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Loulé (São Sebastião)

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

Loulé (São Sebastião)

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

Moderate

5.0

(3)

32

riders

Ria Formosa Marshlands loop from Loulé

03:26

55.1km

240m

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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Reserva Natural Local da Foz do Almargem e do Trafal

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

12.5 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

13.5 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

3

13.9 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

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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4

14.1 km

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Highlight • Bridge

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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5

14.2 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

16.4 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

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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7

17.1 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful, well-maintained boardwalk, great for cycling

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19.5 km

Praia da Ilha de Faro

Beach

9

40.5 km

Ria Formosa Marshlands

Highlight • Natural

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

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10

41.3 km

Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Trail

Everywhere in the Ria Formosa you can observe the many species of birds that have settled in the nature reserve or stop off for a while. There are well-laid out paths everywhere to discover the birdlife.

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B

55.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

16.0 km

12.6 km

4.55 km

1.63 km

593 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

19.2 km

7.59 km

1.73 km

1.10 km

407 m

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Sunday 18 October

23°C

12°C

30 %

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