Faro Marina – Faro - Gateway to the Old Town loop from Bom João

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Portugal

Algarve

Faro (Sé)

Faro Marina – Faro - Gateway to the Old Town loop from Bom João

Moderate

5.0

(33)

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Faro Marina – Faro - Gateway to the Old Town loop from Bom João

02:11

32.9km

80m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Coastal Gate 🏰 Faro Castle

Highlight • Castle

1.71 km

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve

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Algarve Living Science Centre
Science and knowledge
With the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic Ocean so close, the Algarve Living Science Centre has an exhibition dedicated to the sea. How …

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19.3 km

Flamingos in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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23.2 km

Ruins behind the airport

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At the salt pans behind the airport there are these ruins of houses decorated with graffiti

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25.4 km

Saltworks trail

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

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31.1 km

Faro Marina

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For many, Faro is just the starting point for the Algarve holiday. Faro is also worth a visit with its pretty downtown and beautiful marina.

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31.2 km

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town

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Faro has a beautiful and picturesque old town with good restaurants and cafes! There are also interesting shopping opportunities!

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31.8 km

Fishermen's Memorial of Faro

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Michael Pease, a Briton living in Lagos, designed this monument to honor the Faro fishermen who rescued American airmen from Faro in the winter of 1943.

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32.9 km

End point

Train Station

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