Portugal Gravel Bike Tour

Overview

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at 9:30 AM in front of Hotel Occidental Faro. After a 90-minute shuttle, we’ll enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch before fitting you to your Trek Checkpoint gravel bike. This afternoon’s introductory ride rolls along the dramatic coastline to Cape St. Vincent, the westernmost point in Europe, offering a first taste of the diverse gravel terrain ahead. Afterward, relax and settle into our boutique hotel before gathering for a welcome social hour, overview of the week and dinner at the hotel.

Overview

Today’s ride options invite you to choose your own gravel adventure. The group heads out together in the morning, riding through hidden meadows north of Sagres toward forests of Aleppo pines and cork trees. Today you will get a taste of the technical gravel in this region along the hills outside of Sagres. Lunch is your choice, giving you the flexibility to extend your ride to Vila do Bispo—a charming inland village known for its cafés and local fare—or return early to Sagres to explore its laid-back beaches and seaside cafés, or even join a surf lesson at the hotel. After a relaxing afternoon, we’ll head to the marina for an hour-long boat tour led by a local marine biologist, where you'll benefit from their deep knowledge of the coastal ecosystems, followed by a seaside dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Overview

After a beautiful breakfast and morning briefing, we’ll set off on a true gravel adventure. Passing through the quintessential Algarve village of Vila do Bispo, the route climbs gently over rolling hills, weaving among Portugal’s tallest wind turbines. Well-maintained gravel roads reveal sweeping views over the region before descending to Musette Bike Cafe for a scenic lunch stop. Afterward, the ride loops back toward Sagres along the many beaches of the southern Portuguese coast, with route options ranging from technical clifftop paths for added elevation to a faster return to the hotel. This evening, dinner is on your own—your guides will offer insider recommendations for savoring the best of Sagres by night.

Overview

Today we change locations—entirely by pedal power. After packing your bags for transfer, we’ll depart from Memmo Baleeira and head north along dramatic coastal cliffs, riding through salty breezes and vast Atlantic views. Pass the stunning dunes and epic surf of Bordeira Beach before turning inland toward Pedralva, a once-abandoned village now restored as a colorful gem of Portuguese life. This morning all ride options will feature a few steep climbs and descents on loose gravel as we trace the coast. Then, enjoy a lunch of local specialties like Pedralva-style codfish and black pork skewers served with homemade fries. Afterward, continue up the coast, finishing with a scenic stretch of gravel track that leads directly to Praia do Canal Nature Retreat, your eco-luxury escape immersed in coastal forest. Tonight, we shuttle to a nearby restaurant featuring a modern take on Portuguese steak dishes.

Overview

Today’s ride begins directly from Praia do Canal Nature Retreat, onto gravel tracks weaving through coastal cork and pine forests. Heading north, you’ll pass the famed Fisherman’s Trail, a rugged coastal path stretching from Alentejo to the Algarve. The route continues past the brilliant white sands of Odeceixe Beach before reaching Aljezur, a historic town crowned by a Moorish castle and whitewashed houses. Rolling gravel tracks lead you to the Atlantic, where a seaside lunch at O Sargo offers fresh fish and expansive ocean views. Afterward, choose to spin back to the hotel or take on a final Avid option—adding a punchy climb out of the bay and some technical sections before returning to Praia do Canal. Tonight, gather for a festive social hour and farewell dinner at Azeitona, raising a toast to an incredible week.

Overview

It’s time to bid farewell to your Portugal gravel adventure. Start the morning with one last spin through the coastal cork and pine forests of Costa Vicentina National Park. Your ride weaves along the Fisherman’s Trail before looping back to Praia do Canal, where you can savor the sea breeze and final views of the Algarve. You'll say goodbye to your guides at 11:30 AM, then board a private shuttle to Faro to continue your journey.