Alentejo & Algarve
Costa Vicentina
The Sunny Alentejo coast
From the Portugal’s capital Lisbon to Lagos at the Western Algarve: A journey to remote beaches, through picturesque villages and beautiful nature. Lisbon to Lagos might be the most classic of all bike holidays in Portugal; and there’s a reason why. The views from the cliffs, the paths along the unique Costa Vicentina, Mediterranean climate and the quickly changing ecosystems and landscapes provide perfect conditions for bike travels.

Travel MTB
E-MTB
Fully MTB
Our favorite Stages

Santiago - Milfontes
40km – 450m
Away from the coast, today’s stage allows us to immerse into the rural and laid-back interior of Alentejo. Horse breeding farms and cork farmers form the landscape. The famous porco preto enjoys the acorns and the shadow of Alentejo’s wide cork forests.
Mid of the this stage we reach the coast again near the picturesque blue-and-white coastal town Porto Covo. With the coast on our left we are on the straight way to the south now and finish this day 15km later at a manor near the pretty beach town Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Mid of the this sage we reach the coast again near the picturesque blue-and-white coastal town Porto Covo. In Porto Covo we go on sand roads southwards along the coast. We pass by the small island Ilha do Pessegueiro and finally reach Vila Nova de Milfontes.

Milfontes - Odeceixe
65km – 850m elevation
Asphalted roads lead us through the large berry and vegetable farms until the lonesome light house of Cabo Sardao. Huge cliffs and beautiful beaches: The sandy panorama road to Zambujeira do Mar, the beaches of Zambujeira, Carvalhal and Azenhas do Mar are the heard of Costa Vicentina!
Along the water channels we cross the fields for a few km, always with the option of heading to the street if you don’t feel comfortable along the water.
A bit a bumpy road leads us down to the river valley of Rio Seixe. On the bridge over the river, we also cross the border to the Algarve region.

Odeceixe - Aljezur
39km – 600m elevation
From the village of Odeceixe we head down the river valley to Praia de Odeceixe, one of Portugals most pretties. At the mouth of the river we face two uphills and we ride flat through the fields and the ancient water channels until we arrive the river valley of Aljezur at Praia de Amoreira.
The stage is quite short and the weather mostly good, best conditions for a stay at this beach a bit out of the crowed. Following the calm river valley for a while, we reach the historically significant town Aljezur, crowned by the ruins of a Moorish castle from the 10th century. Get some rest, load some energy in Aljezur; the toughest uphills of our journey is waiting: The steep way up to the castle and over to Monte Clerico. Once we reach the top, only a relaxed forest road with little ups and down leads us to the remote villages of Algarve.

Ajezur - Sagres
39km – 600m elevation
From the village of Odeceixe we head down the river valley to Praia de Odeceixe, one of Portugals most pretties. At the mouth of the river we face two uphills and we ride flat through the fields and the ancient water channels until we arrive the river valley of Aljezur at Praia de Amoreira.
The stage is quite short and the weather mostly good, best conditions for a stay at this beach a bit out of the crowed. Following the calm river valley for a while, we reach the historically significant town Aljezur, crowned by the ruins of a Moorish castle from the 10th century. Get some rest, load some energy in Aljezur; the toughest uphills of our journey is waiting: The steep way up to the castle and over to Monte Clerico. Once we reach the top, only a relaxed forest road with little ups and down leads us to the remote villages of Algarve.
Our Accommodation –
Charm, Comfort and tradtion
Comfortable hotels, authentic holiday homes and charming farm and nature stays characterize our accommodations at Alentejo and the Western Algave.
Ask us for your individual holiday program or join one of our existing trips


Quality Hotels
Enjoy a journey with the best hotels along the route.
Ocean view, spa, Pool, Michelin kitchen: A few high class hotels wait along the way from Lisbon to Lagos. Reserve the high class with us

Rural Stays
Stay calm you’re at Alentejo: farms, rural villages and wine yards provide a comfortable and authentic way to discover the laidback Portugal.

Guesthouses
Small touristic villages dominate the region. Owner run hotels are a cheap option to discover the Alentejo and the Algarve in an authentic way.
Depend on season & availability this can be shared or private rooms
Glamping
Enjoy the outdoors with our Camp&Glamp line we provide camping and glamping trips in remote areas and small campsides.
See the stars with us!
Garmin Edge 705
Be individual and ride like a local! Our GPS self-guiding Trail Maps make sure that you don’t miss the best during your stay!
3 routes to do the South of Portugal
- Lisboa – Lagos (10 days)
- Sessimbra – Sagres (6 days)
- Setubal Lagos (9 days)
Personalized Road Book
For all our holiday packages and GPS Rentals we provide a detailed tour description as PDF.
- Height profile
- Tour description
- Recommended Alternative Routes
- Recommendations for shopping and restaurants)
- Highlights and sightseeing along the route
Travel MTB
Coleur Pragma or similar
Transmission: Shimano Deore / XT 2×10
Wheels: 29″ with Schwalbe Marathon Tires
Suspension: RockShox RL 100mm
Travel Setup & Hydraulic Disc Brakes
3 days 75,- | 7 days 150,- |
E-Travel MTB
Rockrider EST 900 or similar
Wheels: 27.5″ +
Transmission: Shimano Deore 1×10
Suspension: RockShox Judy 120mm
250W Brose® Central Motor & 500Wh battery
for max. 80km
3 days 125,- | 7 days 245,- |
Fully MTB
Scott Genius or Similar
Wheels: 27.5″ with Schwalbe MTB Tires
Transmission: Shimano Deore / XT 1×11
Suspension: FOX Float 140mm
Dropper Seat Post & Hydraulic Brakes 180mm
3 days102,- | 7 days 196,- |
Gravel Bike
Scott Speedster or similar
Wheels: 27.5″ +
Transmission: Shimano Ultegra 2×10
Aluminium Frame
disc brakes
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3 days 96,- | 7 days 196,- |