Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Maria's

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Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Maria's

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5.0

(2)

189

runners

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Maria's

01:49

17.5km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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Parking

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1.48 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

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Beautiful path along the coast.

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View of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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Long wooden bridge in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Long bridge over the lagoon.
So close to the airport and yet so beautiful. A fascinating landscape🤩

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Ria Formosa is home to more than 1,500 animal species across 180km2. It is an important refuge for migratory birds such as flamingos and spoonbills and is home to one of the largest populations of seahorses in the world.

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Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

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Busy hut, there are many bird species to see, such as spoonbills, flamingos and black-tailed godwits.

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Caminho do Ludo (Esteiro da Maria Nova), Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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Great infrastructure for hiking and cycling. 🚴
Many beautiful spots and great postcard views. Very good condition.

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Ludo Eastern Trailhead

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Eastern entrance to the best southern route across the vast coastal wetlands, protected for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

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Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

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The Ecovia do Litoral by the Ria Formosa is part of the long-distance cycling and hiking route that crosses the entire Algarve (and is part of the EuroVelo 1 - …

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17.5 km

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Parking

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