What to expect

Cycling with a view

Cycling with a view

Five days of fully guided cycling along picturesque paths

Portugal & Spain

Portugal & Spain

Explore these two fascinating countries on two wheels

Prime Location

Prime Location

Stay near the beautiful Monte Gordo beach

About this trip...

Join your fellow solo travellers on a group cycling holiday to discover the wonderful Eastern Algarve and Southern Spain on two wheels. Our week of fantastic cycling meanders along picturesque cycle tracks and lanes, taking in the stunning countryside and charming villages this delightful region has to offer. Grade: Easy to Medium
Activity Level: Activity Level Rating
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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Room for sole use
  • Half Board – breakfast & dinner daily in hotel
  • Drinks included with evening meals
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • 5 fully guided cycling days
  • Supercross bike Model Astro Fancy or Coluer Ascent wheel 26 size M /L brakes V-brake 21 speeds, Shimano, flat pedal & helmet
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here
  • Lunches
  • E-Bikes available to prebook in advance - approximately £120 per week.

Itinerary

  • Arrive In Portugal
  • Algarve: Santa Rita
  • Spain: Ayamonte And Isla Cristina
  • Algarve: Tavira Ecovia
  • Day At Leisure
  • Spain: Ayamonte & Isla Canela
  • Algarve: Castro Marim Nature Reserve
  • Departure Day

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Portugal

Day One: Arrive in Portugal

Arrive at Faro Airport and transfer to the the Hotel Baia de Monte Gordo
Day Two: Algarve: Santa Rita

Day Two: Algarve: Santa Rita

Our first day of cycling begins from our hotel. Our route takes us along quiet lanes which meander through the beautiful countryside to the typical Algarve village of Santa Rita. Here we take a break in the local café for lunch (at own cost). We then ride on quiet tarmac lanes and along the way cross a ford before the village of Fonte Salgada, if the water level allows. We continue along picturesque lanes to finish in the charming town of Tavira. The route takes us directly to the train station to catch the local train back to Monte Gordo along with our bicycles. 
 
Distance: 29km Ascent/descent: 100m
Day Three: Spain: Ayamonte & Isla Cristina

Day Three: Spain: Ayamonte & Isla Cristina

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and cycle on a designated cycleway to Vila Real S. Antonio, where the river Guadiana meets the sea. We’ll take our bikes across on the ferry to the Spanish town of Ayamonte. Next, we cycle east through the historic salt pans of Ayamonte. For centuries, these salt pans have produced salt and shellfish. Today, they also serve as a sanctuary for a diverse array of birdlife. We tour the bustling small town of Isla Cristina before returning to Ayamonte to catch the ferry back to Portugal. During the day, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch (at own cost) 

 
Distance: 41km Ascent/descent: minimal

Day Four: Algarve: Tavira Ecovia

Day Four: Algarve: Tavira Ecovia

Today we take a charming route, running along the coast and the Ria Formosa on the coastal ecovia. En route we visit the quintessential coastal village of Cacela Velha with its Moorish influenced architecture. We pass through Cabanas where cafés line the attractive waterfront. We finish again in Tavira, one of the most unspoilt towns in the Algarve. There will be time to stroll around & enjoy this lovely town.  Our route takes us to the train station where we can take the train back to Monte Gordo with our bicycles. During the day, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch (at own cost). 

 
Distance: 26km; Ascent/descent: minimal

Day Five: Day at Leisure

Day Five: Day at Leisure

Today can be enjoyed at our leisure, perhaps spent enjoying the hotel's facilities or enjoying the seaside resort of Monte Gordo.

Day Six: Spain: Ayamonte & Isla Canela

Day Six: Spain: Ayamonte & Isla Canela

Our route today takes us through pine woodland on quiet, well-surfaced tracks to Vila Real S. António. We’ll take our bikes across on the ferry to the Spanish town of Ayamonte. We then cycle south to the resort area of Isla Canela and the Isla Del Moral, a more local fishing village. We return to Ayamonte and board the ferry back to Portugal. During the day, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch (at own cost). 

