Top 20 Running Trails at the Algarve

Running at the Algarve is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes at the Algarve—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Running loop from Monte Gordo	Intermediate	01:35 9.27 mi
Jjvv4hb ich loop from Torraltinha	Intermediate	01:17 6.39 mi
Holztreppe zum Praia do Camilo – Wooden Viewpoint Walk loop from Urbanização Mira Baía	Intermediate	01:16 7.17 mi
Jjvv4hb ich loop from Luz	Intermediate	01:18 6.38 mi
Lagos Harbour / Promenade view loop from Meia Praia	Expert	01:42 9.59 mi
Holztreppe zum Praia do Camilo – Wooden Viewpoint Walk loop from Torraltinha	Expert	00:56 5.01 mi
Falesia Pine Cliff Beach – Devils Parlour Abschlag Weiß loop from Olhos de Água	Intermediate	01:03 5.38 mi
Lagos Harbour / Promenade view loop from Bairro Chesgal	Intermediate	00:44 4.36 mi
Steilküste loop from Sagres	Intermediate	01:24 7.44 mi
Wooden Viewpoint Walk – Holztreppe zum Praia do Camilo loop from Torraltinha	Expert	01:43 9.50 mi
Hafen und quer durch die Stadt loop from Vila da Praia	Intermediate	01:05 6.56 mi

The 10 best runs at the Algarve

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Running loop from Monte Gordo
01:35
9.27 mi
5.8 mph
100 ft
100 ft
Intermediate
475
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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2
Jjvv4hb ich loop from Torraltinha
01:17
6.39 mi
5.0 mph
725 ft
725 ft
Intermediate
5.0
(6)
234
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
Holztreppe zum Praia do Camilo – Wooden Viewpoint Walk loop from Urbanização Mira Baía
01:16
7.17 mi
5.7 mph
425 ft
425 ft
Intermediate
4.5
(4)
220
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Jjvv4hb ich loop from Luz
01:18
6.38 mi
4.9 mph
825 ft
825 ft
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
223
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Lagos Harbour / Promenade view loop from Meia Praia
01:42
9.59 mi
5.7 mph
125 ft
125 ft
Expert
5.0
(4)
214
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Holztreppe zum Praia do Camilo – Wooden Viewpoint Walk loop from Torraltinha
00:56
5.01 mi
5.4 mph
400 ft
400 ft
Expert
3.7
(3)
203
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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7
Falesia Pine Cliff Beach – Devils Parlour Abschlag Weiß loop from Olhos de Água
01:03
5.38 mi
5.1 mph
175 ft
175 ft
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
207
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Lagos Harbour / Promenade view loop from Bairro Chesgal
00:44
4.36 mi
5.9 mph
175 ft
175 ft
Intermediate
4.2
(5)
181
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Steilküste loop from Sagres
01:24
7.44 mi
5.3 mph
475 ft
475 ft
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
159
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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10
Wooden Viewpoint Walk – Holztreppe zum Praia do Camilo loop from Torraltinha
01:43
9.50 mi
5.5 mph
700 ft
700 ft
Ferry
Expert
4.5
(4)
149
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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