Algarve self guided cycling holiday, in the tracks of the Moors

This 7 night holiday begins by the sea in Lagos once the home of Henry the Navigator and close to the Alvor estuary. You'll have the chance to explore the unspoilt countryside around Lagos before leaving to travel eastwards, passing though a landscape that owes a great deal to the inventiveness of the Moors during their occupation. Your next stop is the town of Silves, the old Moorish capital of Portugal where their magnificent red sandstone castle has been restored and recent excavations have exposed other evidence of their advance society such as the steam rooms and baths. From here you travel north east to the village of Alte (considered by many guide books to be the prettiest in the Algarve) and then south to the town of Loule which was occupied by the Romans and Moors before your journey ends at the charming village of Estoi just north of Faro. Here there is so much to see and you will captivated by the cobbled streets, small squares, interesting houses, an Italinate Palace and Roman ruins. The route uses quiet country roads and good tracks, we only use main roads when there is no other option and for only short distances, there are only a few short climbs.

Included in this holiday are 7 nights in small 3-4 stars hotel (or equivalent) in a twin/double room with breakfast, transfers to and from Faro airport or arrival point in the Algarve, luggage transfers, bike rental, a Trek 7.3 FX hybrid or equivalent, back up support vehicle, 3 dinners.