ALGARVE BIKE HOLIDAYS
Quiet backroads, dramatic Altantic cliffs, whitewashed villages, great food and year-round riding
✔️ A local Algarve team ✔️ Guided and self-guided options ✔️ Road, gravel and e-bike tours ✔️ Hotels, bike rental, transfers and luggage handled
Why the Algarve?
Sunshine when you need it most!
As one of the most southerly regions of Europe, the Algarve benefits from a fabulous climate. Perfect for winter sun, springtime warmth or autumn colours.
A different ride every day
Easy coastal roads, inland hills, forests of cork and eucalyptus and quiet fishing villages are all within reach. You’ll never have to do the same ride twice!
That holiday feeling…
End you day with a view of the ocean sipping Portuguese wine or wandering the cobbled streets. If your partner doesn’t ride – no worries! There is plenty more to do here
An easy European adventure
The Algarve is culturally rich and large parts are beautifully unspoilt. But if you’re an English-speaker, you’ll still find it welcoming, friendly and easy to get around
Planning an Algarve Bike Holiday from the USA or Canada
✔️ Excellent transatlantic flights ✔️ English widely spoken ✔️ Local logistics taken care of
When should I travel?
March to May for wildflowers and ideal riding conditions, or September to November for warm seas and autumn colours
December to January is divine for a sunny winter escape and mild temperatures, but if you fancy sunrise rides and holiday vibes, come from June to August.
Some of our Algarve Tours…
This is what your Algarve bike holiday could look like! But remember, all our tours are fully flexible to suit YOUR goals.
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Cycling, Nutrition and Wellness Retreat
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Across Algarve 6-Day Gravel Tour GPX Download
- Self-guided
Across Algarve 6-Day Gravel Tour
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Algarve Coast Bike Tour (Ecovia) 4 or 6-Day GPX Download
All self-guided tours include:
✔️ GPX files and daily route overview
✔️ Bike-friendly accommodation with breakfast
✔️ Airport transfers
✔️ 24/7 WhatsApp support
✔️ Restaurant reservations
✔️ Recommended cafe stops and points of interest
✔️ Civil liability insurance
You can add on:
✔️ Bike rental
✔️ Daily luggage transfers
✔️A friendly, English-speaking local guide
✔️Mechanical support
✔️Nutritional support
Guided Day Rides and GPX files
If you’re looking for just a few riding days on your holiday, why not check out our guided rides and our library of route files for download?
⚡GPX Routes for Download ⚡
✔️Written by a local expert
✔️For you to ride at your own pace
✔️With start points across the Algarve
✔️Take the stress out of your route planning for the price of a coffee and pastel de nata
Guided Rides
✔️Ride with a friendly, English speaking, local guide
✔️All levels catered for
✔️Available throughout the Algarve
✔️We design the route to suit your goals
✔️Best café stops guaranteed 😉
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t find the answer here, get in touch via our contact form!
Are there direct flights from the USA or Canada to the Algarve?
Yes! You can fly direct from Newark or Toronto.
Otherwise, great options with just one stop include JFK, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Vancouver and Montreal.
When should I come?
March to May for wildflowers and ideal riding conditions, or September to November for warm seas and autumn colours
December to January is divine for a sunny winter escape and mild temperatures, but if you fancy sunrise rides and holiday vibes, come from June to August.
For a complete guide to climate in Portugal, for cyclists, check out this article
What about bike hire?
We have a fantastic range of quality bike for hire, including:
✔️ Road, gravel, MTB
✔️ Juniors bikes
✔️ E-bikes (on and off-road)
✔️ Helmets, pedals, trailers, bike computers, and much more!
Check out our rental bikes for road and gravel and get in touch via the bike rental contact form on the relevant page
Is cycling in the Algarve safe?
Yes, cycling in the Algarve is generally very safe, particularly in comparison with many regions in North America. Drivers are typically very tolerant of cyclists and traffic volumes are low. For our clients we choose our favourite backroads, winding gravel tracks and dedicated cycleways.
Is the Algarve suitable for beginner riders?
Yes! The coastal plains feature miles of flat, easy riding and dedicated cycleways, including Eurovelo 1, which we use for our Algarve Coast Tour. This is a great options for new cyclists or those looking to travel at a slower pace.
How can I get to the Algarve from Lisbon or Porto?
You have a few options:
🚆The train journey is incredibly scenic and a very relaxing way to travel. It takes about 2.5 – 4 hours, depending on your destination. For example, you can go direct to Loule or Faro, or with one stop to many other destinations.
🚍 Buses are frequent, affordable and provide links to most major towns in the Algarve.
🚕 We can arrange transfers to all locations, with trusted providers
Why Paradise?
Local Cycling Experts
We live and ride here. Every route, café stop, climb and hotel recommendation is selected from genuine, up to date local knowledge - not copied or guessed. Routes are updated each year and we are always exploring new routes to take our clients.
Over 15 years experience
We have been riding in Portugal since 2011, and have never stopped exploring. Since then we have welcomed over 700 customers and delivered over 200 tours. We have developed fantastic relationships with all the hotels, restaurants, cafés and other partners who help make our trips a success for our clients.
Our tours are our own creation
Every itinerary is created and maintained by our own team; we do not simply resell a standard overseas tour-operator package. Our tours are all totally unique (for example our signature Iberian Divide Gravel Tour), routes plotted meticulously by our team and all the hotels chosen carefully to suit the tour style. We create many custom tours for individuals and groups as well.
Local Team, International Communication
We are a multilingual team of English and Portuguese natives. This makes communication with English-speaking clients extremely easy, as well as seamless organisation on the ground in Portugal where for an operator, speaking the local language is a necessity.
Book Direct, With Proper Protection
Booking direct gives you local expertise, direct communication and transparent pricing without an overseas middleman. We are fully licensed (see here) have generous T&C's, a wide range of payment options and will offer all the same guarantees.
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