EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast Route

Portugal

From East to West, EuroVelo 1 crosses the Algarve in its entirety, from the Spanish border to Sagres; following over 200 kilometres of coastline! EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route in Portugal has something to suit everybody; from sheltered dunes to rocky coves; from tiny bays to vast stretches of open sandy beach; from shallow lagoons to the wild crashing surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Algarve also offers the perfect climate to complement its spectacular shoreline.

Countries

Legend

Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

Portuguese Federation of Cycle Tourism and Bicycle Users (FPCUB)

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

FPCUB aims to protect the environment by promoting the bicycle as a sustainable means of mobility (as well as protecting the security of its users). It also seeks to develop the practice of ecological cycling for leisure, fitness and tourism, including the EuroVelo routes, by promoting it both nationally and internationally. Founded in September 1987, FPCUB is a NGO working at a national level and it is a member of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF).

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EuroVelo Portugal

This website contains all the information you'll need on the EuroVelo 1 route in Portugal: divided in sections with an accurate description of the route, information on public transport, signposting along the route, information on the highway code, gps tracks and bike rental facilities.

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visitalgarve.pt

Promotional website from the Algarve Tourism Board dedicated to the tourism offer in Algarve.

+351 289 800 400
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