 
Distance: 37km Ascent/descent: minimal

Day Seven: Algarve: Castro Marim Nature Reserve

Day Seven: Algarve: Castro Marim Nature Reserve

Our day of cycling is based around a local circuit centred on the local Nature Reserve. Along the way we visit the reserve's headquarters where we are given information on the banks of the river Guadiana and the salt works of Castro Marim around where an abundance of birds have made their home. We also visit the attractive and historic small town of Castro Marim, dominated by its ancient castle and more recent fortifications guarding the river, and giving great views over the surrounding countryside. During the day, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch (at own cost). 

 
Distance: 27km Ascent/descent: minimal

Day Eight: Departure Day

Day Eight: Departure Day

After breakfast, we enjoy some free time to do any last minute local shopping and sightseeing before heading to the airport for our flight home.

Accommodation

Hotel Baia de Monte Gordo Three-star

Our cosy, friendly, hotel is located near the beach and within reach of the resorts bars and restaurants, an ideal base for our week of Solos walking.

Facilities include

Facilities include restaurant, bar, small rooftop swimming pool, lounge area, Wi-Fi

Room includes

Our rooms have ensuite bathroom, desk, flat screen satellite  TV, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and balcony  

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
11 May 2025 18 May 2025 7 £1749.00 Book regional flights online
2 Nov 2025 9 Nov 2025 7 £1639.00 Please call for regional flights

Frequently asked questions

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Faro Airport to the hotel is approximately 60 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Cycling Schedule
Graded Easy to Medium
  • ALGARVE: SANTA RITA Distance: 29km  Ascent/descent: 100m
  • SPAIN: AYAMONTE AND ISLA CRISTINA Distance: 41km Ascent/descent: minimal
  • ALGARVE: TAVIRA ECOVIA Distance: 26km Ascent/descent: minimal
  • SPAIN: AYAMONTE & ISLA CANELA Distance: 37km Ascent/descent: minimal
  • ALGARVE: CASTRO MARIM NATURE RESERVE Distance: 27km Ascent/descent: minimal
Supercross bike Model Astro Fancy or Coluer Ascent wheel 26 size M /L brakes V-brake 21 speeds, Shimano, flat pedal E-Bikes available to prebook in advance - approximately £120 per week.
What to Wear
It is of paramount importance that you have the correct attire when cycling for enjoyment, comfort and safety. It is essential to wear padded cycling shorts/trousers that are comfortable. We strongly recommend wearing a suitable cycling helmet on your tour. We recommend bringing your own helmet for comfort and safety however, helmets will be available with the bike hire. We also highly recommend taking and wearing cycling/biking short or long gloves. You will also need to bring a small adapted rucksack suitable for bike riding to keep all your essentials such a food, drink, first-aid kit, clothing etc Whilst we would hope for good weather during your holiday, it is of course impossible to guarantee this. We would therefore recommend you travel with clothing suitable for all conditions, and suggest you use the following checklist as a guideline of what to take:
  • Cycling shorts/trousers with padded seat – to wear under your cycling clothes – definitely worth investing in a pair or two if you haven’t any already.
  • Shorts to go on top of cycling shorts. For cooler climates or early/late in the season, you may want to consider packing three-quarter length shorts or tights/leggings.
  • Waterproofs – light-weight fold-able jacket and trousers to fit in your small rucksack
  • Comfortable trainers/footwear for cycling
  • Cycling jersey or similar (insulated for warmth for cooler climates or early/late in the season)
  • Base layer/breathable tops
  • Mid layer (Fleece)
  • Helmet - essential (we recommend to take your own for comfort and safety)
  • Gloves (short or long finger)
  • Lightweight drinking bottle
  • Sunglasses – bright sunlight can impair your vision when riding, we recommend to bring a pair that fit comfortable and not fall off as you ride.
  • Basic first-aid kit - It’s useful to have a basic first-aid kit in your small rucksack as you cycle. Cuts or scrapes can occasionally happen so make sure it includes a set of plasters, together with painkillers, bandages and any essential medication you may need.
  • Sunscreen and lip-balm
  • Casual clothes and comfortable shoes for when not cycling
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €15.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. 
 
For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % add on.

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