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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). 👍🥾🦯

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.

In the images, what you see most are pine trees, not cork oaks. These are still beautiful images.👍🥾

Alternative to the beach. In summer hot but windy, take water with you. Towards the end nice bar with kind People to have some drink!

At the eastern end of the route, the road follows the Guadiana River. In this same area there is the Miradouro do Pontal. From here you have a beautiful and privileged view of Rio. Great stopping point before starting the return journey.

The Terras da Ordem National Forest is located in Castro Marim and is distinguished by its diversity of flora and fauna. The name comes from its connection with the Order of Christ. The vegetation is predominantly Mediterranean, with stone pine, cork oak and other species, especially near watercourses. The lands, fertile and riverside, are marked by human presence through vegetable gardens and water mills.

The cork oak is notable for its bark, from which cork is extracted, and pine trees are often found in coastal and inland landscapes in southern Portugal, adapted to sandy soils and a climate with hot, dry summers.

The cork oak is notable for its bark, from which cork is extracted, and pine trees are often found in coastal and inland landscapes in southern Portugal, adapted to sandy soils and a climate with hot, dry summers.