Algarve Nature Week Experiences - Cycling Outings

Algarve Nature Week Experiences

Cycling Outings

Formosamar
Cycle Outing in the Ria Formosa (3h)
If you're in the Algarve, one of the things you can do is
a bike ride by the Ria Formosa.
This is a guided tour by bike, starting in Faro, visiting
the salt flats and Ilha do Faro island.
On this bike tour we ride along part of the coastal
‘Ecovia’, a cycle route for lovers of cycling and nature
that runs along the Algarve coast and beaches.
Includes: Guided bike tour and use of binoculars.
Departures - Faro
- Faro Recreational Dock
Trips every day, throughout the year, with several daily departures

Venue: Faro
Price: 25€/pax (max. 6 pax)

Bookings

Formosamar
Tel.: 918 720 002 / www.formosamar.com

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MegaSport
Bike Tour Ria Formosa Natural Park
Ria Formosa is one of the Seven Nature Wonders Of
Portugal. This Natural Reservation is the habitat for
many species of birds and other animals. You’ve the
opportunity to observe the beautiful wild life of Ria
Formosa in our tour and enjoy a pleasant ride of bicycle
from the 11th to the 19th of April. It features mostly
flat terrain and is easily crossed with the support of the
guide. This Tour starts in Faro (in the Garden Manuel
Bivar or at Ribeirinho Park) and it’s doable for everyone.
From 25€ per person cycle about 4h on a day 1/2 day circuit through vastly diverse
scenarios.

Venue: Faro
Price: 25€/pax

Cycle Trip along the Ecovia Litoral do Algarve (Algarve Coastal Ecovia)
The ecovia is a great route that runs along the Algarve
coastline (from the Cape de St. Vicent in Sagres, until
near the River Guadiana, in Vila Real de Santo
António) allowing you to visit many of the coastal
towns and cities in the Algarve and also trace various
paths of nature.
The terrain is mostly flat with an average of one / two
medium ascents per day. With an average of 40 km
per day, the routes are easily crossed with the
support of the guide.
If you want to cycle one or more separate stages consult the days of each stage below
and join us from 50 € per stage (per person).
Includes: bicycle, specialized guide, helmet and insurance.

Dates of itinerary
- 11/04/2015 – cycling by the coast of the Algarve EcoVia, from Cabo de São Vicente to
Lagos.

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- 12/04/2015 – cycling by the coast of the Algarve EcoVia, from Lagos to Portimão.
- 13/04/2015 – cycling by the coast of the Algarve EcoVia, from Portimão to Albufeira.
- 14/04/2015 – cycling by the coast of the Algarve EcoVia, from Albufeira to Faro.
- 15/04/2015 – cycling by the coast of the Algarve EcoVia, from Faro to Tavira.
- 16/04/2015 – cycling by the coast of the Algarve EcoVia, from Tavira to Vila Real de
Santo António

Venue: Etapas: Sagres – Lagos | Lagos – Portimão | Portimão – Albufeira | Albufeira –
Faro | Faro – Tavira | Tavira – Vila Real de Santo António
Price: 50€/pax por etapa

Bookings

MegaSport Turismo e Eventos
Tel.: 969 034 711 / http://www.megasportalgarve.blogspot.com

Monchique Alternativetour
Downhill Mountain Bike Tour
Starting from the summit of Fóia (902mt. alt)
descending cross country course of (30 km).
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 3-4 hours
Pic-nic included

Venue: Monchique
Price: 2 pax - 110€ | 3 pax - 150€ | 4 pax - 180€ | 5
pax - 200€ | ≥ 6 pax - 210€

Bookings

Monchique Alternativtour, Animação Turística, Unipessoal, Lda
Tel.: 965 004 337 / www.alternativtour.com

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Luxury On Two Wheels
Algarve West Coast – 1 Dia
Cycle the hidden back roads of the Vicentine Coast
and discover a different side to the Algarve. Admire
its vast landscape from Aljezur Castle. Enjoy
breathtaking scenery in the Natural Park and marvel
at the paradise of the region’s beaches. Savour the
rich cuisine at its best.
We start the day riding through the town of Aljezur,
located in a lush green valley, well known for its
sweet potatoes. Despite a short climb, the 10th
century Moorish castle is a must and has one of the
most fantastic views in the southwest region of Portugal. We continue to Vila do Bispo
to taste the region’s cuisine. We save the best for last. From here we cycle to Sagres,
the southernmost point of Portugal, where Portuguese sailors learned to navigate with
the Caravel in the 15th century.
More informations: http://www.biketoursportugal.com/en/our-tours.17/single-
day.30/algarve-west-coast---1-day.a81.html

Venue: Aljezur - Sagres
Price: 150€/pax

Algarve Traditions
Cycle the hidden back roads of the Vicentine
Coast and discover a different side to the
Algarve. Sagres is unique in Portugal, both for its
beauty and its history. We ride through the
Vicentine Coast Natural Park and discover the
Algarve coastline with its characteristic fishing
villages, before reaching the city of Lagos.
We cycle from the Fortress at Sagres in the direction of Vila do Bispo where we will
visit this town’s famous market, and you can sample some delicacies if you wish. We
pass through some more characteristic small Algarve towns - Figueira, Burgau and
Praia da Luz - where we prepare lunch to recharge the batteries. In the afternoon, we
pass the lighthouse at Ponta da Piedade and finish this stage in the centre of the
historic city of Lagos.

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More informations: http://www.biketoursportugal.com/en/our-tours.17/single-
day.30/algarve-traditions---1-day.a80.html

Venue: Sagres - Lagos
Price: 150€/pax

Discover the Vicentine Coast – 2 Dias
Cycle the hidden back roads of the Vicentine Coast and discover a different side to the
Algarve. Admire its vast landscape from Aljezur Castle. Enjoy breathtaking scenery in
the Natural Park and marvel at the paradise of the region’s beaches. Savour the rich
cuisine at its best. Sagres is unique in
Portugal, both for its beauty and its history.
We ride through the Vicentine Coast
Natural Park and discover the Algarve
coastline with its characteristic fishing
villages, before reaching the city of Lagos.
Day 1 - We start the day riding through the
town of Aljezur, located in a lush green
valley, well known for its sweet potatoes. Despite a short climb, the 10th century
Moorish castle is a must and has one of the most fantastic views in the southwest
region of Portugal. We visit a well-preserved 20th century windmill century and then
continue to Vila do Bispo to taste the region’s cuisine. We save the best for last. From
here we cycle to Sagres, the southernmost point of Portugal, where Portuguese sailors
learned to navigate with the Caravel in the 15th century. Then it's time to rest at the
Sagres Pousada and enjoy a very special dinner.
Day 2 - We cycle from the Fortress at Sagres in the direction of Vila do Bispo where we
will visit this town’s famous market, and you can sample some delicacies if you wish.
We pass through some more characteristic small Algarve towns - Figueira, Burgau and
Praia da Luz - where we prepare lunch to recharge the batteries. In the afternoon, we
pass the lighthouse at Ponta da Piedade and finish this stage in the centre of the
historic city of Lagos.
More informations: http://www.biketoursportugal.com/en/our-tours.17/guided.18/2-
days---aljezur---sagres---lagos.a78.html
Venue: Aljezur – Sagres – Lagos
Price: 435€/pax

Bookings

Luxury On Two Wheels, Lda
Tel.: 965 256 841 / www.biketoursportugal.com

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