Galé Beach – Salgados Lagoon loop from Praia da Galé (leste)

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Galé Beach – Salgados Lagoon loop from Praia da Galé (leste)

Hard

4.5

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Galé Beach – Salgados Lagoon loop from Praia da Galé (leste)

02:42

10.4km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.12 km for 99 m

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772 m

Galé Beach

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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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1.72 km

Boardwalk to the Beach

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Pleasant access to the beach.

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1.82 km

Viewpoint and Benches on the Boardwalk

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A nice place for a break overlooking the sea...

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2.49 km

Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk

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

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3.75 km

Birdwatching at Lagoa dos Salgados

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A scenic highlight in the Algarve. Here, in the hinterland of Praia Grande, the Lagoa dos Salgados spreads out, one of the most important freshwater wetlands in the Algarve. Worthwhile …

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4.97 km

Ruins of the Windmill

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In addition to the ruins of old windmills, you can see the roundabout where the grain was threshed.

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7.49 km

Salgados Lagoon

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The Lagoa dos Salgados near Albufeira contains tangible geological evidence of the devastating tsunami that followed the great earthquake of November 1, 1755.

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9.08 km