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Moorish legends, stunning coastlines, ancient castles and rugged mountains - this is what the Algarve is made of. An Algarve holiday is an excellent way to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture, food, wine, folklore and festivals – and to visit some breath-taking scenery along the way.

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Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided

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Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided

Excellent. bikes perfect, directions easy to understand. Hotel and restaurant suggests selected with care. Thanks! (more)Stephanie Allen

Wonderful! We would do it all over again. (more)Mary Jo Desser

We had the most fabulous weather. The first place we stayed, Quinta dos Valedos, was a really great start to the holiday, as Marie-Jose and Sergei are French Portuguese, and introduced us to many culinary specialities of the region, including carob and arbutus berry schnapps! (more)Christine Mitchell

11 travellers reviews

From €539 - €623 excluding flights

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Algarve holiday accommodation

So relaxing! Excellent apartment with beautiful surroundings, chilled out owners who make u feel very welcome. Looking forward for a return. (more)emma scott

It was a fantastic place, and Theo, Inge and their family have created a very special atmosphere. A brilliant place for our children's first holiday abroad. (more)Pam Barmby

The most memorable part of the holiday was our young son finally finding the courage to come into the sea on the last day...It was a really lovely break. (more)Nessa Tierney

27 travellers reviews

From €85 - €185 per house per night

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Algarve holiday cottages, Portugal

Very relaxing holiday, felt at home and relaxed the whole time, as villas enclosed in a walled area felt children could wander around as they liked without worry, the owners of the villas were lovely and felt more like family when we left, although never intrusive. (more)Patricia Raistrick

The whole experience was fantastic - the cottage are beautiful and so well equipped. (more)Anne Fleming

Just a nice relaxing environment that's good for kids and still within easy reach of the local town....Good break, relaxing environment, nice people.. (more)Karl Atton

4 travellers reviews

From £355 - £840 per cottage per week

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Algarve self guided cycling holiday

This was a moderately strenuous cycling trip for a family of 4, and we had great fun finding great places to eat, in the off-season around New Year's...Excellent choices of towns to visit, routes, and accommodations. (more)Bunli Yang

The nice country of Portugal and the kindness of the people were the most memorable parts. (more)Louise Duipmans

Most memorable were the oranges and lemons on the trees, and the old ladies in the villages running out to greet us as we cycled by. (more)Gaela Bailey

3 travellers reviews

From €580 - €640 excluding flights

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Self guided walking holiday in the Algarve

Had a really good time and the towns we stayed in and the places we stayed were excellent. Saw a wonderful slice of Portugal. (more)Alison Firth

One of the most satisfying I have been on. I was never over tired. There were no travel problems. The organizers / drivers were friendly and relaxed. (more)John Sillince

The coast of the Western Algarve is absolutely beautiful and the self guided walks we had meant that we got the chance to see alot of it - the beach at Odeceixe has to be one of the most beautiful we've ever seen, and the whole of the Parque Nacional is really worth a visit. (more)Pam Barmby

4 travellers reviews

From €490 - €680 excluding flights

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Portugal cycling holidays, self guided

Top notch...Cycling through orange groves in the sunshine and stopping to feast on big juicy oranges was the most memorable part.... Fantastic scents from the forests of warm eucalyptus will always remind us of Portugal. (more)Liz Martin

The range of beautiful places that you visit - cycling through gorgeous countryside with orange trees all along the way, stunning beaches, pretty villages, interesting towns and bright blue skies every day. (more)Jane Wills

We enjoyed the riding through the hills and the extra trip out to the lighthouse and westernmost part of Portugal. Terrific! (more)Tim Rudkins

19 travellers reviews

From €549 - €623 excluding flights

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Self guided cycling holiday in the Algarve, mountains to sea

Memorable parts? The initial transfer from Faro Airport to Monchique was efficient as was the final transfer from Salema back to Faro Airport. The Bica Boa Inn at Monchique was the most pleasant of the pre-arranged accommodation. Being chased, while cycling on the recommended back paths between Monchique and Alferce, by sizeable aggressive dogs was of concern. Tips? Bring a sat-nav device. Local benefits? Not particularly, apart from the fact that cycling is obviously a green... (more)David Wood

1 travellers review

From €620 - €708 excluding flights

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Algarve romantic B&B in Portugal

Hammocks and sun loungers are placed around the garden where guests can while away the hours relaxing, reading or even sketching and painting. There is also a small swimming pool and jacuzzi which are very welcome and soothe aching limbs after long walks in the forested hills. (more)Daphne Donkin

The overall atmosphere of the place and the beautiful landscapes...We had a fantastic time and we look forward to go back. (more)Alessandra Martina

2 travellers reviews

From €55 - €75 per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)

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Algarve holidays in Portugal

With its year round sunshine, long, sandy beaches and picturesque rocky coves, the southern coast of the Algarve is the most visited region in the country. In the west, you will find postcard images of the province – a series of tiny bays and broken coves. In the east lies the less developed sandy offshore islets which front the coastline for some 25 miles. There are a wonderful range of Algarve holidays including cycling, walking, surfing Algarve holidays as well as a huge number of Algarve accommodation options including self catering cottages, farmhouses and Algarve apartments.