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Portugal
Algarve
Faro (Sé)

Vila Real de Santo António – Castro Marim Castle loop from Bom João

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Road cycling routes
Portugal
Algarve
Faro (Sé)

Vila Real de Santo António – Castro Marim Castle loop from Bom João

Moderate

4.0

(1)

89

riders

Vila Real de Santo António – Castro Marim Castle loop from Bom João

04:59

121km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.6 km for 68 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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30.6 km

Tavira Railway Bridge

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The metal railroad bridge crosses the Gilão River.

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2

31.2 km

Former military bridge built in 1990 as a temporary solution, following damage caused by a flood, but in the end it operated for more than 25 years.

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3

42.8 km

Cacela Velha is a small and unique historical place, bordered to the south by a fortress and to the east and west by the parish cemetery overlooking the Ria Formosa.

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55.4 km

Mata Nacional das Dunas Litorais de Vila Real de Santo António

Forest

5

58.2 km

Vila Real de Santo António

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In the 18th century, the village of Santo António de Arenilha was swallowed by the sea and sand. Vila Real de Santo António was then built: it was important to …

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60.1 km

Very interesting figures are placed along the street and pedestrian path.
They are probably intended to encourage people to move more on foot and by bike.

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60.6 km

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

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61.8 km

Castro Marim Salt Pans

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Saltworks where salt is extracted using traditional methods.

The saltworks are located in the Sapal Natural Park.

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62.7 km

Castro Marim Castle

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In the heart of the Algarve, perched on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana River, Castro Marim Castle holds centuries of history and battles. Although human presence …

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121 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.6 km

36.2 km

10.8 km

4.90 km

323 m

282 m

Surfaces

114 km

6.04 km

667 m

282 m

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Monday 8 June

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