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Vila Real De Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António – Runner rest area loop from Vila Real de Santo António

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Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Vila Real De Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António – Runner rest area loop from Vila Real de Santo António

Easy

4.5

(4)

riders

Vila Real de Santo António – Runner rest area loop from Vila Real de Santo António

01:24

24.4km

80m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

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

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Sapais de Castro Marim

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Settlement

In the 18th century, the village of Santo António de Arenilha was swallowed by the sea and sand. Vila Real de Santo António was then built: it was important to …

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2.81 km

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built in the early 20th century, this lighthouse was crucial for guiding vessels on both the Guadiana River and the coast. It has undergone several modernization and reconstruction processes. Today, it is fully automated, with no lighthouse keepers on duty.

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6.65 km

Pine Forest Trails Behind Santo António

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The pine forest is really wonderful. Nice gravel tracks always along the dunes. It is always advisable to make a detour through the dunes to the beach. Just great there. …

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6.66 km

Pine Forest Trail in Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

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Definitely gravel bike or MTB

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11.2 km

Forest Trail to Ria Formosa Beach

Highlight • Trail

Just before you get to the beach there is a lovely restaurant (well priced) with a terrace!

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21.3 km

View of the fortress

Highlight • Castle

Just above the road is this old fortress just before Castro Marim

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23.3 km

Runner rest area

Highlight • Monument

Nice rest area on the bike path with a runner statue

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23.8 km

Across the Esteiro da Carrasqueira

Highlight • River

The road with cycle and footpath leads over this wide stretch of the river Esteiro da Carrasqueira. There are some rest areas here that offer a beautiful view of the river, which looks like a lake from here.

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24.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

5.13 km

4.05 km

3.88 km

2.70 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.00 km

3.58 km

2.18 km

688 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

31°C

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Vila Real de Santo António – Runner rest area loop from Vila Real de Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

Pine Forest Trails Behind Santo António

Pine Forest Trail in Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Forest Trail to Ria Formosa Beach

View of the fortress

Runner rest area

Across the Esteiro da Carrasqueira

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