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Fort Santa Catarina – Praia da Rocha loop from Portimão

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Fort Santa Catarina – Praia da Rocha loop from Portimão

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Fort Santa Catarina – Praia da Rocha loop from Portimão

00:58

9.25km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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103 m

Church of the Jesuit College in Portimão

Highlight • Religious Site

The Jesuit College in Portimão, also known as Igreja da Misericórdia de Portimão, is an important architectural work from the 17th century. After the 1755 earthquake, the school suffered damage, …

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723 m

Portimão Riverfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

A symbolic place of life in Portimão in the summer. The Riverside Zone, which, it's worth remembering, is on the banks of the Arade River, is quite busy with music and people walking. Some boat excursions also depart from here.

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1.34 km

Cais das Sardinhas (Sardine Pier), Portimão

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A beautiful and well-preserved former fish unloading dock.
It is part of the Portimão Museum and is located in the Portimão marina.

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3.47 km

Fort Santa Catarina

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forte de Santa Catarina, also known as Fortaleza de Santa Catarina de Ribamar, is located in Praia da Rocha, Portimão. It had a defensive function against privateers and pirates. …

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5.62 km

Praia da Rocha

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The Praia da Rocha (rocky beach) is one of the most famous beaches in the Algarve. The coast changes due to erosion as rocks break off again and again.

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5.87 km

Algarve Casino Hotel

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Aging 5-star hotel with beach access

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8.08 km

Canned Fish Workers Monument

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful tribute to the Canning Woman, who was of great importance to Portimão's economy, especially during the dictatorship in the 20th century.

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9.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

2.20 km

1.18 km

168 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

1.53 km

1.25 km

683 m

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