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Mertola – Mértola loop from Mértola

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Mertola – Mértola loop from Mértola

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Mertola – Mértola loop from Mértola

04:04

48.0km

530m

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: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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443 m

Mertola

Highlight • Settlement

Mertola is a beautiful medieval town. If you're cycling along the Guadiana River, I recommend stopping by to explore its cobblestone streets and indulge in the delicious cuisine.

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823 m

Mértola view

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the south bank of the Guadiana, before crossing into the city, you have a beautiful view of Mértola, especially with its castle at the top of the hill and the rest of the city spread out over the hill.

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23.1 km

Mina de Sabores Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

You don’t have so many options here, but this one deserves a stop. Good local food.

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23.7 km

Rest area by the lake

Highlight • Lake

Located in the tranquil setting of the Barragem da Tapada Grande reservoir, this river beach of the same name is a very pleasant recreational area with a sandy beach, lawns, …

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24.8 km

Achada do Gamo Copper Mine Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The old disaffected copper mines are just a lunar landscape gravel heaven, worth doing a bit of a research about the history of this place or just read the signs …

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31.5 km

Winding Road on Rota El Minero

Highlight • Trail

In Rota 'The Miner' by Gravosfera

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43.7 km

Caution: Lynxes

Highlight • Natural Monument

watch out for big cats

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47.8 km

Mértola

Highlight • Settlement

Mertola is an amazing place to visit.

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48.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

20.4 km

3.05 km

2.68 km

471 m

441 m

164 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

11.3 km

6.00 km

1.07 km

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Sunday 17 May

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