AUTHENTIC ALGARVE GRAVEL CYCLING HOLIDAY
⭐31st May-6th June 2026 – Spaces Available!⭐
Discover the ‘real’ Algarve on the best gravel tracks in Europe…
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Next Available Dates:
31st May – 6th June 2026
Bike Type: Gravel, MTB
Number of riding days: 6
Tour Type: Guided or Self-Guided
Airport Faro
Km / day: 50-80km
Elevation gain / day: 800-2500m
Overall Difficulty: Medium
Accommodation: Boutique guesthouses
Explore the very best of the real Algarve on our Authentic Algarve Gravel Cycling Holiday
Discover the best gravel tracks in Europe
We believe the gravel cycling in Portugal is some of the best in Europe. This is your chance to be taken into the hidden valleys and secret trails of the beautiful countryside of the Algarve. We can guarantee this is a true escape from your normal every-day life and an unforgettable week of sublime gravel riding. We don’t like traffic and we know our guests don’t either. That’s why we have invested hours riding and plotting the quietest and gravel-bike friendly routes we possibly can.
Difficulty Level
For more competent off-road riders there are some more challenging single tracks that we will introduce you too. Novice? Don’t worry, for you we will have beginner-level tracks and trails for you to enjoy! Most tracks are suitable for 4×4 vehicles, and so couldn’t be better suited for any gravel thrill-seeker.
Heritage and Culture
This week is not just about the bike… as you cycle, you will also experience the culture and heritage of this amazing country – the local cuisine, wine and liquor making, the agriculture, historic monuments and the ancient creative traditions. You will leave with a taste of real Portugal – and we know you will want to come back.
Accommodation
This holiday includes four nights in Alte and three in Tavira, two locations which will allow you to experience the best of inland and coastal Algarve life. The Alte Tradition Guesthouse is a beautifully renovated traditional hotel in the centre of the village, with a rooftop hot tub and a plunge pool – we know you will love the first choice of accommodation. On the 4th day we will ride a stunning route over to our second hotel, he wonderful Quinta do Marco (your bags will be taken and delivered to your rooms).
With a recently renovated pool, spacious rooms with views over the Tavira hills down to the sea, Quinta do Marco is a tranquil escape. Perfect for both gravel and road cycling from the door. The staff are wonderful, as is the restaurant where we will dine on the first two evenings we are there.
Cuisine
We love to support the local restaurant owners, so you will eat in different hand picked local restaurants each night, most within walking distance of the hotel. By the end of the week you will have had a taste of the many traditional dishes of Portugal and in particular the Algarve. Your evening meals are included in the cost of your holiday, as well as house wine or a beer too!
Allergies or dietary requirements? No problem, we can take care of everything.
Bike Hire
We can provide a range of top quality gravel bikes to suit your needs. For all the details and pricing, check the ‘extras’ in the ‘What’s Included’ section below.
What’s Included?
Airport transfers
6 spectacular days of cycling
7 nights high quality accommodation
Evening meals and buffet breakfast
GPX files of all stage options in advance
Mechanical assistance
Civil liability Insurance
5* service – our promise!
Ride Snacks
Knowledgable and friendly guides with you every pedalstroke of the way
All staff first aid qualified
Support vehicles on all rides
Not Included
Flights
Lunch and snacks at cafés
Extras
Gravel Bike Hire from €245
Cycling Jersey
Massage
Extra Night
Alte Tradition Guesthouse
For the first 4 nights on our Authentic Algarve Gravel Cycling Holiday guests will stay in this beautiful village centre guesthouse within walking distance of the village restaurants and cafes. The hotel has a plunge pool, lounge as well as a rooftop hot tub with a view of the village. The hotel is ideally situated in the Algarve – away from the busiest coastal roads, with the best gravel riding right on the doorstep.
Quinta do Marco
For the final 3 nights, we have a real treat for you – at Quinta do Marco rural hotel, near Tavira. This boutique getaway in the hills overlooking the coast has been recently renovated, with fabulous spacious rooms, stunning pool area and spa.
Day by Day…
Arrival: Transfer to Alte
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We will arrange for you to be transferred from Faro Airport to Alte. Here you will be met by our friendly team and checked into the hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time there might be time for an afternoon spin before dinner.
Need help with bike set up? Dont worry! Our team will assist you with everything. We will have a comprehensive tool kit, floor pump and everything you might require to get your bike ready to rock and roll.
Day 1: Easy intro ride
40-50km
1000m
On your first day, we will head out for a rolling spin along some of the easier small road nearby. This is a good chance to shake out your legs after your journey and ensure the bikes are rolling smoothly.
We have chosen Alte to be our location for this road cycling holiday because there are so many options close by for great smooth, quiet roads. We can enjoy flat easy riding or rolling hills, beautiful countryside or coastal rides. We can’t wait to show you everything!
Day 2: Silves
50-80km
900-1400m
Today we will pass through the orange groves and avocado plantations to the striking fortified town of Silves, ancient capital of the Algarve, with a strong Moorish influence. We will ride back via the beautiful Barragem do Funcho, one of the Algarves biggest reservoirs.
All our routes will be guided with two ride options – one shorter and one longer, to suit all abilities within the group. We will try and meet up at the coffee or lunch stops if we can, to keep it as sociable as possible!
Day 4: Barranco do Velho
50-80km
900-1500m
This day we will head up to Barranco, at the top of one of the best climbs in the Algarve. Beautiful winding roads, steady climbs and fantastic never-ending descents – that’s what’s on the menu!
For the longer group, they will head further into the hills, to Montes Noves and Cortelha, adding some more climbing along superb empty roads in the forest with amazing views.
Day 4: Alte to Tavira
60-80km
800-1500m
Today we will ride across to Tavira from Alte, traversing the Algarve from east to West. Tavira is one of my very favourite places in the Algarve -it’s on the coast, yet so traditional still, with lovely cobbled streets lined with flowers. Quinta do Marco, where we will stay is situated in the foothills of the Serra, just outside Tavira.
We will be welcomed by the fantastic staff at the hotel, your bags will be waiting for you in your rooms. With plenty of time to enjoy the pool overlooking the stunning view of the Eastern Algarve coastline before dinner together at the hotel.
Day 4: Hilly ride from Tavira
40-70km
700-1500m
This hilly ride will BLOW YOU AWAY with it’s incredibly quiet and well-maintained roads and breath-taking views back towards the coast. It’s a challenging day, but we are in no hurry – time to get into a nice rhythm on the hills and take in the scenery.
There will be an easier coastal option for those that want a less demanding ride, with time to relax by the pool in the afternoon.
Day 6: Tavira Coastline Ride
40-60km
800-1500m
Today we will enjoy an easier flatter day, around the coastal roads near Tavira and Santa Luzia. This is the best region of the Algarve to ride on the road near the coast, as the roads are still not too busy, they are well surfaced and the villages on the coastline here are picturesque and unspoilt.
CUSTOM CLUB AND GROUP TOURS
We have hosted groups of up to 45 riders and some clubs come back to us year after year. In the past we have delivered large group tours from Madrid to Lisbon, Lisbon to Faro, and many others. We can build you a point-to-point tour, a single location trip, or anything else in between.
Check out what we can offer by following the link below, and get in touch via the contact form.
Interested in booking this tour? Contact us now for a detailed proposal.
One of our friendly team will be in touch with you within one working day.
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