossing the Border, with a discount for booking two tours
Additional
- Bring your own bike or rent one
- Suitable for couples, solo travellers and family groups
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