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

Portugal

Algarve

Faro (São Pedro)

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

Moderate

4.5

(8)

riders

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: October 7, 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 ⛱️

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Beautiful, well-maintained boardwalk, great for cycling

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11.1 km

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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13.6 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

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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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14.1 km

Birds observatory

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15.1 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

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15.3 km

Ria Formosa Marshlands

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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

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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

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Well-maintained boardwalks, wonderfully flat and quiet cycling

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18.2 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

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Beautiful path along the coast.

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

15.3 km

5.52 km

2.83 km

1.59 km

245 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

15.1 km

9.26 km

2.29 km

1.07 km

500 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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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 …