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: March 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.4 km for 69 m

After 18.6 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.54 km

Forte de Cacela

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

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10.0 km

Orange Grove Gravel Road in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

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14.8 km

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

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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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18.5 km

Cool spot by the wooden walkway just before the beach

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

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25.0 km

Ecovia Cycle Path

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fine gravel, suitable for every type of bike

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42.1 km

Tavira Roman Bridge and the Gilão River

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Former military bridge built in 1990 as a temporary solution, following damage caused by a flood, but in the end it operated for more than 25 years.

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42.7 km

Jardim da Alagoa 🌴 Statue of Dom Marcelino Franco

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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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42.9 km

Old/Roman Bridge 🌉 Tavira

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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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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

13.9 km

7.03 km

481 m

433 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

10.8 km

7.03 km

3.21 km

880 m

141 m

Elevation

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Forte de Cacela

Orange Grove Gravel Road in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

Cool spot by the wooden walkway just before the beach

Ecovia Cycle Path

Tavira Roman Bridge and the Gilão River

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