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Road Cycling Routes near Lagos

Discover the best road cycling routes near Lagos in Algarve, Portugal. We've curated 3 road cycling routes within riding distance of Lagos. The area offers hilly terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.

3 routes

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

Through the Serra and Back

105.9 km
Distance
1325 m
Elevation
hard
Difficulty

With sweeping views of the coast and climbs into the hills, this route gives you a bit of everything the Algarve has to offer. First up is the ride through Bensafrim and over the Serra de Espinhaço de Cão to reach the coast. Aljezur is your first chance for a coffee, or you can hold out until Monchique. After Aljezur, the road twists its way around Fóia with views that make the effort worth it. From Monchique, it’s mostly a steady descent all the way back to the coast.

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