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Praia da Rocha Lighthouse – Praia da Rocha loop from Parchal

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Portugal

Algarve

Ferragudo

Praia da Rocha Lighthouse – Praia da Rocha loop from Parchal

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Praia da Rocha Lighthouse – Praia da Rocha loop from Parchal

02:09

20.0km

50m

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Hard run. 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 16, 2026

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2.60 km

Old bridge over the Arade River

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The Arade River is a river formed by the junction of the waters of the Odelouca and Silves rivers, which flow down from the Caldeirão mountain range. It is the highest river in the Algarve, after the Guadiana.

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4.02 km

Cais das Sardinhas (Sardine Pier), Portimão

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A beautiful and well-preserved former fish unloading dock.
It is part of the Portimão Museum and is located in the Portimão marina.

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7.21 km

Praia da Rocha Lighthouse

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The short stretch to the lighthouse is a long one... but awesome😅

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8.70 km

Praia da Rocha

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The Praia da Rocha (rocky beach) is one of the most famous beaches in the Algarve. The coast changes due to erosion as rocks break off again and again.

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12.8 km

Fort Santa Catarina

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The Forte de Santa Catarina, also known as Fortaleza de Santa Catarina de Ribamar, is located in Praia da Rocha, Portimão. It had a defensive function against privateers and pirates. …

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14.3 km

Marina de Portimão

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Surrounded by one of Europe's best-known and most beautiful beaches, Praia da Rocha, Marina de Portimão is pretty, and a favoured destination for mega-yachts of up to 50m whilst on …

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16.0 km

Canned Fish Workers Monument

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A beautiful tribute to the Canning Woman, who was of great importance to Portimão's economy, especially during the dictatorship in the 20th century.

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16.6 km

Portimão Riverfront

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A symbolic place of life in Portimão in the summer. The Riverside Zone, which, it's worth remembering, is on the banks of the Arade River, is quite busy with music and people walking. Some boat excursions also depart from here.

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20.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.79 km

3.09 km

1.91 km

154 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

3.38 km

3.23 km

3.11 km

1.40 km

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Monday 18 May

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Praia da Rocha Lighthouse – Praia da Rocha loop from Parchal

Old bridge over the Arade River

Cais das Sardinhas (Sardine Pier), Portimão

Praia da Rocha Lighthouse

Praia da Rocha

Fort Santa Catarina

Marina de Portimão

Canned Fish Workers Monument

Portimão Riverfront

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