From Lisbon to the Algarve

Moderate. Daily stages vary from 21 to 76km. There are no technical difficulties, but stages may involve up to 700m of elevation gain per day. You can hire an electric bike to make these routes even easier. You ride mainly on quiet minor roads and tracks, with a few sections on roads used by cars.

You only need to carry a small bag with your belongings for the day and your picnic lunch.

Bookings available for 2 people or more.

8 days / 7 nights / 6 days of cycling.

We provide a digital travel information pack containing a list of your accommodation, any vouchers, access to a GPS app and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly. On arrival, we will give you your bikes, if you have booked them, along with a smartphone mount. This is a self-guided holiday without a guide, so you travel independently throughout your stay, but we provide assistance in an emergency for the duration of your trip.

Accommodation

You stay for 6 nights in 4*-rated hotels and 1 night in a 3*-rated hotel, often with a swimming pool (or equivalent accommodation, subject to changes depending on availability). Rooms accommodate two people. A single room can be booked on request, at an additional cost.

Meals

Breakfast is included. For lunch, you can order a picnic from your hotel, buy supplies at your overnight stop or eat along the way at a traditional inn. For dinner, you can choose the half-board option (7 dinners, 3-course menu, excluding drinks). Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

On Day 1 at Lisbon Airport.

End

On Day 8 at Faro Airport.

Bike hire

Hybrid bike with an aluminium frame and 21 gears. V-brakes. Front suspension and a comfortable saddle.

Accessories: side pannier and front bag.

Men: sizes M and XM, Women: sizes XS, S and L

Motor: Bosch
Aluminium frames
7 gears
Hydraulic brakes
Luggage rack
Front suspension
Mudguards
Front and rear lights

Bike hire includes the following accessories
One repair kit for every 2 bikes, 1 bike lock for every 2 bikes, a handlebar map holder and 1 rear pannier per bike, 1 smartphone mount and 1 helmet per person (please request when booking). You can add a pannier or GPS for an extra charge; please contact us for details.

By air

Flights are not included in the trip price, but we can arrange flights with scheduled airlines; please contact us for details.
Outbound: Lisbon Airport, with many direct flights operated by low-cost and scheduled airlines.
Return: Faro Airport. Direct flights from Faro and flights via Lisbon are also available. You can also travel from Faro to Lisbon by train; the journey takes approximately 3 hours and a ticket costs an average of 30 € per person. For more information.

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim, either during a day’s route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; any swimming is therefore your own responsibility and undertaken at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – walking, cycling and snow adventures – to invite everyone to discover the world in a different way: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector develop more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we ensure:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protection of the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the traveller’s ethical charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and make meaningful connections.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in environmental protection, ethics and sustainable management, within our company, with our partners and in the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification scheme, recognises our practical efforts towards responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainability policy

For cycling

• Cycling shorts or tights, depending on the season
• Cycling gloves
• A helmet (must be worn)
• Sunglasses (to protect against the sun, wind and small insects)
• A windproof jacket
• T-shirts or cycling jerseys
• A power bank for your smartphone
• A water bottle

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of not developing sweat odours (brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.)!
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

Protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat (helmet)
• A windproof jacket
• A rain poncho or a “Gore-Tex” jacket

After exercise

• A jumper or fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers
• A pair of shorts
• A tracksuit or a change of clothes
• A lightweight long-sleeved cotton shirt
• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• Spare clothes and underwear
• Swimwear
• A toiletry bag
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, Elastoplast, Bio-Gaze or “2nd skin”, gauze, disinfectant, arnica pellets and aspirin for minor aches and injuries…

• If your bike does not have a pannier, bring a small, comfortable 40-litre backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic during the day. If you have a luggage rack, you can secure your bag to it with bungee cords. Rental bikes come with a pannier for your belongings. Bring a small backpack as well; this makes it easy to carry your belongings when you stop to visit somewhere along the way.
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack or travel bag in good condition

Country: Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
Population: 10374822

Entry requirements
Travellers, including minors, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For entry requirements, consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Health
Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure. Health conditions are similar to those in France.

Portuguese Trade and Tourism Office
3 Rue de Noisiel
75116 Paris
Tel: 0156883190

French Embassy in Lisbon
1249-079, R. Santos-O-Velho 5
Lisbon
Tel: +351213939292

Portugal: +351.

There is a one-hour time difference between France and Portugal. When it is 10:00 in France, it is 09:00 in Lisbon.

Portugal is a beautiful country that can be explored throughout the year. The period from April to September is the best time to visit the whole country, from north to south. Winters are relatively long in the north, so to avoid the rain, it is better to visit towards the end of spring. In the Algarve, however, the weather is almost perfect all year round. The more adventurous can even go swimming there as early as April. It is no surprise that July, August and September attract large numbers of tourists. Holidaymakers flock from far and wide to enjoy the warmth and beautiful daylight. Winter, on the other hand, is less popular. Even so, in Lisbon, a few tourists seeking peace and quiet wander the streets and discover the architectural remains of the city’s glorious past.

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