Star-studded peloton for the 52nd Volta ao Algarve

The 52nd Volta ao Algarve, taking place from February 18 to 22, will once again feature a world-class peloton, confirming the race’s status as one of the most prestigious events on the ProSeries calendar. With 24 teams confirmed, the peloton will be led by 12 WorldTeams, bringing some of the world’s best cyclists to the roads of the Algarve. The … Read More

Alte’s “Estendal da Volta” Returns for the 2026 Volta ao Algarve

In the heart of the Serra do Caldeirão, amid carob trees, waterfalls, and whitewashed houses with traditional ornate chimneys, the small village of Alte reaffirms its status as one of the most charismatic spots of the Volta ao Algarve. In 2026, the tradition continues with the return of the Estendal da Volta (the “Jersey Line”), featuring three passes of the … Read More

Volta ao Algarve promotes the region at FITUR

The Volta ao Algarve once again made its mark at FITUR – the International Tourism Trade Fair, which concludes this Sunday in Madrid – reinforcing the race’s position as one of the Algarve’s key anchor events and a powerful tool for promoting the region nationally and internationally. As in 2025, the Portuguese Cycling Federation was invited by Turismo do Algarve … Read More

52nd Volta ao Algarve presented with renewed route and many sporting innovations

The 52nd Volta ao Algarve was officially presented this Tuesday at the headquarters of the Algarve Tourism Region in Faro, during a press conference attended by the main partners and sponsors of the only Portuguese stage race integrated into the ProSeries circuit. The organization revealed the complete route for the 2026 edition and confirmed the presence of several of the … Read More

UAE Team Emirates-XRG is the first confirmed team for the 2026 Volta ao Algarve

The best team in the world in 2025 will return to the Algarve roads from 18 to 22 February for the 52nd edition of the Volta ao Algarve. The most Portuguese team in the international peloton is expected to include four Portuguese riders. The first confirmed team for next year’s edition could not be better. UAE Team Emirates-XRG dominated 2025 … Read More

Volta ao Algarve 2025 Generates Record Impact of €36.5 Million

The 51st edition of the Volta ao Algarve, held from 19 to 23 February 2025, generated a global impact of €36.5 million — the highest value ever recorded by the race. These findings come from the Impact Study conducted by the University of the Algarve and Cision, which assessed the event’s economic, tourism, media, and digital dimensions. According to the … Read More

Vingegaard shines in Malhão and wins the Volta ao Algarve

Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) is the new Volta ao Algarve champion. The Danish cyclist chose the south of Portugal to start the season, in an unprecedented appearance in the race, and leaves the Algarve with a smile on his face and good feelings in his legs. In an exciting – and never-before-seen – time trial finishing … Read More

Volta ao Algarve all around the world

The images of the Volta ao Algarve have once again reached the four corners of the world. RTP and Eurosport, partners of the Portuguese Cycling Federation, were responsible for broadcasting the entire race. Produced by Medialuso, part of the Mediapro group, the 51st Volta ao Algarve was broadcast for two hours a day. The numbers: 32 people 10 cameras 1 … Read More