Welcome to algarve cycle routes
ALGARVE SW, CYCLING HOLIDAYS
based at Portimao & Praia do Rocha, Praia do Vau.
21 Cycle routes, starting in the above area, mostly on virtually traffic free, good country roads. Rides to suit all cyclists from easy pedlars to cycling enthusiasts. Routes vary in length and from flattish, to undulating, to hilly terrain. Three illustrated route cards and map available from: from P.Ward, (route designer) Tel' 0 1772 723 318, e,mail pete.ward@hotmail.co.uk
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION: based at Portimao - Praia da Rocha & Praia do Vau
JARDIM do VAU – beach resort. Welcomes cyclists. Holiday apartments. Tel. 00351 282 430 500
Fax. 00351 282 401 915. e'mail jardimdovau@mail.telepac.pt or, enquire in UK via : ALGARVE SELECT – 0800 716 136. www.algarveselect.com
Other ‘off peak' holiday accommodation probably available:-
ESTERELA do VAU - holiday Apartments.
Tel. 00351 282 401 160. Fax. 00351 282 414 573
e'mail esterela.vau@clix.pt www.turimhotels.com
CLUBE PRAIA DA ROCHA - Holiday apartments.
Tel. 00351 282 417 745.
HOTEL ALGARVE CASINO
Tel. 00351 282 402 000. Fax. 00351 282 402 099
e'mail hotelalgarve@solverde.pt www.solverde.pt
HOTEL JUPITER
Tel. 00351 282 415 041. Fax. 00351 282 415 319
PORTIMAO TOURIST INFROMATION
Camera Municipal (Town Hall) Tel 00351 282 470 717. e'mail turismo@epxoarade.pt www.visitalgarve.pt
Car hire from Faro Airport
One-way hire, for one or more days, leave in Praia Da Rocha – reverse on return.
AUTO RENTFaro Airport - 00351 289 818 580. Fax 289 818 586.
Online Booking Instructions
Go to: www.autorent.pt and click in 'Booking Form', when you get to: 'Partner Code*', please use the code: NET25
Praia da Rocha - 00351 282 417 171
Return car - Praia da Rocha, Avenda Tomas (road along beach cliff top, central row of shops)
Note: Ask about flexible loan periods available, off peak, depending on demand
www.arguscarhire.com Faro Airport – desk in Arrivals Hall. Return car - Hotel Jupiter, Loja 6, Praia da Rocha
Bicycle hire - SW Algarve
SW Algarve bicycle hire ‘MOTORENT’ in Praia da Rocha, Logos. Carvoeiro,
A wide range of bicycles are available. These include lightweight alloy road bikes with, if required, carbon forks.
Note: Best to order size, type, and pedal type ( SPD Look) etc, 14 days, or so, before required.
Or, often better, to take your own pedals and saddle, if so let them know.
Enquire about ‘Out of season’ discount of 10% available to cyclists who have Peter Ward’s Algarve Cycle Route Cards, or are staying at Algarve Select accommodation.
Motorent, shop 1, block 8. (behind Jupiter Hotel), Estrada Da Rocha, Praia da Rocha.
Tel. 00351 282 416 998. Fax 282 483 495. e’mail – info@motorent.pt. website www.motorent.pt
Recent Updates
Shorts & ripe oranges in Winter - great!
Famous coast Praia da Rocha
Long climbs to St. Marcos Serra
Good for individuals or for groups
Algarve Select - Tailor made holidays
Algarve S.W. - Cycle Route Cards
CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact us for more information, or to get in touch with Peter.
P. Ward,
8 Lappet Grove,
Preston . PR4 ODF.
Tel' 0 1772 723318.
pete.ward@hotmail.co.uk
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