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Portugal
Algarve
Vila Real De Santo António

View of the Beliche Dam – Castro Marim Salt Pans loop from Vila Real de Santo António

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Road cycling routes
Portugal
Algarve
Vila Real De Santo António

View of the Beliche Dam – Castro Marim Salt Pans loop from Vila Real de Santo António

Hard

5

riders

View of the Beliche Dam – Castro Marim Salt Pans loop from Vila Real de Santo António

04:26

86.0km

1,320m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

638 m

Bike path between Vila Real de Santo António and Castro Mar

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path is very well designed, it is illuminated during the night 🌃 and has spectacular scenery.

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2

1.53 km

Statue overlooking the landscapes of Sapal Natural Park. There's a good cycle path right next to it.

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3

14.4 km

View of the Beliche Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

The descent from the other side of the dam should be considered OFF-ROAD as it is falling apart… The view of the dam from this side is great…

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15.8 km

View of the Beliche Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

16.5 km

View of the Odeleite Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point on the road you have a privileged panorama of Albufeira de Beliche. It is the first moment that the dam emerges after leaving the parking lot.

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6

69.1 km

Café Paragem Obrigatória

Highlight • Cafe

Good to take a break. I haven't tried food

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82.8 km

Falcão Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Noble house dating back to the 17th century and belonging to the Falcão family.

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8

83.2 km

Castro Marim Salt Pans

Highlight • Structure

Saltworks where salt is extracted using traditional methods.

The saltworks are located in the Sapal Natural Park.

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86.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.8 km

6.10 km

703 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.7 km

16.9 km

152 m

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Friday 29 May

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