Luz Beach – Camilo Beach loop from Salema

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Luz Beach – Camilo Beach loop from Salema

Hard

4.8

(8)

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Luz Beach – Camilo Beach loop from Salema

03:14

49.6km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.6 km for 174 m

After 23.9 km for 221 m

After 24.5 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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92 m

Salema Beach

Highlight • Beach

A former small fishing village, Salema now welcomes tourists from all over the world. In its picturesque little streets, shops and services abound.

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3.07 km

View of Boca do Rio beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bend is located on a road parallel to the main road, so it is a little quieter here.

From this curve, you have a beautiful view of the beautiful beach.

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11.1 km

Luz Beach

Highlight • Beach

…Luz is a beautiful village with a sandy beach! It is an ideal starting point for day trips along the coast! 🥾 There is a good bus connection!

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19.0 km

Ponta da Piedade Rock Arches

Highlight • Natural Monument

19.9 km

Camilo Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

To visit Praia do Camilo you need to descend a wooden staircase with 225 steps. Because this beach is facing East, it's in the shade towards the end of the day, so best to go in the morning.

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21.4 km

Lagos

Highlight • Settlement

The city is inextricably linked to Portuguese seafaring. The statue shows Henry the Navigator with a sextant in his hand. He was buried here. Also other seafarers who sailed from …

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22.5 km

Lagos Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful old town with many narrow, pretty streets on the hill. Due to the numerous tourists and the rather limited space, a visit by bike is not recommended.

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