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Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

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Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

Hard

4.7

(208)

1,053

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Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

05:32

20.0km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.05 km

Luz Coast

Highlight • Beach

The Algarve is a true hiking paradise! Spring and autumn are the best seasons to explore the Algarve on foot. Hikes along the coast with its bizarre rock formations are …

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3.65 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

4.51 km

Cliffs of Luz

Highlight • Natural Monument

The path along the cliffs is easy to walk and quite interesting.

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4

5.70 km

Burgau Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small village of Burgau is still little taken by the hotel tourism and therefore quite manageable and lovable remained.

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5

6.44 km

View of the Cliffs of Salema

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Salema still a old fashion original little town and not be tourist

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6

6.86 km

Praia dos Rebolos

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An insider tip for surfers who want to have the line-up to themselves. The descent from the cliff looks quite difficult and dangerous! Hikers have a great view of the bay from above!

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10.1 km

Praia da Boca do Rio

Beach

8

11.7 km

Cabanas Velhas Beach

Highlight • Beach

An easy hiking route with outstanding views of the Atlantic. Just don't go too close to the cliffs, there is a risk of falling.

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9

15.8 km

Praia de Burgau

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Especially in autumn, the weather on the Algarve coast can change quite quickly.

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17.4 km

Cliffs Between Burgau and Luz

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Great cliffs that you can experience from Burgau as a detour or as a hike to Luz

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

2.97 km

1.28 km

302 m

119 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.62 km

2.55 km

2.07 km

1.09 km

253 m

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