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Portugal
Algarve
Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Bandeira Fort – Ponte Dona Maria, Lagos loop from Lagos

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Mountain biking trails
Portugal
Algarve
Lagos (Santa Maria)

Ponta da Bandeira Fort – Ponte Dona Maria, Lagos loop from Lagos

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4.3

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36

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Ponta da Bandeira Fort – Ponte Dona Maria, Lagos loop from Lagos

01:59

31.6km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.77 km for 174 m

After 5.93 km for 75 m

After 8.20 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.95 km

Ponta da Bandeira Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Outside the old town lies the fortress Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, also known as Forte da Ponta da Bandeira and Forte do Pau da Bandeira. The …

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2

5.82 km

Old Engine Shed, Lagos Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

A protected building covered with graffiti, unfortunately.

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3

9.23 km

Zoli Grot Beach Bar, Meia Praia

Highlight • Cafe

The wooden walkboard leading from the gravel path to the two beach bars is forbidden for bicycling.

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4

11.0 km

Vale de Lama Oyster Farm, Ria de Alvor

Highlight • Structure

The oyster farm looks like a wholesale oyster farm. But, we saw a worker and found out they sell oysters directly to the customer. 5€ for a kilo. We bought …

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5

12.1 km

View of the Ria de Alvor Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

From mid-March to late October, the shallow water and steady wind in the lagoon draw many kitesurfers

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6

25.7 km

Lone Tree at Palmares Golf, Lagos

Highlight • Natural Monument

Palmares Golf is a 27-hole golf course, composed of three returning nine-hole loops that can be played in any sequence.

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7

29.4 km

Albardeira Ascent via Lagos Marina

Highlight • Climb

The asphalt road replaces hard to climb cobblestones (think Paris-Roubaix) and is the ideal alternative to climb to Albardeira

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8

29.9 km

Ponte Dona Maria, Lagos

Highlight • Bridge

The Ribeira da Bensafrim stream is of huge importance to the water supply in the region, it being the main watercourse in the City of Lagos. This stream flows directly …

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

4.70 km

2.52 km

1.71 km

209 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

12.0 km

3.54 km

2.48 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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