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Albufeira Old Town – Galé Beach loop from Porches

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Bike touring routes & trails
Portugal
Algarve
Porches

Albufeira Old Town – Galé Beach loop from Porches

Moderate

4.3

(7)

26

riders

Albufeira Old Town – Galé Beach loop from Porches

02:51

40.5km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.45 km for 205 m

After 18.0 km for 266 m

After 18.8 km for 253 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

19.3 km

Albufeira Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

invites you to stroll

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2

19.4 km

The Church of São Sebastião is a popular building from the early 18th century. The exterior is characterized by the Manueline side portal and the baroque main portal. Inside, the …

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4

20.3 km

Albufeira Marina, nice harbor in the Algarve, many terraces for a pit stop.

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5

27.6 km

Galé Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beloved, golden sandy beach about 9 kilometers west of Albufeira. It is known for its impressive rock formations, tidal pools, and clear water, and is divided into an eastern …

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6

29.7 km

Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful and well-maintained boardwalk along the coast for cycling, but take it easy as walking is also permitted.

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7

30.3 km

Well-maintained cycle-walking path over boardwalks

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8

35.8 km

Parish Church of Armação de Pêra

Highlight • Religious Site

Also great sidewalk views of the Fortaleza

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40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

11.5 km

2.74 km

2.27 km

1.25 km

250 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

14.7 km

5.93 km

799 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

21°C

12°C

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