Portugal

E-Bike Culinary Tour of Rural Algarve with Breakfast and Lunch

A unique opportunity to discover the most genuine side of the Algarve, cycling through the hills of Silves and enjoying breathtaking views

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Overview

This half-day tour begins with a warm welcome from the owner of Gato Preto de Silves, featuring fresh coffee, organic orange juice, homemade jams, and local pastries—starting the day in the sweetest way possible. After this, guests will hop on comfortable e-bikes and cycle through charming white-washed villages and the stunning landscapes of the “Barrocal,” the inland Algarve. Along the route, we’ll stop at a local artisanal fig factory, where guests can see how traditional Algarvian sweets made from dried figs, almonds, and carobs are crafted, and enjoy a tasting.The journey continues to a local bakery, where guests will learn first-hand how the famous “Bread with Chouriço” is prepared in a traditional wood-fired oven. Everyone will take home the freshest bread of the day, perfect for our upcoming lunch. Once everything is packed, we’ll head to a panoramic viewpoint to enjoy breathtaking views over the valley and rolling hills of Silves . On the return, we’ll uncover the hidden beauty of a serene lake. To cap off this memorable day, we’ll gather under a pergola of Bougainvillea to enjoy a mouth-watering Algarvian lunch and we'll toast with chilled drinks and local liquors.

Highlights

Breakfast in a Secret Garden

Breakfast in a Secret Garden

a secret garden where a local farmer will serve a delicious home-made breakfast prepared with its own fruits and produce from the farm

A gentle ride through white-washed villages

A gentle ride through white-washed villages

Thanks to our comfortable e-bikes, even the steepest hill will turn into a pleasant cycle

A pic-nic in a cork oaks forest

A pic-nic in a cork oaks forest

A gourmet picnic sorrounded by cork trees await us halfway on the track

Tickets

Adult - Private Group

FROM$112.76/pp

Adult in shared group of min 8 guests joining

FROM$118.40/pp

Solo Traveller

FROM$563.80/pp

Adult

FROM$146.59/pp

Children>13

FROM$100.36/pp

Reviews

Had a fantastic day out with Matteo! This is a hidden gem, off the well-trodden tourist path and a brilliant way to learn about rural Portuguese culture today.

Tripadvisor

This is a great way to see the less touristy side of the Algarve. Matteo is a great host, full of information and very helpful. We had a lovely breakfast in a secluded outdoor area in the country - bread, home made jams, fruit (the best plum I have ever tasted!), coffee, mint tea - superb. We also had a nice "rustic" lunch at a spectacular viewing point. Some of the scenery on the route is breathtaking. It was quite a long trip but the e-bikes made the journey easy. Thoroughly recommended.

Tripadvisor

We cannot recommend this experience enough, it has been the highlight of our week in the Algarve! Matteo was a fantastic host, the routes were quiet with great views, and picking up the picnic from local stores en route was a particular highlight! Breakfast was also amazing with persimmons we picked ourselves and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. Thank you Matteo!

Airbnb

Add Ons

Private Transfer- 2 ways

in a range of 30 km distance from Silves

PRICE$101.48/pp

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FAQs

Our bikes are electric assisted, meaning that pedaling is always required in order to move the bikes and get the boost from the battery.

There is no button or throattle you can press in order to move the bikes without pedalling.

I'll be waiting for you at the entrance of the B&B Gato Preto de Silves.

For the directions follow this link: https://goo.gl/maps/SJA7zuQ9NTxE8nys5

Yes, it is possible to book a private transfer from/to your hotel or holiday house. 

Pricing depends on the distance to the meeting point. After completing your reservation, please get in touch to get a quote.

No, this tour may be rescheduled in case of severe weather conditions (strong wind or rain). In case you can't partecipate on the new date, a full refund will be offered.

Yes, I did run the tour for families with children of 12 years old without any problems. What is very important is that the minimum height of 1.40 cm is reached. I do have electric byclces XS, but less than 1.40 cm is not advisable.


The total track lenght is about 45 km. Depending on weather conditions, we may opt for a shorter (40km) or longer (50km) if it's not too warm.

Anyway, the tour is absolutely fine for any fitness level, being electric assisted bikes really powerful and provided with long lasting batteries (more than 70km autonomy)

E-Bike Culinary Tour of Rural Algarve with Breakfast and Lunch

Portugal· 5 hours

FROM$100/pp