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Portugal
Algarve
Faro (São Pedro)

Ria Formosa Marshlands – Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão loop from Faro

Routes
Portugal
Algarve
Faro (São Pedro)

Ria Formosa Marshlands – Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão loop from Faro

Moderate

4.6

(7)

20

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Ria Formosa Marshlands – Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão loop from Faro

02:47

43.6km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.5 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

It's worth taking the causeway across the Estero Baião to the sandy banks of Ilha de Faro.

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2

11.1 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

An enchanting place to relax and admire the most diverse landscapes.
Recommended activities: hiking 🥾 cycling🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲

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3

13.6 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

Coastal park with excellent firm dirt trails and some board walks on both sides of the lagoon

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14.1 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

5

15.1 km

6

15.3 km

Ria Formosa Marshlands

Highlight • Natural

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

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7

17.3 km

8

18.0 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the coast.

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9

18.0 km

Passadiços Loulé Litoral: 4.85 km on boardwalks 😎

Highlight • Cycleway

Across the region, communities are competing to build new boardwalks near shore. Here you can drive 4.85 km along the wooden boardwalk over the beach dunes. Approved for pedestrians AND cyclists 😎

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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

17.1 km

4.71 km

2.70 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

14.6 km

8.54 km

2.49 km

1.32 km

663 m

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Sunday 17 May

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