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Portugal Motorcycling Holiday - A Guided Motorcycle Tour

Algarve, Portugal

5 star hotel dinner, bed and breakfast

An outstanding 5 day, 4 night break with 3-4 days riding for those who want to escape the worst of the British winter and get some riding in the Portuguese sun.
On this guided tour you will ride some of the best motorcycle routes starting from Algarve
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The weather in the Algarve region of Portugal is mild in mid-winter, this tour visits in February when the average daily temperatures around 13 cent. (55 far), high's reaching 20 degrees and lows highly unlikely to be below 7 cent and that will be overnight. Rain is generally light with about 25mm spread over around 5 days of the whole month. This climate and the quiet roads makes it ideal for winter riding.

Participants are recommended to fly into Faro from where bikes will be waiting for us at the airport. We pack the panniers, leave our cases in storage and make our way to the 5 star hotel; either the beach front Crowne Plaza in Vilamoura or the equally nice Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, either way the accommodation is half board for all the four nights of of the tour. From this base we shall tour the Algarve, the southern most part of Portugal.

As many riders will not have ridden over the winter and there are only about 6 hours of sunlight in February daily distances are generally lower than we typically ride. The maximum time in the saddle will be under 5 hours. We usually ride 45 to 90 minutes between each stop. The roads we have lined up offer a broad range from tight twistys to long straights but all provide interesting places to stop, great views and being off season relatively traffic free roads.

We have routes planned for the next three days and on the final day you can do your own thing, laze around, play golf or carry on riding and late that afternoon we ride back to Faro Airport, return the bikes, collect and pack our cases then fly home.

You have the bike all 5 days but only pay rental for 3 days!

Look at this itinerary and discover some of the most interesting motorcycle routes in portugal

Vilamoura relaxing

Hotel Crowne Plaza VilamouraThis is intended as a relaxing day. Flights arrive at differing times and not all will fly into Faro so we need to allow time for all participants to gather. Those who arrive first can go off exploring the town or taking a ride into the surrounding countryside.

Vilamoura and neighbouring Quateira are interesting towns with lovely sandy beaches. Quateira has an old harbour and Vilamoura a relatively new marina. These are very much beachfront holiday resorts and you will find many of the stores closed during January and February but there will still be enough open to address most needs.

Both the Hilton and the Crowne Plaza are 5 star hotels and have excellent facilities including indoor swimming pool and those who simply wish to unwind with a drink will find the surroundings most comfortable. The Hilton is located in a golf course whilst the Crowne Plaza is beach front so each will appeal to a different group of clients.

The evening meal is a buffet and it always offers a wide variety so there will be something to suit every pallet.

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Vilamoura, Silves circuit 260km (160 miles) circa 5 1/2 hours riding.

Silves CastleDeparting the Vilamoura hotel heading east to Olhau a charming fishing port then on to Fuseta which sits behind a low barrier island and continuing we reach Taveria, a small town with over 30 churches! We take a coffee break in Taveria before turning north west passing Pego do Inferno, a small waterfall and lake, then through Santa Catarina, Sao Bras de Alportel, Querencia and Bartolomeu de Messines all towns unaffected by tourism to reach waters at Pergo Escuro where we take a brief stop before reaching Sao Marcos da Serra. Those of a religious persuasion will be interested to note that there have been several apparitions of the Virgin Mary in and around the town. Sao Marcos da Serra nestles between two mountain ranges and so most of the properties are huddled together on the steep slopes around the town centre. We take a break here for lunch.

The next leg of this route takes us east to the waterfall at Barbatole before heading to the south. Along the road you will note large chunks of bark stripped from the trees around this countryside. This is for cork production. The route brings us to Silves where we take a look at the ancient castle. There has been a fortress here since Lusitanian times. The Romans then occupied the site and later Umayyad Caliphate before being conquered by the Moors. Much of what you see today dates from the Moorish occupation during the 12th and 13th century. We take our afternoon break in Silves then make our way back to the hotel in Vilamoura.

