Cycling Holiday / Tour details:

THE BEAUTIFUL ALENTEJO BEACHES (Self Guided Hybrid Bike tour)

Area: Algarve, Portugal
Riding: Point-to-Point tour
Holiday Type: Self-Guided
Cycling Area: Algarve
Location: Sines (Alentejo region) to Lagos (Algarve region)

Best Features:

The Natural Park of SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast

Tasty fresh fish of the Atlantic Coast

Cape S. Vicente - the birds and the sunset into the Atlantic Ocean

Sagres - the southwestern-most point of Continental Europe

Lagos - the cosmopolitan and oldest town in the Algarve

Riding Details:

Off-road: 25% / On-road: 75%
Grade of riding: Moderate
Minimum level of bike:
Bike hire available: Hybrid Bike included in price (BH Trekking Sport K30K Silvertip - 27 speeds, little front suspension and hidraulic disc brakes and a small front bag) with helmet.

Usually a 4 star-quality hotel, double bedroom occupancy with breakfasts. Single supplement available.

Accommodation Details:

Accommodation Type:
Start Day: Saturday
Board:
Sleeps Max of:
Doubles:
Twins:
Singles:
Cots available:

Nearest bar/cafe:
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Nearest airport: Lisbon

Dates & Other Details:

Tour date 1: from 13 March 2010 to 19 March 2010
Tour date 2: from 24 April 2010 to 30 April 2010
Tour date 3: from 12 June 2010 to 18 June 2010
Tour date 4: from 06 November 2010 to 12 November 2010
Tour date 5: from 31 October 2009 to 06 November 2009
Dates info: If you wish a different date, ask us about prices and availability.
Transfers included: Yes
Not included: Airplane tickets, meals other than the ones specified and tips
Cost from GBP: £920
Cost from USD: $1510
Days' riding:
Contact: Cristina Henriques
Tel: 00 351 214783153
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Business details: 'Portugal Bike'

There are three types of PortugalBike Tours:

1) Road Bike Tours are on asphalt roads (100%). We always try to avoid roads with a lot of traffic, preferring secondary roads. On these tours, you ride more km/day than on a Hybrid Bike Tour. These tours can be Guided or Self-Guided (with a GPS device on the handlebar), so that you are completely free to ride at your own pace, but there is always a backup car to give you any assistance you may need. You use a Road Bike (700x23 wheels with carbon frame). Participants are usually 25-65 years old.

2) Hybrid Bike Tours are mainly on asphalt/tarmac (more than 60%) with some off-road rolling trails. Usually the tours are a little bit longer than the Mountain Bike version tours. It is the best and most relaxing way to know a country by bicycle while also having fun. These tours can be Guided or Self-Guided also. You use a Hybrid Bike (700x38 wheels with a little front suspension). Participants are usually 45-65 years old.

3) Mountain Bike Tours are mainly on off-road rough trails (more than 60%), sometimes technical, with very little asphalt/tarmac. You need some biking skills and you need to be in good shape. Usually, these tours are a little bit shorter than the Hybrid Bike tours. It is the best way to know a country and feel the challenge of nature. These tours are always Guided (ask us for self-guided); you will only have to follow your guide through wonderful single-tracks in nature. You use a Mountain Bike (26x2.1 wheels with front suspension and hydraulic disc brakes). Participants are usually 25-45 years old.

PortugalBike Tours are designed so that we begin at a certain point and we end elsewhere. You do not start and end at the same place. We think that is the best way to discover Portugal ...riding a bicycle! Read the specific information about each ride to learn more details.

PortugalBike Tours can be Guided (with a Guide) or Self-Guided (with a GPS device with all tracks recorded). The big difference between the prices for Guided and Self-Guided Tours is that the Self-Guided Tours do not include dinners, picnics, energy bars and water during the day. There is always a backup car to provide any assistance you may need. If you want to take a Self-Guided Tour with dinners included, this can be arranged.

PortugalBike Tours have a maximum of 16 participants, and a minimum of two. Larger groups are also possible upon request and according to our availability. Our Bike Tours are prepared for one week (7 days / Saturday to Friday).

The dates of PortugalBike Tours are according to our calendar, or on request, according to our availability and with a small extra fee. The prices above are for the scheduled PortugalBike Tours. If you wish a different date, ask us for prices and availability.

Address:
Praceta das Naus, Lote 6, Loja B
Pontinha
Lisbon
1675-326
Portugal