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Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

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Portugal

Algarve

Portimão

Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

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Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

01:25

5.45km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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492 m

Clifftop Trail between Praia do Vau and Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Trail

Take a tour of the cliff, then back across the fine sandy beach, then you can enjoy both perspectives.

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1.31 km

Praia da Rocha Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful stretch of beach with cheap beach bars.

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2.61 km

Santa Catarina Fortress

Highlight • Castle

View from the harbor / beach up to the medieval fortress.

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2.98 km

Public Toilets at the Harbor

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There are free public toilets at the harbor between the restaurants.

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3.16 km

Fort Santa Catarina

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forte de Santa Catarina, also known as Fortaleza de Santa Catarina de Ribamar, is located in Praia da Rocha, Portimão. It had a defensive function against privateers and pirates. …

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3.17 km

View of Portimão Marina and Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.72 km

Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Beach

4.76 km

View of Praia da Rocha from Miradouro dos Três Castelos

Highlight • Viewpoint

A narrow trail leads out to the edge of this narrow rock formation, jutting out far onto the beach. Erosion has cut an enormous arch through the castle-like cliff, creating …

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

614 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

1.21 km

776 m

117 m

Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

29°C

18°C

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Praia da Rocha Promenade – Fort Santa Catarina loop from Estádio Municipal de Portimão

Clifftop Trail between Praia do Vau and Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha Promenade

Santa Catarina Fortress

Public Toilets at the Harbor

Fort Santa Catarina

View of Portimão Marina and Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha

View of Praia da Rocha from Miradouro dos Três Castelos

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