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Portugal
Algarve
Almancil

Ruins behind the airport – Saltworks trail loop from H06

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Portugal
Algarve
Almancil

Ruins behind the airport – Saltworks trail loop from H06

Easy

3.0

(2)

18

riders

Ruins behind the airport – Saltworks trail loop from H06

01:23

19.3km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.46 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

Coastal park with excellent firm dirt trails and some board walks on both sides of the lagoon

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2

1.59 km

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Highlight • Bridge

Both pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to use these wooden walkways over the dunes 😎

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3

1.69 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to observe birds, but be here very early before the trail gets busy with runners, hikers, and bikers

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4

2.80 km

Ludo 🌊 Baião Tidal Channel, Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has a fantastic view. I do recommend to do it in a very early morning by dawn if possible

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5

4.61 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

It's worth taking the causeway across the Estero Baião to the sandy banks of Ilha de Faro.

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6

7.09 km

Ruins behind the airport

Highlight • Structure

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

Translated by Google •

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7

9.24 km

Saltworks trail

Highlight • Trail

Here you can ride on beautiful single trails behind the airport through the salt flats. Very beautiful!!!

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8

15.8 km

Flamingos in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Lake

B

19.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

2.71 km

2.02 km

1.49 km

1.32 km

107 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

5.93 km

4.39 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

23°C

19°C

12 %

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