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Algarve
Porches

Old bridge over the Arade River – Carvoeiro Beach loop from Porches

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Portugal
Algarve
Porches

Old bridge over the Arade River – Carvoeiro Beach loop from Porches

Moderate

4.7

(3)

160

riders

Old bridge over the Arade River – Carvoeiro Beach loop from Porches

02:16

48.9km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.0 km for 192 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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18.6 km

Praia da Angrinha and Castelo de São João de Arade

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This wide sandy beach below the Ferragudo town in the protected Rio Arade estuary is towered over the south end by the decorative Castelo de São João de Arade, a …

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2

19.7 km

The large campground in the protected Rio Arade estuary across from the old town is hugged by a sandy beach mostly used by mooring small boats

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3

21.8 km

The Arade River is a river formed by the junction of the waters of the Odelouca and Silves rivers, which flow down from the Caldeirão mountain range. It is the highest river in the Algarve, after the Guadiana.

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28.0 km

Very nice walk with cycle path

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29.1 km

Ponte Rodoviária de Portimão

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Portimão Road Bridge, also known as Ponte Velha or Ponte do Vau, is a road bridge over the Arade River, located near Portimão, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It …

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34.3 km

View of Ferragudo Waterfront

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Good asphalt with a nice descent from Carvoeiro.

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40.0 km

Carvoeiro Beach

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The center, dominated by the hotel's own small beach and the colorful houses is very handsome and a true postcard

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40.2 km

View from the Carvoeiro chapel

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Beautiful views of the beach and cliffs from the chapel.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

5.38 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

5.19 km

369 m

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Thursday 22 October

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Short roadbike ride from Partimão and back
Nice little tour. Prolog.
The roads are not the best for road-cycling. Many many holes in the tarmac. But beautiful views to the see.
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