Pontal da Carrapateira — circular route in Costa Vicentina

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Portugal

Algarve

Bordeira

Pontal da Carrapateira — circular route in Costa Vicentina

Moderate

4.6

(8)

105

runners

Pontal da Carrapateira — circular route in Costa Vicentina

01:09

10.3km

100m

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 14, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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106 m

Carrapateira Village

Highlight • Settlement

Carrapateira, located on the western coast of the Algarve in Portugal, belongs to the parish of Bordeira, in the municipality of Aljezur. Known for Praia do Amado, it is a popular destination for surfers. The locality includes the Carrapateira Fort, the Main Church and the Carrapateira Museum of the Sea and Land. The village is a center of natural beauty, with spacious beaches and dunes, and has remains of an Islamic settlement.

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1.50 km

Ribeira da Carrapateira

Highlight • River

Ribeira da Carrapateira is a fantastic place, a natural landscape in constant transformation. Depending on the tide and the "temperament" of the sea, the Ribeira changes its appearance. It's also interesting to run here at different times of the year.

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3.40 km

Carrapateira Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A hiking trail leads from Carrapateira via Praia da Bordeira beach and Cape Pontal da Carrapateira to Praia do Amado beach. Beautiful rocks - orange to red.

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7.35 km

Amado Beach Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Praia do Amado has extensive, calm sand and is known for its waves, attracting surfers and bodyboarders. The beach has two accesses, one from the north, via a dirt road, and the other from the south. It is located next to Carrapateira, and is part of the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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