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Albufeira aguavelva – Monsaraz Castle loop from Monsaraz

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Albufeira aguavelva – Monsaraz Castle loop from Monsaraz

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Albufeira aguavelva – Monsaraz Castle loop from Monsaraz

01:37

5.50km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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218 m

View from the Monsaraz car park

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At Mapcarta, the viewpoint is called Miradouro do Alqueva. From here, you have panoramic views of Albufeira de Alqueva and the town of Monsaraz.

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Monument to Cante Alentejano

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This is a work of art. It is a tribute to Alentejo singing and is located near the Alqueva Viewpoint, as well as the Rota dos Menires and the Churches of Monsaraz.

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4.91 km

Albufeira aguavelva

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From the castle wall you have a far-reaching view towards the south and southwest.

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5.18 km

Coisas de Monsaraz

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Beautiful and lovingly decorated shop with friendly staff.

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5.22 km

Monsaraz Castle

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Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz, maintains the magic from ancient times like few others in the world. Made of lime and schist, this place whispers us, between the …

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5.34 km

Porta d'Alcoba

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Porta d'Alcoba – a simple castle gate leading to the parking lot. Access to the walled village is through four granite doors.

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5.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

2.34 km

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

856 m

521 m

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

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View from the Monsaraz car park

Monument to Cante Alentejano

Albufeira aguavelva

Coisas de Monsaraz

Monsaraz Castle

Porta d'Alcoba

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