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Portugal
Algarve
Faro (Sé)

Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

Routes
Portugal
Algarve
Faro (Sé)

Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Bom João

Moderate

5.0

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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: September 24, 2026

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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

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.1 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

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Beautiful, well-maintained boardwalk, great for cycling

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2

12.7 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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15.1 km

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

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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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15.2 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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16.7 km

17.7 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

7

18.4 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

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Busy hut, there are many bird species to see, such as spoonbills, flamingos and black-tailed godwits.

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19.5 km

Ludo 🌊 Baião Tidal Channel, Ria Formosa Natural Park

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There is a sign that says private property in Portuguese, but no one can read it well and it is a nice path.

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31.7 km

Arco da Vila, Faro

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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 …

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

7.42 km

5.59 km

3.41 km

2.68 km

Surfaces

16.2 km

7.02 km

4.09 km

2.86 km

2.72 km

456 m

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