Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

Moderate

5.0

(1)

riders

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

02:13

33.3km

70m

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: June 26, 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

Get Directions

1.51 km

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Faro has a beautiful and picturesque old town with good restaurants and cafes! There are also interesting shopping opportunities!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.1 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.

Tip by

12.8 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.0 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to observe birds, but be here very early before the trail gets busy with runners, hikers, and bikers

Tip by

15.1 km

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Highlight • Bridge

Both pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to use these wooden walkways over the dunes 😎

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.2 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

16.7 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

17.7 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

31.7 km

Arco da Vila, Faro

Highlight • Monument

he "City Archway" or "The Gate to the Old Town" was erected at the beginning of the 19th century on a medieval entrance portal by order of Bishop D. Francisco …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

7.28 km

5.73 km

2.75 km

2.72 km

Surfaces

16.3 km

6.99 km

3.74 km

2.91 km

2.89 km

549 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

18°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.5

Salt Pans 🌊 Fuseta – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Olhão

03:19h

58.1km

280m

Moderate

4.6

Ria Formosa Salt Pans – Coastal tower 🏰 Luz de Tavira loop from Tavira

02:00h

30.8km

170m

Moderate

4.5

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

02:46h

43.9km

190m

Moderate

3.0

Ria Formosa Salt Pans – Salt Pans 🌊 Fuseta loop from Fuseta-A

03:34h

60.0km

300m

Moderate

4.3

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from Bom João

02:46h

40.9km

90m

Moderate

5.0

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

03:25h

55.1km

240m

Easy

Faro Marina – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

01:42h

26.2km

50m

Moderate

4.0

Coastal tower 🏰 Luz de Tavira – Salt Pans 🌊 Fuseta loop from Tavira

02:49h

48.4km

290m

Moderate

3.0

Gilão River 🌊 Tavira – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Tavira

01:33h

29.4km

160m

Moderate

5.0

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

02:13h

33.3km

70m

Easy

3.0

Aeroporto Salt Pans – Ria Formosa Salt Pans loop from Faro

01:34h

23.1km

50m

Hard

4.3

Fonte Grande de Alte – Bike Café - Germano loop from Praia dos Olhos de Água

03:43h

58.1km

690m

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Arco da Vila, Faro

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️