Vila Real de Santo António – Castro Marim Castle loop from Bom João

Vila Real de Santo António – Castro Marim Castle loop from Bom João

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Vila Real de Santo António – Castro Marim Castle loop from Bom João

04:58

121km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.6 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30.6 km

Tavira Railway Bridge

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The metal railroad bridge crosses the Gilão River.

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42.7 km

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

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Cacela Velha is a small and unique historical place, bordered to the south by a fortress and to the east and west by the parish cemetery overlooking the Ria Formosa.

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55.4 km

Mata Nacional das Dunas Litorais de Vila Real de Santo António

Forest

58.1 km

Vila Real de Santo António

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In the 18th century, the village of Santo António de Arenilha was swallowed by the sea and sand. Vila Real de Santo António was then built: it was important to …

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60.0 km

Roadside Sculptures – Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

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Very interesting figures are placed along the street and pedestrian path.
They are probably intended to encourage people to move more on foot and by bike.

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60.6 km

Woman with Bicycle statue in the Sapal Natural Reserve of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António

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Statue overlooking the landscapes of Sapal Natural Park. There's a good cycle path right next to it.

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61.7 km

Castro Marim Salt Pans

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Saltworks where salt is extracted using traditional methods.

The saltworks are located in the Sapal Natural Park.

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62.6 km

Castro Marim Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the heart of the Algarve, perched on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana River, Castro Marim Castle holds centuries of history and battles. Although human presence …

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