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vilamoura Salir circuit 170km (110 miles) about 4 hours riding

Loule Municipal MarketThis will be a leisurely day with some lovely towns and villages and roads with gentle curves. We begin this journey with a run around some streets to the east of Vilamoura and Quateira to familiarise the group with the surroundings before we head away from the coast to Loule to visit the castle and the Market. The Castle is of Roman origin although the oldest parts of what can be seen today date from the early 1400’s and it is a protected building. The market is an interesting mix of Arabian and Art Nouveau styles and is over a century old. It won the Prize Turismo de Portugal in 2007 and within you will find a diverse range of goods and produce.

Following our stop in Loule we head north towards Beja taking a somewhat circuitous route to Salir a small town with pretty church, ruined castle and a water tower that commands great views across the surrounding country. We shall take a lunch break in Salir before continuing our journey.

After lunch we take another loop up into the hills passing through mainly farmland. Travelling the backroads the road surface can be a little irregular, broken at times and with the occassional pot hole but they are fun to ride and lead us to Alte a village on a steep hill with another of those pretty white washed churches and houses. Alte is renowned as one of the most typical and unspoilt villages in the Algarve region and features fresh water springs.

We complete the journey returning to our hotel in Vilamoura. As we descend back towards the coast you will no doubt see vendors at the road side selling fresh oranges. If you have not already tried the produce you should stop and buy one because they are absolutely delicious!

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Vilamoura Martinlongo circuit - 215km (135 miles) circt 5 hours riding

Looking down on Mertola from the CastleWe follow the coast past Faro and on towards the Spanish border making a brief stop at Fabrica before heading north onto twisty mountain roads and past a few resevoirs on our way to Martinlingo where we break for lunch. The village is a fine example of the old Algarve, filled with charisma and beauty and a sharp contract to the tourist beaches we passed earlier in the day.

Our return journey brings us back towards Loule but on the back roads passing through farmland where the roads varies from great twistys to long straights. We circumnavigate Loule and return to the hotel.

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Route Variation

Please note that maps are indicative because it is not always possible to enter all the waypoints and on the day of departure as we need to review our routes based upon the latest traffic and weather information available making changes as and when necessary.

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Motorcycles For Rent in Algarve, Portugal, Available on this Tour

Most motorcycles available for hire are obtained directly from local mainstream dealers and are subject to change especially if the tour listed was last run in previous years. We can source others to ensure most riders needs are accommodated. However, apart from our own fleet we do not have exclusive access to third party rental motorbikes and so models, availability and prices must be confirmed. Prices and terms are set by the dealers who supply the machines and they are liable to update them regularly.

BMW G310GS Rent BMW G310GS

BMW's budget priced entry level adventure bike. 313cc, 34BHP, 175KG. Ideal for those with a restricted license.

Restrictions: Minimum 21 years old. 1 years old "A/A2" Driving License.

Daily Hire: Euro €68

BMW F700GS / F750GS Rent BMW F700GS / F750GS

Entry level Adventure style bike with 75HP 798cc engine

Restrictions: Minimum 25 years old. 3 years exp an appropriate Driving License

Daily Hire: Euro €99

BMW RNineT Rent BMW RNineT

The BMW R Nine T Scrambler has 110HP and is a great looking lightweight alternative to the large GS models.

Restrictions: Minimum 28 years old. 3 years exp an appropriate Driving License

Daily Hire: Euro €116

BMW R1300GS / R1250GS Rent BMW R1300GS / R1250GS

There is no better Enduro bike. BMW created this class with the R 80 GS over 30 years ago and it's gone from strength to strength ever since.

Restrictions: Minimum 28 years old. 3 years exp an appropriate Driving License

Daily Hire: Euro €147

BMW R1200RT / R1250RT Rent BMW R1200RT / R1250RT

The most accomplished touring motorcycle for many years and it remains the bike of choice for long distance touring.

Restrictions: Minimum 28 years old. 3 years exp an appropriate Driving License

Daily Hire: Euro €147

Other makes and models of motorcycle may be available for hire on special request, so, if you have a preferred ride just ask and we shall see what can be arranged.

Further details

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