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The best cycling routes at the Algarve

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Cycling at the Algarve is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Portugal. So you can find your perfect Algarve bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1. From Cabana de Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António — circular route

49.9km

03:06

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. From Faro to Albufeira — Eurovelo 1

45.0km

03:15

280m

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. From Faro to Fuzeta — circular route

52.6km

03:13

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Tour of Vila da Luz — circular route

35.2km

02:45

450m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Circular route 17 — São Brás de Alportel (Serra do Caldeirão)

51.6km

03:28

830m

820m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Circular Tour 27 — Serra de Monchique

50.9km

03:29

910m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Route of the Bravura Dam — circular route

67.0km

06:06

860m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.3

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8. Praia da Salema – Towards Raposeira loop from Caliços

61.1km

04:01

740m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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9. Salt Ponds of Ria Formosa loop from Olhão

52.9km

03:40

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ria Formosa Natural Park Salt Flats – Gilão River 🌊 Tavira loop from Porta Nova

49.1km

03:29

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes at the Algarve

1. From Cabana de Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António — circular route

2. From Faro to Albufeira — Eurovelo 1

3. From Faro to Fuzeta — circular route

4. Tour of Vila da Luz — circular route

5. Circular route 17 — São Brás de Alportel (Serra do Caldeirão)

6. Circular Tour 27 — Serra de Monchique

7. Route of the Bravura Dam — circular route

8. Praia da Salema – Towards Raposeira loop from Caliços

9. Salt Ponds of Ria Formosa loop from Olhão

10. Ria Formosa Natural Park Salt Flats – Gilão River 🌊 Tavira loop from Porta Nova

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