Lisbon to the Algarve

Explore the capital's sights, stroll along the lively banks of the Tagus and enjoy Portuguese hospitality.

A beautiful cycle path takes you along the Tagus to the port. After a short ferry ride across the wide river you reach Seixal and start your bike tour. You cross the peninsula to the south and marvel at the first impressive rock formations in the Arrábida Natural Park. Breathtaking views of the coast alternate with beautiful bathing bays almost every minute. Today's destination is Setúbal, where the Lisbon nobility had their palaces and country houses built as early as the 16th century.

In the morning you take a ferry through the nature reserve at the Sado Estuary. With a bit of luck you can even see dolphins during the crossing. The day's stage begins on the Troia Peninsula with its beautiful beaches and special landscapes. So you're probably wondering about the rice paddies, which you wouldn't expect to find in this region - certainly a special sight. You continue cycling past great sandy beaches with crystal clear water, lush flower fields and lush green vineyards. The villages with whitewashed houses are also typical and particularly charming. In Sines you can stroll along the promenade, visit the castle or simply enjoy the leisurely hustle and bustle of the town.

One of the most natural stretches of coast in Europe, the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, will inspire you with many impressions. Breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean, wonderful beaches, small harbours and authentic fishing villages always tempt you to take a short break. In the evening enjoy the flair of the coastal town of Vila Nova de Mil Fontes. Here, too, there is a fantastic sandy beach right at your feet.

You continue cycling through the beautiful Costa Vicentina Natural Park with its diverse flora and fauna. Impressively high cliffs characterize today's bike tour and the refreshing Atlantic wind blows in your face. You will stay in Aljezur, a few kilometres from the coast, and you will also discover the rural architecture of these villages typical of the area. The historic, small castle towers over the village with a beautiful view of the fertile land.

You will experience a unique highlight in the last stage. You cycle through the special coastal landscape to Cape St. Vincent, the most south-western tip of Europe with its famous lighthouse and the "last bratwurst before America" ​​- it is a special experience to pose for a selfie with your bike here. It's only a few kilometres from Sagres. Your last overnight stop is one of the most important in the Algarve with its rich cultural heritage. The towering cliffs that frame the idyllic sandy beaches are particularly spectacular here.