Christmas & New Year Tours & Trips in Algarve

Cycle 290 km across the Algarve on this self-guided bike tour from the Spanish border to Cabo de São Vicente, Europe's southwesternmost point. You'll pedal through cork oak forests and eucalyptus groves in the Serra hills, passing Barranco do Velho and São Bartolomeu de Messines along the way.

Cycle 290 km across Portugal's Algarve during the festive season, starting from the Spanish border and finishing at Cabo de São Vicente, Europe's most southwestern point. You'll pedal through the misty peaks of Serra de Monchique, then drop down to Lagos where golden cliffs meet the ocean along Costa d'Oiro.

Celebrate the festive season hiking Portugal's Via Algarviana trail from the spring-fed village of Alte through olive groves to historic Silves, where you'll check out the ancient fortress and Gothic cathedral. Walk the Rota Vicentina fishermen's path from Luz to Salema along rugged Atlantic cliffs and stop at the famous Ponta da Piedade viewpoint with its golden rock formations.

Cycle 67 kilometers along the Guadiana River and through the Ria Formosa nature reserve on this 5-day self-guided gravel bike trip. You'll pedal past the golden cliffs of Ponta da Piedade and ride through salt pans and mussel fields, then tackle challenging routes with 1,210 meters of ascent from Portimão to Sagres. The route takes you to the imposing Cabo de São Vicente lighthouse standing 60 meters above the Atlantic and along the dramatic Praia da Rocha coastline. Stay in 3-star and 4-star Portuguese guesthouses, visit the legendary Portuguese Maritime School site at Sagres, and try fresh oysters from the Algarve's largest farm near Rio Alvor estuary. The trip ends at historic Cacela Velha and suits ages 16-80.

This self-guided cycling trip covers 159 km over 3 stages, starting from the fishing port of Olhão and finishing in the historic fortress town of Lagos. The route goes through the Ria Formosa nature reserve, where you'll see flamingos and avocets gliding across lagoon waters. You'll pedal past Vilamoura's marina and through Armação de Pêra's whitewashed fishing village before reaching the cliffs of Carvoeiro. Accommodations include 4-star and 3-star Portuguese guesthouses with breakfasts included. There's time to walk through Faro's narrow streets and visit the cathedral during this December cycling trip.

Spend the festive season cycling around the UNESCO-protected Ria Formosa lagoon, checking out the fishing village of Fuseta and historic Tavira with its Roman bridge. You'll stay 7 nights at the 5-star Hotel Real Marina in Olhão, with spa access and daily breakfasts between self-guided bike rides through the countryside around São Miguel mountain, baroque Estoi Palace, and the exclusive Quinta do Lago area in the Golden Triangle, plus cork oak forests and authentic villages like São Brás de Alportel.