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Algarve

Faro (São Pedro)

Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Faro

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Hiking trails & Routes

Portugal

Algarve

Faro (São Pedro)

Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Faro

Moderate

4.0

(13)

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Faro

04:38

18.3km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

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1.11 km

Metal Sculptures of Cyclists and Hikers in Algarve

Highlight • Monument

On the cycle path next to the roundabout there are some cyclists' works of art.

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1.79 km

Natural Auditorium of Ribeiro de Faro Park

Highlight • Structure

Modern and walkable art installations in Parque Ribeirinho de Faro.

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7.51 km

So Close to the Planes

Highlight • Viewpoint

What an experience! You can get so close to the airplanes here! But be careful!!: it's a busy road and a bike path, so please be mindful and respect each other.

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8.26 km

View of Planes Landing at Faro Airport from the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Faro Airport is located very close to the nature reserve. The background noise of the planes taking off and landing is quite disturbing, at least at the beginning of the …

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8.36 km

Crabs in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

When we walked past here, it was low tide and we could see countless crabs.

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8.40 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very calm National Park near the Faro airport. You can watch wild flamingos there and salt extraction pits. On the other side is the beach and I can only recommend a round tour.

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