Departure Dates - Any day during the year except July and August

Day 1 Arrive in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Make your way from Faro or Lisbon airport to the guesthouse at Vila Nova de Milfontes. This beautiful town on the Mira estuary will be your start and finish point and is well worth exploring. It is alleged that it was where Hannibal landed with his elephants to start his European trek.

Day 2 Vila Nova de Milfontes to Zambujeira 20 miles.

After breakfast your bikes will be distributed and the cycling to Zambujeira starts. Via coastal tracks you will pass the unique cliff-nesting storks at Cavaleiro lighthouse en route. The night will be spent in a Pensão (Guesthouse) on the cliffs of the fishing village of Zambujeira.

Day 3 Zambujeira to Aljezur 24 miles.

The route continues south along the coast over the border of the Alentejo into the 1st Algarvian town of Odeceixe. A good place to explore the estuary and eat fresh fish for lunch! You then cycle through traditional farmland to the castle town of Aljezur where you will stay overnight. There are stunning views from the Moorish Aljezur fort towards the Monchique mountains.

Day 4 Aljezur to Monchique 22 miles

From Aljezur the back roads over the wooded hills will lead you to the Algarvian spa town of Monchique where you can take the waters. The night will be spent in a traditional Guest House. 22 miles

Day 5 Monchique to Santa Clara 23 miles.

Leaving Monchique you will return to the Alentejo through the rolling hills of pines, eucalyptus and rock roses to the lake of Santa Clara. The night will be spent at a lakeside Guesthouse.

Day 6 Santa Clara to Odemira 25 miles

From Santa Clara you will make the longest ride of the tour (40 km) riding through the gentle hills of Sabóia and onto the county town of Odemira nestling on the tidal Mira River. Overnight in a Guesthouse in Odemira.

Day 7 Odemira to Vila Nova de Milfontes. 24 miles.

Your last days ride will take you along the eastern banks of the river Mira passing windmills and villages back to the town of Vila Nova de Milfontes where you will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 8 Depart from Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Trip ends after breakfast and you make your way back to Faro or Lisbon