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Portugal
Algarve
Olhão

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from Olhão

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Mountain biking trails
Portugal
Algarve
Olhão

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from Olhão

Moderate

4.7

(3)

8

riders

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from Olhão

02:10

40.5km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.6 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

22.2 km

Arco do Repouso (Rest Archway)

Highlight • Monument

It is an impressive city gate with Azulejo panels depicting the conquest of the city of Faro by Christian crusaders. The "Arco do Repouso" is another medieval city gate leading …

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2

22.6 km

Fishermen's Memorial of Faro

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Michael Pease, a Briton living in Lagos, designed this monument to honor the Faro fishermen who rescued American airmen from Faro in the winter of 1943.

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3

23.0 km

Coastal Gate 🏰 Faro Castle

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4

23.1 km

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve

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Algarve Living Science Centre
Science and knowledge
With the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic Ocean so close, the Algarve Living Science Centre has an exhibition dedicated to the sea. How …

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5

23.5 km

.You can visit the church and the museum as well as the tower.
The cathedral has several beautiful altars.
From the tower you have a wonderful view of Faro. A must when visiting the city.

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6

23.9 km

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town

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Faro has a beautiful and picturesque old town with good restaurants and cafes! There are also interesting shopping opportunities!

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7

24.0 km

Faro Marina

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For many, Faro is just the starting point for the Algarve holiday. Faro is also worth a visit with its pretty downtown and beautiful marina.

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34.4 km

Ecovia EV1 cycle path

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Very nice small section of the EV1 bike path between Faro and Olhão. Runs along the road on the other side of the train tracks on a sandy gravel path.

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40.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

12.9 km

6.23 km

3.95 km

3.65 km

211 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

4.93 km

4.29 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

22°C

14°C

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