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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Silves

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Algarve

Silves

Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Silves

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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Silves

01:21

17.0km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.29 km

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can find interesting rock tombs from the Gothic period. Cafe Silva opposite is recommended.

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1.30 km

Necrópole da Carrasqueira

Highlight • Historical Site

The Necrópolis of Carrasqueira, also known as the Necrópolis of Vale de Fuzeiros, consists of five tombs excavated in rock, dating from the High Middle Ages and attributed to the …

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4.35 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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5.92 km

View of Monchique Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The reservoir is surrounded by green hills and plantations, with the blue of the water contrasting with the green of the vegetation, forming a very beautiful sight.

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9.12 km

Fennel Dam

Highlight • Monument

It's impossible to miss this dam: the enormous stone and cement wall in the middle of the mountains invites you to stop for a moment and admire its grandeur. There's …

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16.4 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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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.87 km

1.13 km

219 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

4.98 km

479 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

36°C

18°C

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Arade Dam – Fennel Dam loop from Silves

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Necrópole da Carrasqueira

Arade Dam

View of Monchique Reservoir

Fennel Dam

Forneca Necropolis

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