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Alvor

Careanos Beach – Praia da Rocha loop from Alvor

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Portugal

Algarve

Alvor

Careanos Beach – Praia da Rocha loop from Alvor

Moderate

4.8

(4)

160

runners

Careanos Beach – Praia da Rocha loop from Alvor

01:19

12.0km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Costa Sudoeste

Waypoints

Start point

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1.50 km

Cliffs of Praia do Vau

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very striking and varied rock formations on the rocky coast in the southwest of Portimao.

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2.91 km

Vau Beach

Highlight • Beach

3.73 km

Careanos Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach is not too long and is practically an extension of the other beaches on this coast. The most imposing is a rock in the sea interspersed with small …

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4.95 km

Miradouro dos Três Castelos

Viewpoint

6.43 km

Fort Santa Catarina

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forte de Santa Catarina, also known as Fortaleza de Santa Catarina de Ribamar, is located in Praia da Rocha, Portimão. It had a defensive function against privateers and pirates. …

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7.02 km

Algarve Casino Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Aging 5-star hotel with beach access

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7.27 km

Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Beach

The Praia da Rocha (rocky beach) is one of the most famous beaches in the Algarve. The coast changes due to erosion as rocks break off again and again.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

3.44 km

1.59 km

273 m

201 m

146 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.92 km

2.66 km

1.19 km

837 m

785 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

26°C

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Careanos Beach – Praia da Rocha loop from Alvor

Cliffs of Praia do Vau

Vau Beach

Careanos Beach

Fort Santa Catarina

Algarve Casino Hotel

Praia da Rocha

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