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Algarve

Luz

Section with contrasts – Salema Beach loop from Luz

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Bike touring routes & trails

Portugal

Algarve

Luz

Section with contrasts – Salema Beach loop from Luz

Hard

3.9

(12)

riders

Section with contrasts – Salema Beach loop from Luz

02:45

40.2km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.6 km for 13 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 km

Ecovia do Litoral – Cycling Route Along the Algarve to Spain

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The Ecovias go 214 km along the rocky coast, then along the Sandalgarve, crossing the Ria Formosa Natural Park and ending at the Spanish border. Often poorly signposted, sometimes dirt …

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8.07 km

View of Praia da Cordoama from the bend

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The bend is located on a road parallel to the main road, so it is a little quieter here.

From this curve, you have a beautiful view of the beautiful beach.

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9.63 km

20% Gradient Climb (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina)

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9.98 km

View of the valley from the road with a 20% gradient, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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Driving down is more pleasant than up (depending on which side you come from).

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9.99 km

Section with contrasts

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First a steep descent, then further on cobblestones, then a gravel road with a steep ascent - what more could you want!

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11.1 km

Salema Beach

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A former small fishing village, Salema now welcomes tourists from all over the world. In its picturesque little streets, shops and services abound.

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28.5 km

View of Salema and the Atlantic Ocean

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39.8 km

View of Praia da Luz and Rocha Negra

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Beautiful place with a gigantic view of the beach!

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40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

7.32 km

4.01 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

2.47 km

2.27 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

26°C

17°C

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Section with contrasts – Salema Beach loop from Luz

Ecovia do Litoral – Cycling Route Along the Algarve to Spain

View of Praia da Cordoama from the bend

20% Gradient Climb (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina)

View of the valley from the road with a 20% gradient, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Section with contrasts

Salema Beach

View of Salema and the Atlantic Ocean

View of Praia da Luz and Rocha Negra

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