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Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Mato Beach loop from Ferragudo

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Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Mato Beach loop from Ferragudo

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Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Mato Beach loop from Ferragudo

02:36

9.71km

110m

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: April 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.75 km

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Ponta do Altar Lighthouse (Farol da Ponta do Altar) stands on a cliff near Ferragudo, near Praia do Molhe. Built in 1893, it guides ships at the entrance to …

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2

1.89 km

Caneiros Sinkhole

Highlight • Cave

Impressive and fascinating hole that is now used by birds for nesting.

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3

2.80 km

Cliffs of the Algarve

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

3.28 km

Mato Beach

Highlight • Beach

The bay is only accessible from the water.

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5

3.73 km

Lapa Tower

Highlight • Monument

Former watchtower, built in the 17th century. The watchtower was used to detect any pirate ships that might appear in time. The tower, of which only a miserable pile of …

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3.73 km

View of Torre da Lapa and the coastal cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

4.58 km

View of Praia do Vale da Lapa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little bay.

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8

5.08 km

Cliffs of the Algarve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hiking shoes are mandatory. You should plan 5 hours with breaks and photo stops. I walked the tour with 10 backpacks.

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9.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

1.57 km

1.12 km

588 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

2.98 km

1.38 km

618 m

171 m

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