Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 957 m for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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814 m

Misericórdia Church, Tavira

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The Church of Misericordia is located in the center of the old town above the central Republic Square. The main façade is considered one of the finest examples of Portuguese …

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Republic Square ⛲ Tavira

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This town square on the Rio Gilão riverfront served as Tavira's promenade and a marketplace for centuries, with vendors selling fish and fruit, as well as slaves in the dark …

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1.05 km

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

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Despite its name, the bridge itself is neither Roman nor has a Roman origin. It was built when Tavira belonged to al-Andalus (the Islamic Domain of Iberia), most probably in …

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1.27 km

Tavira Roman Bridge and the Gilão River

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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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8.08 km

Forte de Cacela

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Somewhat hidden in a hollow, on the edge of Cabanas, is a well-preserved fort.

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9.55 km

Orange Grove Gravel Road in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

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14.3 km

Cacela Velha Algarve Portugal

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Beautiful view point just 150 metres off the Ecovia do Litoral Good place for a coffee or beer

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14.3 km

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

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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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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

10.8 km

5.15 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

10.5 km

4.65 km

1.41 km

376 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 April

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Misericórdia Church, Tavira

Republic Square ⛲ Tavira

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

Tavira Roman Bridge and the Gilão River

Forte de Cacela

Orange Grove Gravel Road in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Cacela Velha Algarve Portugal

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

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