Roundtrip Algarve Armacao de Pera Alte Pena Loule
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Last edit: 26-09-2025
Route Summary The Algarve is popular in both summer and winter because of its beautiful climate, making it ideal for motorcycle holidays and easy to combine with driving in Andalusia, Spain.
In this area you have beautiful roads through a beautiful landscape, from hilly green to rugged rocks, beautiful coastal roads and narrow mountain roads with authentic villages.
For the Adventure Bikers there is also plenty of beauty to enjoy.
There are plenty of accommodation options, including campsites, B&Bs, holiday cottages, hotels, and holiday parks, so there's something for everyone.
This is a beautiful and not too long route through the Algarve and there are some beautiful parks you can visit. I rate this route with 4**** stars.
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7h 30m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
166.85 km
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RouteXpert Review This is a great base for trips in the Algarve. You can drive to Portugal yourself or have your motorcycle transported. If you don't have one, there are two nearby businesses that rent motorcycles and quads. Links are included in the review.
We leave the campsite and drive quietly north out of town on a narrow road through a beautiful green area dotted with small villages. From São Bartolomeu de Messines, we head east.
The roads are reasonable to good, and along the way you can enjoy the beautiful Algarve landscape. You'll occasionally pass a typical Portuguese house, farmhouse, or village. In the villages, it's a good idea to stop for a drink at one of the local cafes. Often, there are also old buildings worth exploring in the town center.
Just before Montel Ruivo, we turn south again. This narrow road winds through a beautiful landscape with many trees and greenery. We descend to Alté, where we stop for a drink and, if there's time, to stretch our legs in the village.
From Alté, it's only 9 km to Rocha da Pena, a national park offering beautiful hikes. At the summit, you'll have stunning views.
We drive around the Rocha da Pena on a beautiful winding road via Salir to Fonte Benemola National Park. Fonte de Benemola is a natural spring that continues to flow even in the hottest and driest weather in the Algarve, and this beautiful spot still boasts lush vegetation along the riverbanks when the rest of the landscape is brown and dry.
The site was designated for conservation in 1991, and the well-trodden circular walk around the reserve is easy to follow and not too strenuous, if you take time to take photos. The walk takes about an hour and a half.
Via São Brás de Alportel we drive to Loulé, this is a very beautiful town with a lot to see and also ideal for planning lunch.
After lunch we drive back to the campsite via the back roads.
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In this area you have beautiful roads through a beautiful landscape, from hilly green to rugged rocks, beautiful coastal roads and narrow mountain roads with authentic villages. For the off roaders, there is also plenty of beauty to enjoy.
Accommodation options are plentiful; campsites, B&B, holiday homes, hotels and holiday parks so there is something for everyone.
Have fun reading and planning your next motorcycle vacation.
If you have driven these routes I would like to hear your feedback.
The Algarve is popular in both summer and winter because of the beautiful climate, so it is also ideal for motorcycle holidays and easy to combine with driving in Andalusia Spain. This collection describes five tours that start in the beautiful tourist fishing town of Armação de Pêra, about 50 km from Faro.
In this area you have beautiful roads through a beautiful landscape, from hilly green to rugged rocks, beautiful coastal roads and narrow mountain roads with authentic villages. For the off roaders, there is also plenty of beauty to enjoy.
Accommodation options are plentiful; campsites, B&B, holiday homes, hotels and holiday parks so there is something for everyone.
Have fun reading and planning your next motorcycle vacation.
If you have driven these routes I would like to hear your feedback.
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