Galé Beach – Arade Dam loop from Silves

Galé Beach – Arade Dam loop from Silves

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Galé Beach – Arade Dam loop from Silves

02:45

59.6km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.1 km for 79 m

After 59.0 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.6 km

Ruins

17.9 km

Algoz Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Nice village with cozy restaurants

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28.2 km

Galé Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beloved, golden sandy beach about 9 kilometers west of Albufeira. It is known for its impressive rock formations, tidal pools, and clear water, and is divided into an eastern …

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35.3 km

Chapel of Bones of Alcantarilha

Highlight • Religious Site

A lot of human bones from a cemetery were stacked here. For some people, it might be macabre.

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49.9 km

Arade River plain, Silves

Highlight • River

It's not busy, so it's nice.

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54.6 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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55.3 km

The continuation of the route displays another necropolis, this time that of Forneca. It consists of eight graves and two sinks excavated in the rock, dating from the High Middle Ages, probably used between the 6th and 7th centuries.

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59.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.5 km

2.67 km

2.05 km

430 m

Surfaces

56.8 km

2.23 km

351 m

272 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 3 November

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

November 4, 2025,Wielrenrit

I left from Airbnb Gato da Preto and found my way onto the route. Lots of quiet roads, only along the coast it gets a bit busier. It's a tough one, with around 700 meters of elevation gain per 62 kilometers.

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