Bordeira Beach Lagoon – Amado Beach loop from Praia da Bordeira

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Algarve

Bordeira

Bordeira Beach Lagoon – Amado Beach loop from Praia da Bordeira

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Bordeira Beach Lagoon – Amado Beach loop from Praia da Bordeira

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11.7km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.96 km for 102 m

After 5.12 km for 64 m

After 6.00 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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225 m

Bordeira Beach Lagoon

Highlight • Beach

Invites you to rest. Rough sea, calm and warm lagoon, plus a huge sandy beach.

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854 m

Bordeira Beach, nearby the village of Carrapateira, extends over a broad stretch of sand, that is one of the largest on the Algarve coast during low tide. A small river reaches the sea here and often forms a lagoon.

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1.73 km

Fishermen's Trail – Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

Highlight • Trail

Amazing cliffs, impressive sea views.

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3.04 km

View of the cliffs at Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful area in a fantastic setting.

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3.91 km

View of the Cliffs at Pontal da Carrapateira

Highlight • Viewpoint

A hiking trail leads from Carrapateira via Praia da Bordeira beach and Cape Pontal da Carrapateira to Praia do Amado beach. Beautiful rocks - orange to red.

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5.15 km

Ruins of the Islamic Fishermen's Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins, attributed to the 12th century, indicate that it was a former fishing village devoted to the seasonal exploitation of marine resources, in conjunction with agriculture and pastoralism. From …

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5.18 km

View of Amado Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful beaches around Aljezur and clear, great water with beautiful waves for surfers. Even at high tide the beach is nice and wide!

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6.00 km

Amado Beach

Highlight • Beach

Well-known surfing beach - with surfing school. Location of the film "A Summer in the Algarve". The red rocks at the northern end of the beach are characteristic.

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

2.68 km

997 m

220 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

1.69 km

1.05 km

863 m

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 1 November

26°C

8°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 22, 2023,Portugal_ An der Küste bei Carrapateira

A pleasure ride on the coast at Carrapateira at a cool 23 degrees

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February 3, 2024,Traumschleife an der West Algarve

Hello Komootler, there is a small coastal road in the West Algarve that is an absolute highlight. It is part of the E1 cycle path. There are many viewing points here, with wooden walkways leading to them. The water level was favorable and I was able to start with a swim on the beach. Then we went on the dream …

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