The Walker Sculpture – Iron Statue of the Cyclist loop from Castro Marim

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Portugal

Algarve

Castro Marim

The Walker Sculpture – Iron Statue of the Cyclist loop from Castro Marim

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The Walker Sculpture – Iron Statue of the Cyclist loop from Castro Marim

00:45

10.7km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Sapais de Castro Marim

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Castro Marim Salt Pans

Highlight • Structure

Saltworks where salt is extracted using traditional methods.

The saltworks are located in the Sapal Natural Park.

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1.25 km

The Walker Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

This is a work by artist Carlos de Oliveira Correia. You can find his work everywhere in the Algarve.
But here he has already lost a walking stick.

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2.33 km

Iron Statue of the Cyclist

Highlight • Monument

Nice rest area on the bike path with a statue of a cyclist

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2.41 km

Cyclist Sculpture by Carlos de Oliveira Correia

Highlight • Monument

Perhaps one or two bikers won't just roll past this sculpture carelessly, but will be inspired by the metal lady on her bike to do the same and pause briefly …

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3.34 km

Birdwatching Tower – Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unique bird sanctuary, we were able to observe a number of flamingos 🤩🥰🤩

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3.65 km

Flamingos in the Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Salt Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A large area is divided into plots, which is filled with salt water.
These shallow areas contain plenty of food for the migratory birds.
Many species of birds have found their habitat in these waters, including the shy flamingos.

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7.18 km

Salt Pans of the Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Natural Monument

An important natural product is extracted from the sea's saltwater here. Only through the power of the elements, sun and wind, which evaporate the water in the saltworks' shallow basins, …

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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