Self guided cycling holiday in Portugal

Description of Self guided cycling holiday in Portugal

Note: This self guided cycle tour can be undertaken on an electric bike.

Description of the Terra de Caldas tour:

If you're thinking about self guided cycling, Portugal is a fantastic place to start. There's just such a rich variety of landscapes ranging from the coastal tracks overlooking the Atlantic to the fig, orange and almond groves to be found more inland of the Algarve.

This self guided cycling holiday in Portugal allows you to delve deeper into the history and culture of lesser-visited areas with out of the way fishing villages and medieval towns offering all manner of authentic local produce alongside a laid back ambience and welcoming atmosphere.

Vineyards and wine cellars can be found across the countryside with market towns such as Loulé providing an excellent example of traditional life as well as the perfect start point from where to cycle the peaceful inland roads on the Terra de Caldas towards the village of Alte with the famous fresh spring water at Fonte Grande and Fonte Pequeno, prior to heading onwards to Silves situated on the banks of the Arade River.

Self guided cycling Portugal is just as much about relaxing and absorbing the surrounding countryside as it is about putting in the pedal power with the citrus orchards and natural hot spas of Caldas de Monchique in the Algarve providing a great chance to reinvigorate tired limbs.

As this eight day tour heads way out west cyclists will find themselves overlooking the high rollers of the Atlantic as they enter Aljezur and the fantastically wild and untamed beaches of Costa Vicentina Natural Park. This is a real paradise for bird watchers and nature photographers, and any artists hoping to capture the essence of self guided bike tours Portugal should look no further for inspiration.

As this tour comes to a close you'll be treated to the sandy shoreline and clear blue grottos of southern Portugal with afternoons spent swimming, snorkeling or just lazing at the beach matched only by some superb cycling routes and grilled fish suppers at sunset.

Note: This self guided cycling Portugal itinerary clocks between 32 to 60 km`s per day with ascents taking cyclists no higher than 400 meters above sea level.
Extensions of the daily rides are available.

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