The best running trails around Conceição e Cabanas de Tavira e Cabanas de Tavira e Cabanas de Tavira

Thanks to the boats moored there, the whole place has a Mediterranean flair.

The Gilão River flows through the center of Tavira and plays a significant role in the city's history and life. It flows into the Ria Formosa lagoon, making Tavira an important trading and fishing center in the past. Along its banks lie characteristic white houses, bridges, and pleasant promenades. The river is lined with cafés, restaurants, and parks, such as the Jardim do Coreto, making it a beautiful place to stroll, enjoy the views, and experience Tavira's local atmosphere.

Many pretty, colorful fishing boats anchor in the romantic lagoon, the Ria Formosa nature reserve. The lagoon flows like a river between the mainland and the offshore islands, a paradise for people, flora, and fauna alike.

If you look west from the bridge you can see a old Roman bridge when a legend starts - At the time of the Muslim occupation and Christian conquest of the kingdom of Algarve, there was a Moorish princess called Séqua and a Christian knight called Gilão. The two met and fell madly in love, living in the throes of a forbidden love. The lovers met secretly every morning on the bridge that joins the two banks of the Tavira River. And, one of those mornings, they were surprised by two military factions: on one bank of the river, the Christian faction and, on the other, the Moorish faction. When they were found, the knight and the princess knew that they would be accused of treason. So, dramatically, they ended their lives. Princess Séqua threw herself to one side of the bridge (upstream) and the knight Gilão threw himself to the other side (downstream). And, according to legend, they still roam the river today. This explains why the same river has two names: Séqua on the side of the river's source and Gilão on the side of the mouth. Gilão and Séqua are, after all, the same waters, and Tavira… the fruit of their love.

If you look west from the the Bridge you can see the old roman bridge where a Legend starts. At the time of the Muslim occupation and Christian conquest of the kingdom of Algarve, there was a Moorish princess called Séqua and a Christian knight called Gilão. The two met and fell madly in love, living in the throes of a forbidden love. The lovers met secretly every morning on the bridge that joins the two banks of the Tavira River. And, one of those mornings, they were surprised by two military factions: on one bank of the river, the Christian faction and, on the other, the Moorish faction. When they were found, the knight and the princess knew that they would be accused of treason. So, dramatically, they ended their lives. Princess Séqua threw herself to one side of the bridge (upstream) and the knight Gilão threw himself to the other side (downstream). And, according to legend, they still roam the river today. This explains why the same river has two names: Séqua on the side of the river's source and Gilão on the side of the mouth. Gilão and Séqua are, after all, the same waters, and Tavira… the fruit of their love.

A small, narrow bridge leads directly to a small train that always goes back and forth. Alternatively, you can take the footpath directly to the beach. The bikes should be parked in front of it as it is quite narrow.

At the extreme point of the Boa Vista route, a privileged panorama of the area opens up. The road in this section presents unique views of the Algarve nature.

The Algarve ecosystem is predominantly dry, but varies greatly throughout the year. From the top of the hills along the route, it is possible to witness these variations at each different time you visit.