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Loulé (São Sebastião)

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

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Loulé (São Sebastião)

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

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

02:39

38.9km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Reserva Natural Local da Foz do Almargem e do Trafal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.7 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the coast.

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2

13.3 km

Boardwalks and Birdwatching Hides in Quinta do Lago

Highlight • Trail

3

13.5 km

View of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ria Formosa is a protected floodplain that empties and fills with the tides. Trips to this natural paradise are wonderful. Shell collectors are out and about here, salt is …

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4

14.6 km

Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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Everywhere in the Ria Formosa you can observe the many species of birds that have settled in the nature reserve or stop off for a while. There are well-laid out paths everywhere to discover the birdlife.

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5

15.4 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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6

15.6 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

16.7 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

8

19.6 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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9

19.9 km

Caminho do Ludo (Esteiro da Maria Nova), Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great infrastructure for hiking and cycling. 🚴
Many beautiful spots and great postcard views. Very good condition.

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B

38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

9.61 km

8.92 km

547 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

8.88 km

5.43 km

864 m

611 m

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