Notícias

The heart of Vila Real de Santo António came alive this morning to watch the official start of the 52nd edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling race, in an opening stage rarely seen in recent years.   The city had not hosted the first stage of the Algarve race for some time, but it was once again the scene … Read More

The 52nd edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling race hits the road this Wednesday, with a different start: Vila Real de Santo António will once again host the inaugural stage of the Algarve race, on a 183.5-kilometer route that will take cyclists to Tavira. The caravan will gather at Praça Marquês de Pombal on a day that promises to … Read More

The Volta ao Algarve returns to the region’s roads this Wednesday, in the 52nd edition of a race that has brought together some of the greatest specialists in the sport in recent years — spoiler alert: this year is no exception.   Vila Real de Santo António makes its debut as the host city for the official start, in a first stage of 183.5 kilometers, which ends in Tavira. In between, however, there is more news.   Golden kilometer to increase the spectacle For the first … Read More

The pedals aren’t turning yet, but it’s fair to say that the 52nd Volta ao Algarve cycling race has already started. On Tuesday, the Salão Nobre of Albufeira Town Council hosted the press conference to launch the race, attended by three of the protagonists: João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates XRG), Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek), and Afonso Silva (Team Tavira / Crédito … Read More

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

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

After a memorable 2025 season, João Almeida begins 2026 with renewed ambition and a clear objective: to fight for overall victory at the Volta ao Algarve. The Portuguese rider from UAE Emirates-XRG said this Monday, in the Algarve, that winning the race “would be an honour”, stressing that he will do everything possible to achieve that goal. Speaking at a … Read More

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

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

In 2026, the Volta ao Algarve will start in Vila Real de Santo António, embarking on a five-stage journey that includes an individual time trial and concludes at the Alto do Malhão in Loulé. The race starts in Vila Real de Santo António on 18 February, a new feature compared to recent editions, with a stage that will end in … Read More