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Faro (São Pedro)

Ria Formosa Salt Pans – Saltworks trail loop from Faro

Faro (São Pedro)

Ria Formosa Salt Pans – Saltworks trail loop from Faro

Easy

3.0

(1)

9

riders

Ria Formosa Salt Pans – Saltworks trail loop from Faro

01:34

23.1km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.18 km

Aeroporto Salt Pans

Highlight • Natural

2

10.4 km

Flamingos in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Lake

3

11.3 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

The Ecovia do Litoral by the Ria Formosa is part of the long-distance cycling and hiking route that crosses the entire Algarve (and is part of the EuroVelo 1 - …

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4

11.9 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful, well-maintained boardwalk, great for cycling

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5

12.5 km

Cycle path on the boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Look out for Spoonbill, Flamingo etc

Tip by

6

16.4 km

Ria Formosa Salt Pans

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful path. Easily passable. You can see flamingos.

Tip by

7

18.3 km

Saltworks trail

Highlight • Trail

Gravel riding along the salt pans, a very beautiful path.

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B

23.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

5.02 km

3.84 km

3.76 km

2.84 km

245 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

6.05 km

3.09 km

1.45 km

668 m

102 m

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