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Ria Formosa Marshlands – Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão loop from Faro

Ria Formosa Marshlands – Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão loop from Faro

Moderate

4.5

(8)

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Ria Formosa Marshlands – Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão loop from Faro

02:46

43.9km

190m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

It's worth taking the causeway across the Estero Baião to the sandy banks of Ilha de Faro.

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11.1 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

An enchanting place to relax and admire the most diverse landscapes.
Recommended activities: hiking 🥾 cycling🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲

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13.6 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

Coastal park with excellent firm dirt trails and some board walks on both sides of the lagoon

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14.1 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

15.1 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

15.3 km

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

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17.4 km

View of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ria Formosa is a protected floodplain that empties and fills with the tides. Trips to this natural paradise are wonderful. Shell collectors are out and about here, salt is …

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17.6 km

Boardwalks and Birdwatching Hides in Quinta do Lago

Highlight • Trail

18.2 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the coast.

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

15.8 km

5.33 km

2.70 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

14.6 km

8.97 km

2.47 km

1.32 km

698 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

24°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2024,Algarvecycling Ludo Trail

Nice day trip from Faro City!
Just cycle behind the airport through the salt marshes, there are many options. 1a cycle paths over wooden footbridges along the coast. At the westernmost point of the route you cycle past countless golf courses! There are too many for my taste! :-)
The coast is definitely more beautiful. But this way you also …

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View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park