Cycling in The Real Algarve

This dramatic area of the Algarve, is a wonderful secret, a far cry from the package tourist hotspots of the eastern Algarve region. Unspoiled wild coastlines take you on a trail back to a land that time has forgotten; pretty white villages intermingle with rich valleys and prett meadows. Cliff top views, forest tracks and fisherman's villages and a rich mix of vegetation lining the cycle routes make exploring by bike great fun. Temperatures here mean that winter is more akin to springtime in North America, and birdlife abounds with endemic and migratory species passing through from Africa and Northern europe.

Our new 6 night cycling holiday explores this little known region, where you'll cyclef rom the waterfront in the port of Sagres along empty, sun-kissed cycle tracks with stupendous sea views to the walled town of Lagos, full of interesting architecture. Country lanes lead through bird rich chestnut forest to Pedralva's hidden valley,where every house in the village is now a strikingly attractive hotel room. Next stop is Europe's most south westerly point at Cabo San Vicente - still a place of pilgrimage for many - before cycling back to Sagres for a ?nal dinner.