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Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

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Portugal
Algarve
Portimão

Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

Easy

4.1

(11)

184

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Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

01:25

5.45km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Costa Sudoeste

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

492 m

Clifftop Trail between Praia do Vau and Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Trail

Take a tour of the cliff, then back across the fine sandy beach, then you can enjoy both perspectives.

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2

1.31 km

Praia da Rocha Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful stretch of beach with cheap beach bars.

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3

2.61 km

Santa Catarina Fortress

Highlight • Castle

View from the harbor / beach up to the medieval fortress.

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4

2.98 km

Public Toilets at the Harbor

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There are free public toilets at the harbor between the restaurants.

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5

3.16 km

Fort Santa Catarina

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forte de Santa Catarina, also known as Fortaleza de Santa Catarina de Ribamar, is located in Praia da Rocha, Portimão. It had a defensive function against privateers and pirates. …

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6

3.17 km

7

3.72 km

Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Beach

8

4.76 km

A narrow trail leads out to the edge of this narrow rock formation, jutting out far onto the beach. Erosion has cut an enormous arch through the castle-like cliff, creating …

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

620 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

1.21 km

603 m

< 100 m

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