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Tavira (Santiago)

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge – Church of Santa Luzia loop from Tavira

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Portugal

Algarve

Tavira (Santiago)

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge – Church of Santa Luzia loop from Tavira

Moderate

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Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge – Church of Santa Luzia loop from Tavira

02:39

10.2km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.69 km

Paths Through the Orange Groves

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Here several paths and gravel roads lead through the orange plantations. Definitely nicer than walking along the street!

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5.02 km

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge

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A narrow pedestrian bridge crosses the Canal de Tavira, which separates the island from the mainland. At the end of the bridge, the island railway awaits.

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5.33 km

Floating bridge over the canal (Parque Natural da Ria Formosa)

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Access to the train station. But you can also walk next to the tracks. You see more and save yourself the rather high fare!

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6.45 km

Santa Luzia Waterfront Promenade

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Beach promenade with view of the lagoon.

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6.93 km

Octopus Monument

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Santa Luzia is a tranquil fishing village not far from Tavira. It is known for its traditional squid and octopus fishing. There's a small harbor and colorful fishermen's houses to visit.

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7.54 km

Santa Luzia Fishing Huts

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Located west of Tavira, Santa Luzia is a charming little town well worth a visit. It is located directly on the quayside, on the promenade leading to the lagoon. Colorful …

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7.60 km

Fishermen's huts 🎣 Jardim de Santa Luzia

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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.

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

4.42 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

5.61 km

3.28 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge – Church of Santa Luzia loop from Tavira

Paths Through the Orange Groves

Santa Luzia Pedestrian Bridge

Floating bridge over the canal (Parque Natural da Ria Formosa)

Santa Luzia Waterfront Promenade

Church of Santa Luzia

Octopus Monument

Santa Luzia Fishing Huts

Fishermen's huts 🎣 Jardim de Santa Luzia

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