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The Best Road Cycling Routes in Algarve

Discover the best road cycling routes in Algarve, Portugal. Our curated collection includes 13 handpicked road cycling routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers hilly terrain, ideal for riders who enjoy rolling landscapes and varied terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way. Browse the cycling routes map below to find your next ride, or use the filters to narrow by distance, elevation, and difficulty.

13 routes

Silves - Salir loop

107.5 km
Distance
1201 m
Elevation
hard
Difficulty

Over the Barrocal and back

148.0 km
Distance
2224 m
Elevation
hard
Difficulty

Algarve Grandfondo

84.2 km
Distance
1141 m
Elevation
moderate
Difficulty

Tavira uplands

125.2 km
Distance
1833 m
Elevation
hard
Difficulty

The constant ups and downs in the Tavira uplands bring to mind the classic spring races, with their punchy, short climbs that just keep coming.

Lagos Coffee Ride

51.1 km
Distance
455 m
Elevation
easy
Difficulty

Nice short loop starting from Lagos, providing coastal views and hilly terrain but never too steep. Perfect for an easy day out or coffee ride.

Portimão Coffee Ride

64.1 km
Distance
419 m
Elevation
moderate
Difficulty

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