Volta ao Algarve 2026

Volta ao Algarve 2026The 52nd edition of the Volta ao Algarve starts on Wednesday 18 February and finishes on Sunday 22 February. The route of the five-day race includes two sprint opportunities, two uphill finishes, and one individual time trial.

Read about the route of the Volta ao Algarve, and check out the start list.

Jonas Vingegaard won last year’s edition ahead of João Almeida and Laurens De Plus rounded out the podium.

Volta ao Algarve 2026 stages:

date start – finish km type results winner leader
1 18-2 Vila Real de Santo António – Tavira 185.6 hills
2 19-2 Portimão – Alto da Fóia 157.1 mountains
3 20-2 Vilamoura – Vilamoura 19.5 ITT
4 21-2 Albufeira – Lagos 182.1
5 22-2 Faro – Alto do Malhão 153.1 mountains

Volta ao Algarve 2026



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Volta ao Algarve 2026: Route

Over the five days of the Tour of the Algarve, the riders cover just under 700 kilometres. There are two uphill finishes, while one stage is raced against the clock. The race gets underway on Wednesday 18 February and concludes on Sunday the 22nd.
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Volta ao Algarve 2026: Riders

Joao Almeida - Volta ao Algarve 2026: RidersJuan Ayuso, Richard Carapaz, Filippo Ganna and Julian Alaphilippe kick off their 2026 campaign in Portugal. Homerider João Almeida is also present. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list of the Volta ao Algarve.
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