Along the Guadiana, the path meanders serenely, following the river's slow rhythm between hills of olive, almond, and fig trees. A former river of fishermen and miners, the Guadiana, called the "river of ducks" by the Romans, continues to connect Alentejo with Algarve and Portugal with Spain, a tranquil mirror of southern history and life.

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Hiking

The Great Guadiana Route (GR15) is a long-distance linear hiking trail (approximately 65 km in the Algarve, with extensions in the Alentejo) that follows the Guadiana River, connecting the Algarve coast (Vila Real de Santo António) to the mountainous interior (Alcoutim and Mértola), crossing diverse landscapes (mountains, Barrocal, coastline), cultural and natural heritage, making it ideal for hiking and mountain biking, with connection points to other routes such as the Via Algarviana (GR13). 👍🥾🦯

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1. Alcoutim Riverside Beach – Castelo de Alcoutim loop from Sanlúcar de Guadiana

11.9km

03:19

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lavajo Menhirs – Alcoutim Riverside Beach loop from Sanlúcar de Guadiana

28.7km

07:59

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Alcoutim – Castelo Velho de Alcoutim loop from Sanlúcar de Guadiana

9.04km

02:31

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.58 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 50 m

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Location: Alcoutim e Pereiro e Pereiro e Pereiro, Algarve, Portugal

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Mirador al río Guadiana

Mirador y castillo de San Marcos

Castelo Velho de Alcoutim

Miradouro do Pontal

View of the Guadiana River

Odeleite Reservoir

Scenic Hiking Trails

Alcoutim Riverside Beach

Torneiro

View of Mértola and the Guadiana Valley

Casa de la Cerva

Cortes Pereiras

Beautiful path along the Guadiana

1. Alcoutim Riverside Beach – Castelo de Alcoutim loop from Sanlúcar de Guadiana

2. Lavajo Menhirs – Alcoutim Riverside Beach loop from Sanlúcar de Guadiana

3. Alcoutim – Castelo Velho de Alcoutim loop from Sanlúcar de Guadiana

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