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

Portugal

Algarve

Quarteira

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

Moderate

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

02:17

36.3km

210m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.21 km for 79 m

After 4.40 km for 80 m

After 21.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.11 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the coast.

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13.9 km

View of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ria Formosa is a protected floodplain that empties and fills with the tides. Trips to this natural paradise are wonderful. Shell collectors are out and about here, salt is …

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16.1 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

17.1 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

17.6 km

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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19.2 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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20.1 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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21.4 km