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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Wax

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Wax

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Wax

01:32

14.9km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

247 m

Ria Formosa Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very beautiful beach.

Tip by

2

1.30 km

Boca Cava Terra and Municipal Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

From the campground a pier runs out across the ria to the outer beach

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3

1.38 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

At least we could observe a group of flamingos from here!

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10.1 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

5

10.6 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

Ria Formosa is home to more than 1,500 animal species across 180km2. It is an important refuge for migratory birds such as flamingos and spoonbills and is home to one of the largest populations of seahorses in the world.

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6

10.8 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Busy hut, there are many bird species to see, such as spoonbills, flamingos and black-tailed godwits.

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7

10.9 km

Caminho do Ludo (Esteiro da Maria Nova), Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great infrastructure for hiking and cycling. 🚴
Many beautiful spots and great postcard views. Very good condition.

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Tip by

8

13.5 km

Ludo Eastern Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Eastern entrance to the best southern route across the vast coastal wetlands, protected for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

Tip by

9

13.7 km

Views of the Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent views of the Ria Formosa

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B

14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.72 km

1.11 km

436 m

166 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

2.82 km

2.51 km

1.16 km

1.08 km

505 m

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Saturday 17 October

22°C

17°C

49 %

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