ALENTEJO AND THE VICENTINA COAST MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
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ALENTEJO AND THE VICENTINA COAST MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
Revealing natural wonders: experience the Alentejo and Vicentina Coast on a MTB adventure.
A MTB tour in Portugal that starts in Lisbon and crosses the entire Alentejo to Sagres, passing among Europe’s most beautiful beaches, coastal villages and lush green mountains.
Alentejo Coast MTB Tour specifics:
DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights
Upon request it is possible to extend or shorten the program of the Portugal bike trip.
TRIP TYPE: Mountain bike trip with self-guided luggage transport; overnight stays in guest houses or 3/4* hotels with breakfast.
SUITABLE TO: Mountain bikers of any level in good health, trained and with a spirit of adaptation.
RECOMMENDED PERIOD: April to December.
PRIVATE TRIP: The mountain biking trip to Portugal can be arranged for individuals as well as for private groups of 2 or more people.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A spectacular mountain bike tour in Portugal to discover the most beautiful beaches of the Atlantic coast.
- Discover the Alentejo, among endless plains, ancient fortified villages and castles and huge olive groves.
- Enjoy the scents and flavors of Portugal: from aromatic herbs to fish and seafood and other regional specialties to pair with excellent local wines. In Alentejo you live to the rhythm of the earth.
- The Costa Vicentina Natural Park: discover the unspoiled, lush and wild nature that manifests itself in fascinating landscapes.
PROGRAM IN SHORT – Alentejo Coast MTB Tour:
1 day : Arrival in Lisbon
2 day : Transfer from Lisbon to Santiago do Cacem and bike tour to Vila Nova de Milfontes
3 day : Bike tour from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Odeceixe
4 day : Bike tour from Odeceixe to Aljezur
5 day : Bike tour from Aljezur to Sagres
6 day : Bike tour from Sagres to Lagos
7 day : Departure from Lagos
INCLUDED
- Road book with map, route description and GPS tracks (self-drive option)
- 1 Muscle bike p/person
- Transfer to Santiago do Cacém
- Bikes drop off at Lagos
- Luggage transport as indicated on the program
- 6 overnight stays with breakfast
- Assistance from qualified staff and 24-hour phone support with our office staff
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Meals not listed in the detailed itinerary and all beverages except tea and coffee for breakfasts included
- Optional tours and activities and extra services due to force majeure
- Tips, phone calls, and extras of a personal nature
- Personal clothing and medications
- Anything not included under “Included”
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
- Possibility to customize the program of the mountain bike tour in Portugal, with other activities or visits as well.
- Single room
- E-bike
Contact us to receive a customized quote.
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Tour Plan
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Day 1 - Arrival in Lisbon
Arrival in Lisbon and settling in the hotel
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Day 2 - Transfer to Santiago do Cacem / Santiago de Cacem - Millfontes (35km – 400m elevation gain – 50% asphalt / 50% gravel)
Away from the coast, today's stage allows us to immerse ourselves in the rural and relaxed hinterland of the Alentejo. Horse farms and cork producers make up the landscape. The famous porco preto enjoys the acorns and shade of the Alentejo's vast cork forests. Halfway through this stage we reach the coast again near the picturesque blue-and-white coastal town of Porto Covo. With the coast on our right, we continue straight ahead for another 15 km, passing on sandy roads south along the coast. We pass by the small island “Ilha do Pessegueiro” and finally reach Vila Nova de Milfontes.
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Day 3 - Milfontes - Odeceixe ( 65km – 850m elevation gain – 60/40 asphalt and sandroads)
Paved roads lead us through large berry and vegetable farms to the lonely Cabo Sardao lighthouse. Huge cliffs and beautiful beaches: the sandy scenic road to Zambujeira do Mar, the beaches of Zambujeira, Carvalhal and Azenhas do Mar are famous in the Costa Vicentina! Along the waterways we cross fields for a few kilometers, always with the option of heading to the paved road if you don't feel comfortable along the waterways. A somewhat bumpy road takes us down into the valley of the Seixe River. We finally cross the bridge that establishes the border with the Algarve region.
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Day 4 - Odeceixe – Aljezur/Arrifana ( 39km – 600m elevation gain – 50/50 asphalt and gravel )
From the village of Odeceixe we head along the river valley to Praia de Odeceixe, one of Portugal's most beautiful beaches. At the mouth of the river we face two climbs and then pedal flat through fields and ancient water channels until we reach the Aljezur River valley at Praia de Amoreira. The stage is fairly short and the weather should be mostly good, the best conditions for a stay at this somewhat out-of-the-way beach. Following the quiet river valley for a while, we reach the historically significant town of Aljezur, crowned by the ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle. Here it will be best to stop and recharge our batteries before the two toughest climbs of our journey: the steep ascent to the castle and then to Monte Clerigo. Once we reach the top, a quiet forest road with small ups and downs leads us to the remote villages of the Algarve.
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Day 5 - Aljezur/Arrifana – Sagres (52km – 670m elevation gain – 50/50 asphalt and gravel)
The last stage of the Costa Vicentina awaits us with some highlights: after a long descent through typical hills, we find the coast again at Carrapateira. The circular trail atop the cliffs and the quiet valley behind is one of the most spectacular landscapes of this trip. One last steep climb and we soon reach Vila do Bispo, where only a few miles of sparse, windy scrubland separate us from the end of the old world: for centuries Cabo Sao Vincente was the last and first promontory sighted by any explorer. With the wind in our favor 20 minutes later we will be in Sagres; if the wind is against us there will still be a bit of a struggle!
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Day 6 - Sagres - Lagos ( 40km – 800m elevation gain – mainly asphalt)
In Sagres, the western end of the Algarve, wind is an important factor. Depending on the wind direction, this can be an easy stage or a difficult challenge. A few hundred meters on the main road and we turn onto the old road to Vila do Bispo parallel to the national road. Short ups and downs define the landscape. Vila do Bispo, 10 km from Sagres, has a much more local feel than the tourist hotspot of Sagres and may invite you to stop before reaching the next hills of the Algarve. In the next 20 km to Lagos we will have countless climbs and descents. Many views and beautiful beaches make up for this effort. West of Lagos, the famous rock formations of Ponta da Piedade are the icing on the cake before reaching the historic center of Lagos.
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Day 7 - The farewell day
After checking out, you can take a train to Faro airport, or you can request a private transfer from Sagres to Faro airport at an extra cost.