Cycling day trip from Faro to Tavira

This ride takes you from bustling Faro to the picturesque town of Tavira, winding through 41 km of southern Portugal’s sun-soaked Algarve. Starting in Faro—famous for its charming old town and those scenic cobblestone streets—you’ll quickly swap city vibes for quiet country roads and the occasional sleepy track. With only a few gentle ups and downs (totaling just under 300 m of ascent and descent), it’s a pretty manageable trip with some lovely coastal views if you keep an eye out!

Expect a mix of surfaces: some sections are paved, but there’s a good chunk of unpaved and gravelly stretches, so wider tires are your friend. The route keeps you off the busier roads most of the way; actually, over half the ride is along quiet roads, perfect for soaking in those olive groves and little whitewashed villages.

At the end, Tavira will charm you with its historic Roman bridge and riverside cafés—perfect for a celebratory coffee. All in all, a very Algarvean adventure, with lots of peaceful scenery and plenty of real Portugal along the way!