Paderne's Medieval Bridge – View of Paderne loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

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Portugal

Algarve

Albufeira

Paderne's Medieval Bridge – View of Paderne loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

Moderate

riders

Paderne's Medieval Bridge – View of Paderne loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

02:55

39.4km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2 m for 13 m

After 39.4 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Singletrack Trail in Ribeira de Quarteira

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Wild Algarve mountains. physical preparation has to be very good.

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Paderne's Medieval Bridge

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Also known as the Castle Bridge, the Paderne Medieval Bridge is a construction from the Middle Ages - despite its shape characteristic of Roman constructions. In 2002 there was an intervention to rehabilitate the bridge.

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6.73 km

Roman Bridge with Fortress

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Just get off ☺️

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9.42 km

Fonte de Paderne

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Before the existence of water distribution systems, the Paderne Fountain served as a water supply and public washing place. It was also a social gathering place. In the 20th century, …

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11.2 km

View of Paderne

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Just after leaving Paderne, you can see quite clearly from the road. Paderne is a small but friendly village. This place gives a dimension of the peaceful feeling that the place conveys.

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11.6 km

Ribeira de Algibre

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Nice to cross the water, but no water due to drought, go in January to see water in the river (rainy season).

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16.4 km

Algribre Waterfall

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A small but very beautiful waterfall. The volume of water can vary a lot (sometimes in the same day), so it is possible to find it both very flowing and dry (see photos).

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26.6 km