Cycling the Algarve's Rota Vicentina

Cycling the Algarve's Rota Vicentina

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Cycling the Algarve's Rota Vicentina

8 Days Starting in Setubal and ending in Vila do Bispo

Visiting: Setúbal Municipality, Santo André, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Rogil, Vila do Bispo, Sagres

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

C07RV

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Low, Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

18 to 99

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing, Swimming

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Tour Overview

From the Alentejo region to Cabo de Sao Vicente which marks the most south-westerly point of Europe, follow the 'Rota Vicentina Historical Way' by longing rugged coastline with amazing views over cliffs and large sandy beaches. Stop and relax in quaint peaceful fishing villages to taste the rich local cuisine that serves the best the sea has.This ride leads you through a natural reserve and the 'Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park'. Longing the ocean, you can fully enjoy the landscape and appreciate the surprises nature has to offer, such as wild flowers, bird watching. Admire breath-taking view and relax on one of the unspoilt beach or inlet.End your trip in the Algarve region, along beautiful coastlines enjoying a mix of golden sandy beaches and rugged cliff tops, and pass through pretty villages, some of which seem unaffected by the outside world.

Highlights

  • Cycle the most beautiful and well-preserved coast of Europe (Natural Park)

  • Follow the cycling path Rota Vicentina from Setubal to the Cape Sao Vicente

  • Wonderful peaceful beaches, quaint fishermen's villages and delicious regional cuisine and seafood

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Setubal
Location: Setúbal Municipality
Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer from Lisbon airport to your hotel. Located on the Sado river bank,

explore Setubal and wander in the town centre to the convent and the fort

where you can enjoy fantastic views over the city and the river.

Day 2 : Setubal - Santo Andre
Location: Setúbal Municipality, Santo André
Meals Included: Breakfast

Start with a ferry crossing through the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve. Enjoy

bird watching during this short journey. This reserve is a protected area for

many species such as storks. The most friendly local inhabitants and symbol

of the Nature Reserve are the dolphins. It's rare to find them in Europe,

freely swimming in their natural habitat, but here is an important colony.

Then, cycle through rice fields and along beaches. Right by Santo Andre

Lagoon, and part of a Nature Reserve, the Costa de Santo Andre Beach is a

long stretch of sand with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the calm waters

of the lagoon on the other. Surrounded by golden dunes, this beach with its

challenging waters is very popular among surfers.

Day 3 : Santo Andre - Vila Nova De Milfontes
Location: Vila Nova de Milfontes
Meals Included: Breakfast

Ride through quaint villages until Sao Torpes Beach very popular for surfing.

Continue your ride on the coastline before reaching Porto Covo, a picturesque

fishermen's village which is a mix of whitewashed cottages, cobbled streets

and pretty squares perched on the low cliff tops of the Alentejo coast. In

the village, all roads lead to the little fishing harbour which clings to the

side of a deep natural inlet. Then arrive in Vila Nova de Milfontes located

on the Mira river banks and offers large beaches on the coastline and is

surrounded by unspoilt rural countryside.

Day 4 : Vila Nova De Milfontes - Rogil
Location: Vila Nova de Milfontes, Rogil
Meals Included: Breakfast

Follow the 'Rota Vicentina Historical Way' punctuated with many highlights

such as Almograve, a quaint village. Almograve Beach with red cliffs and

dunes is one of the most beautiful beaches along this rocky coastline and is

part of the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park. Continue to

Sardao Cape a natural and unspoilt site offering stunning views; Then, ride

to Zambujeira do Mar, a quaint fishing village. This place offers an

excellent view over the beach, and is a small and very peaceful village. The

beautiful beaches are one of the main attractions as its natural environment

is one of the best preserved of this region.

Day 5 : At Rogil
Location: Rogil
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today’s ride will lead you through the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina.

Follow the rugged coastline to Odeceixe village which is very popular for its

beach and surfing spot.

Day 6 : Rogil - Vila Do Bispo
Location: Rogil, Vila do Bispo
Meals Included: No Meals

Cycle along several beaches that will mesmerize your memory such as the beach

of Amoreira and Amado. Enjoy breath-taking views over the cliffs protecting

long sandy beaches. You´ll arrive in Vila do Bispo, a peaceful village with

its narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Discover virgin beaches, a rich

culture and wonderful seafood.

Day 7 : Vila Do Bispo - Sagres - Vila Do Bispo
Location: Vila do Bispo, Sagres, Vila do Bispo
Meals Included: Breakfast

Ride to Cordoama beach overlooked by cliffs. Surrounded by foaming Atlantic

waves, Cabo de Sao Vicente marks the most south-westerly point of Europe. The

path to the edge of the continent should prove to be one of the highlights of

your week! You are spoilt with amazing coastal scenery on this wild and

unpopulated route that follows sandy paths and gorse-strewn meadows to the

very edge of the Iberian Peninsula. At the Cape there is a lighthouse, museum

and small bar, offering wonderful photo opportunities.

Day 8 : Leave Vila Do Bispo
Location: Vila do Bispo
Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer from your hotel to Faro airport.

What's Included

  • Meals
    7 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Visas or vaccinations

Food

Taste the delicious regional cuisine, seafood, fresh fish and the appetising
dishes. In the Alentejo, a meal starts with a variety of appetizers. Cured
ham, or Presunto de Barrancos, are local delicacies, and goat and sheep
cheeses usually accompany thin slices of cured ham. Olives, whether black or
green, harvested from olive groves throughout the Alentejo are a staple.Other
Alentejo specialties include roasted peppers, bread stews and octopus salad
flavoured with onion and peppers seasoned in olive oil. On the fish side,
there is rich fish stew, fresh crab, grilled fish and octopus.Good quality
meat is also on the menu, beef and pork are of a high quality and lamb in
season is superb. Vegetables are plentiful and with big harvests of almonds
and oranges, fruits are in good supply alongside another local vegetable,
the sweet potato.The Algarve’s other surprise is the quality of cheese;
from mild to strong using cow, goat or sheep milk there is a great range of
cheeses for all tastes, Queijo de Cabra do Algarve, is a particular
favourite.

Accommodation

Your accommodation reflects the best of Portuguese hospitality, you will stay in a mix of 2 star, 3-star and 4 star hotels offering amazing views of the Mira river bay, the Atlantic and Furnas Beach, officially one of Portugal's Seven Wonders. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no specific health risks.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    No visa required for British passport holders.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

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Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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19-Aug-2023

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I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

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Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

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07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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