Galé Beach – Rua da Praia Promenade loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

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Portugal

Algarve

Albufeira

Galé Beach – Rua da Praia Promenade loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

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Galé Beach – Rua da Praia Promenade loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

03:18

50.9km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.33 km

Viewpoint and Bench Overlooking Albufeira Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Albufeira Marina, nice harbor in the Algarve, many terraces for a pit stop.

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13.0 km

Galé Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beloved, golden sandy beach about 9 kilometers west of Albufeira. It is known for its impressive rock formations, tidal pools, and clear water, and is divided into an eastern part (with rocks and restaurants such as Pedras Amarelas) and a western part that merges into Praia dos Salgados.

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15.2 km

Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful and well-maintained boardwalk along the coast for cycling, but take it easy as walking is also permitted.

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15.2 km

Wooden Boardwalk Through Lagoa dos Salgados Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It depends, the footbridge ends and changes to sandy hiking trails. After the Lagoa dos Salgados, you can go a little further inland through the tourist facilities or continue on the EM526 to Alufeira... you can also continue by bike :-) just not quite as nice...

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18.3 km

Rua da Praia Promenade

Highlight • Trail

19.5 km

Parish Church of Armação de Pêra

Highlight • Religious Site

Also great sidewalk views of the Fortaleza

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44.0 km

Church of Saint Sebastian and Museum of Sacred Art

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of São Sebastião is a popular building from the early 18th century. The exterior is characterized by the Manueline side portal and the baroque main portal. Inside, the colorful high altarpiece carved from wood with pictures from the 17th and 18th centuries and a depiction of Senhora da Piedade, possibly from the 16th century, are worth seeing. visitportugal.com/de/NR/exeres/4B848109-3449-49D9-B89F-11A6AC4C2CDE

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