The 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 typically includes a mix of sprint opportunities, hilly stages, a time trial and a more mountainous challenge.
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 | |||||
| 2 | 19-2 | Portimão – Fóia | |||||
| 3 | 20-2 | Vilamoura – Vilamoura | ITT | ||||
| 4 | 21-2 | Albufeira – Lagos | |||||
| 5 | 22-2 | Faro – Alto do Malhão |