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Faro (São Pedro)

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão – Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Faro

Bike touring routes & trails

Faro (São Pedro)

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão – Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Faro

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4.6

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162

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Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão – Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Faro

05:29

76.8km

350m

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: March 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.1 km for 63 m

After 44.4 km for 89 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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22.4 km

Foz do Almargem and Trafal Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

25.1 km

Almargem Beach

Highlight • Beach

29.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

31.6 km

Ribeira de Quarteira

Lake

5

59.4 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the coast.

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6

60.1 km

Boardwalks and Birdwatching Hides in Quinta do Lago

Highlight • Trail

7

60.2 km

View of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ria Formosa is a protected floodplain that empties and fills with the tides. Trips to this natural paradise are wonderful. Shell collectors are out and about here, salt is …

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8

61.4 km

Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Trail

Everywhere in the Ria Formosa you can observe the many species of birds that have settled in the nature reserve or stop off for a while. There are well-laid out paths everywhere to discover the birdlife.

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9

62.2 km

Ria Formosa Marshlands

Highlight • Natural

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

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10

62.4 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

63.4 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

12

66.3 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

An enchanting place to relax and admire the most diverse landscapes.
Recommended activities: hiking 🥾 cycling🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲

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B

76.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

21.6 km

17.7 km

8.83 km

4.26 km

150 m

143 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

23.0 km

18.8 km

7.87 km

2.41 km

1.21 km

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