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

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Almancil

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

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

02:19

35.5km

190m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Passadiços Loulé Litoral: 4.85 km on boardwalks 😎

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Across the region, communities are competing to build new boardwalks near shore. Here you can drive 4.85 km along the wooden boardwalk over the beach dunes. Approved for pedestrians AND cyclists 😎

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13.9 km

Boardwalk to Praia do Garrão

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Beautiful path along the coast.

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14.5 km

Boardwalks and Birdwatching Hides in Quinta do Lago

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Well-maintained boardwalks, wonderfully flat and quiet cycling

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14.6 km

View of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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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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15.8 km

Birdwatching boardwalk in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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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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16.6 km

Ria Formosa Marshlands

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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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16.8 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

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17.8 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

18.3 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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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

10.4 km

9.45 km

422 m

Surfaces