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Tavira (Santa Maria)

Ecovia Cycle Path – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Porta Nova

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Tavira (Santa Maria)

Ecovia Cycle Path – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Porta Nova

Moderate

4.5

(16)

104

riders

Ecovia Cycle Path – Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira loop from Porta Nova

02:37

43.4km

230m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.4 km for 69 m

After 18.6 km for 69 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.54 km

Forte de Cacela

Highlight • Castle

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

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2

10.0 km

Orange Grove Gravel Road in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Trail

3

14.8 km

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4

18.5 km

Cool spot by the wooden walkway just before the beach

Highlight • Cafe

It's a good place to take a break and drink a beer or two ;-)

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5

25.0 km

Ecovia Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

fine gravel, suitable for every type of bike

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6

42.3 km

Jardim da Alagoa 🌴 Statue of Dom Marcelino Franco

Highlight • Monument

Small park in downtown Tavira, a couple of blocks north of the Rio Gilao. At the center is this statue inaugurated in 1971, in honour of Dom Marcelino Franco, Algarve bishop.

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7

42.5 km

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

Highlight • Bridge

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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8

42.9 km

Dr. António Padinha Square and São Paulo Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice square and church in Tavira

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B

43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

13.9 km

6.61 km

488 m

433 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

10.8 km

6.42 km

3.31 km

880 m

< 100 m

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Comments

May 19, 2024,🇵🇹 Monta Rota - Tavira and back

Beautiful tour through the dune area (only partially suitable for cycling) and the salt pans between Monta Rota and Tavira.

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