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Monte Gordo Boardwalk – Altura Beach loop from Altura

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Portugal
Algarve
Altura

Monte Gordo Boardwalk – Altura Beach loop from Altura

Hard

3.5

(8)

33

hikers

Monte Gordo Boardwalk – Altura Beach loop from Altura

06:07

23.9km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Sapais de Castro Marim

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.2 km

Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Salt Pans

Highlight • Natural Monument

The earth cracked by salt takes on amazing colors

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2

10.6 km

A large area is divided into plots, which is filled with salt water.
These shallow areas contain plenty of food for the migratory birds.
Many species of birds have found their habitat in these waters, including the shy flamingos.

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3

10.9 km

Unique bird sanctuary, we were able to observe a number of flamingos 🤩🥰🤩

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4

12.5 km

Very interesting figures are placed along the street and pedestrian path.
They are probably intended to encourage people to move more on foot and by bike.

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5

14.5 km

When walking on the beach, take the ebb and flow of the tides into account.

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16.8 km

Praia de Monte Gordo

Beach

7

17.4 km

Fiele fishermen earn their day-to-day living by catching fish.
A plane is set up with boats. The boats are decorated with flags of different colors.

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19.2 km

Praia do Cabeço

Beach

9

21.5 km

Monte Gordo Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

There are many Dutch people in Monte Gordo, also called little Holland, so if you don't want to meet compatriots, avoid

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10

22.1 km

Altura Beach

Highlight • Beach

Forever sand as far as the eye can see

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

4.51 km

3.87 km

3.02 km

1.90 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

7.35 km

6.45 km

4.25 km

3.05 km

2.81 km

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Comments

March 13, 2024,Salines Hike
The gravel path from the Salines to the N1256 road now has a large gate on it.
It was a beautiful day today and I had a lovely walk
It was very muddy along the salt pans, you need to wear good walking shoes

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