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Atalaia Geodetic Landmark

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Atalaia Geodetic Landmark

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Atalaia Geodetic Landmark

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Location: Lagos (Santa Maria), Algarve, Portugal

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1. Atalaia Geodetic Landmark – Ponte Dona Maria, Lagos loop from Valverde

27.9km

01:58

360m

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2. Atalaia Geodetic Landmark – Praia da Luz Beach Promenade loop from Luz

43.5km

02:47

550m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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CyclingAlgarve

November 30, 2022

The geodesic landmark of Atalaia, high above Luz, was built in 1926. At 108 m (360 feet), the site offers sweeping views along the coast and marks the highest point on the Algarve coastline. The trig point was used back in the day for surveying purposes but is now used by hikers for navigation. It is one of Portugal's +/- 9,000 geodetic landmarks. Geodetic markers are signals that indicate an exact cartographic position and form part of a triangulation network with other geodesic markers. Usually, they are installed in high and isolated places with a clear line of sight to other vertices. Although locals call it "the Monument", it has no historic meaning. Another such marker is the Torre de Aspa on the Costa Vicentina coast, about 5Km from Vila do Bispo, with a nice 360º view.

CyclingAlgarve

April 12, 2025

Looks white again after a recent paint job.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Lagos (Santa Maria), Algarve, Portugal

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Atalaia Geodetic Landmark

1. Atalaia Geodetic Landmark – Ponte Dona Maria, Lagos loop from Valverde

2. Atalaia Geodetic Landmark – Praia da Luz Beach Promenade loop from Luz

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