Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: Fat Bikes & Electric Bikes
Overview
Explore the Algarve with total freedom from our shop in Ferragudo.
This experience combines the comfort of an electric bike rental with the flexibility of ready-made self-guided routes on your smartphone. You can choose a relaxed ride through Ferragudo, a coastal route towards Carvoeiro Village and Algar Seco, a scenic ride to Alvor or Portimão, or a longer adventure towards Silves, Benagil or Praia da Marinha.
Before you leave, our team will help you choose the best route for your time, level and interests, and explain everything you need to know about the bike.
It is ideal for travellers who want to discover authentic Algarve landscapes, viewpoints, beaches, villages and riverside areas without joining a guided group.
Helmet, lock and phone holder are included.
What's Included
- Lock
- Tools and Pump (if requested for long rental periods)
- Helmet
- Elastic Rope for Bags
- Use of bicycle
- Phone Holder
- GPS routes for any smartphone
Meeting Location
R. Infante Dom Henrique 78
8400-230 Ferragudo, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover Ferragudo and the Algarve at your own pace with a full-day electric bike rental and ready-made self-guided routes on your smartphone.
Pick up your e-bike at our shop in Ferragudo, where our team will help you set up the bike, explain how everything works and suggest the best route for your time, level and interests.
Choose from electric city bikes, electric mountain bikes or fat tire e-bikes, depending on your riding style and the route you would like to explore.
Not sure where to go? You can follow a selection of self-guided routes on your phone, with options towards Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Portimão, Alvor, Silves, Benagil and other beautiful nearby areas.
Possible route highlights include:
* Ferragudo Vilage;
* São João do Arade Fort
* Ponta do Altar Lighthouse;
* Carvoeiro Village;
* Algar Seco;
* Carvoeiro cliffs;
* Silves Castle;
* Praia da Rocha;
* Alvor Village;
* João d'Aréns Cliffs;
* Benagil and Praia da Marinha area.
Our electric bikes are pedal-assist e-bikes, designed to make hills, longer distances and coastal roads easier and more enjoyable. The estimated range is around 40–60 km, depending on rider weight, route, wind, hills and assistance mode.
Your rental is valid for the full day, so you can ride at your own pace, stop for photos, visit viewpoints, enjoy a coffee, have lunch or take a beach break along the way. The bike must be returned before closing time.
Included with every rental:
✔️ Electric bike rental;
✔️ Helmet;
✔️ Bike lock;
✔️ Phone holder;
✔️ Self-guided route suggestions;
✔️ Short explanation before departure.
This is a self-guided rental, not a guided tour. You are free to explore independently at your own pace.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: Fat Bikes & Electric Bikes?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Lock.
- Tools and Pump (if requested for long rental periods).
- Helmet.
- Elastic Rope for Bags.
- Use of bicycle.
- Phone Holder.
- GPS routes for any smartphone.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: Fat Bikes & Electric Bikes is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: Fat Bikes & Electric Bikes will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lock
- Tools and Pump (if requested for long rental periods)
- Helmet
- Elastic Rope for Bags
- Use of bicycle
- Phone Holder
- GPS routes for any smartphone
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
