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Algarve

Lagos (Santa Maria)

Salema Beach – Luz Beach loop from Boavista

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Portugal

Algarve

Lagos (Santa Maria)

Salema Beach – Luz Beach loop from Boavista

Hard

4.5

(50)

325

riders

Salema Beach – Luz Beach loop from Boavista

02:19

32.2km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 292 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.80 km

Ecovia do Litoral – Cycling Route Along the Algarve to Spain

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The Ecovias go 214 km along the rocky coast, then along the Sandalgarve, crossing the Ria Formosa Natural Park and ending at the Spanish border. Often poorly signposted, sometimes dirt …

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13.1 km

View of Praia da Cordoama from the bend

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The bend is located on a road parallel to the main road, so it is a little quieter here.

From this curve, you have a beautiful view of the beautiful beach.

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16.1 km

View of the valley from the road with a 20% gradient, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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Driving down is more pleasant than up (depending on which side you come from).

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16.1 km

Section with contrasts

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First a steep descent, then further on cobblestones, then a gravel road with a steep ascent - what more could you want!

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17.2 km

Salema Beach

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A former small fishing village, Salema now welcomes tourists from all over the world. In its picturesque little streets, shops and services abound.

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19.2 km

20% Gradient Climb (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina)

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on the calves

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20.7 km

Dirt Path in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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It's better to follow the road along the coast. The path is difficult to ride continuously on a touring bike. The route is not worth seeing either.

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28.6 km

Luz Beach

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…Luz is a beautiful village with a sandy beach! It is an ideal starting point for day trips along the coast! 🥾 There is a good bus connection!

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32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

7.58 km

5.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

5.20 km

4.54 km

2.39 km

163 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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View of Praia da Cordoama from the bend

View of the valley from the road with a 20% gradient, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Section with contrasts

Salema Beach

20% Gradient Climb (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina)

Dirt Path in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Luz Beach

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