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Salgados Lagoon – Salgados Beach loop from Praia da Galé

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Portugal

Algarve

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Salgados Lagoon – Salgados Beach loop from Praia da Galé

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Salgados Lagoon – Salgados Beach loop from Praia da Galé

02:16

8.63km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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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Start point

Bus stop

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3.72 km

Birdwatching at Lagoa dos Salgados

Highlight • Lake

A scenic highlight in the Algarve. Here, in the hinterland of Praia Grande, the Lagoa dos Salgados spreads out, one of the most important freshwater wetlands in the Algarve. Worthwhile …

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4.27 km

Salgados Lagoon

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Beautiful lagoon that can be explored on a circular path, partly over wooden walkways. During our visit today we were able to observe numerous ducks, seagulls and herons. In addition, there seems to be a fairly high fish population here.

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4.47 km

Lagoa dos Salgados Birdwatching Platform

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From the parking lot you can reach the bird watching hut via a wide boardwalk. Perfect view of the numerous rest birds on the Lagoa dos Salgados. Unfortunately, the ladder …

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4.98 km

Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk

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The wooden bridge is secured on both sides by railings and is wide enough so that wheelchair users can also visit this wonderful piece of nature.

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5.51 km

Salgados Beach

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Beautiful bathing beach very close to Lagoa dos Salgados.

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5.80 km

Viewpoint and Benches on the Boardwalk

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A nice place for a break overlooking the sea...

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6.01 km

Wooden Boardwalk to the Beach

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Wide boardwalk that makes it possible to use the footbridge barrier-free. Accompanied by the striking curry smell of the Italian strawflower.

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6.06 km

Praia da Galé (West) Beach Bar

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Nice stretch of beach with small restaurants.

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

2.31 km

2.01 km

937 m

669 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

3.37 km

1.17 km

395 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

19°C

13°C

15 %

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Salgados Lagoon – Salgados Beach loop from Praia da Galé

Birdwatching at Lagoa dos Salgados

Salgados Lagoon

Lagoa dos Salgados Birdwatching Platform

Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk

Salgados Beach

Viewpoint and Benches on the Boardwalk

Wooden Boardwalk to the Beach

Praia da Galé (West) Beach Bar

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