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Fennel Dam – Arade Dam loop from Silves

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Portugal

Algarve

Silves

Fennel Dam – Arade Dam loop from Silves

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Fennel Dam – Arade Dam loop from Silves

03:38

48.2km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.0 km for 224 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.97 km

Holiday Home with Pool and Orange Tree

Highlight • Structure

House with its own pool and its own orange tree

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15.8 km

Fennel Dam

Highlight • Monument

It's impossible to miss this dam: the enormous stone and cement wall in the middle of the mountains invites you to stop for a moment and admire its grandeur. There's …

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19.6 km

Watch Out for the Fish Mural

Highlight • Monument

22.2 km

Albufeira do Funcho

Lake

25.6 km

Funcho Dam (Arade River Reservoir)

Highlight • Lake

The Arade River is one of the longest in the Algarve, flowing into Portimão. The Funcho Dam, created mainly to feed the region's agricultural production, turns this section of the …

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32.5 km

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can find interesting rock tombs from the Gothic period. Cafe Silva opposite is recommended.

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35.6 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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45.3 km

Misericórdia Church, Silves

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in the middle of the 16th century. The portal, which is integrated into a sober facade without any other conspicuous decorative elements, has been preserved.
The interior of the …

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45.9 km

View of Silves

Highlight • Viewpoint

48.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

12.9 km

6.49 km

3.35 km

288 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

13.6 km

2.51 km

413 m

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Fennel Dam – Arade Dam loop from Silves

Holiday Home with Pool and Orange Tree

Fennel Dam

Watch Out for the Fish Mural

Funcho Dam (Arade River Reservoir)

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Arade Dam

Misericórdia Church, Silves

View of Silves

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