Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.5 km for 73 m

After 30.6 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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774 m

Faro Marina

Highlight • Structure

For many, Faro is just the starting point for the Algarve holiday. Faro is also worth a visit with its pretty downtown and beautiful marina.

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866 m

Arco da Vila, Faro

Highlight • Monument

he "City Archway" or "The Gate to the Old Town" was erected at the beginning of the 19th century on a medieval entrance portal by order of Bishop D. Francisco …

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1.12 km

Municipal Museum of Faro (Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção)

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent museum housed in an old monastery, presenting the origins and history of Faro, from Roman times to contemporary times.

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7.50 km

Ecovia do Algarve: Section Between Faro and Olhão (Parque Natural da Ria Formosa)

Highlight • Cycleway

..the cycle path ends shortly afterwards and you have to take the busy road...

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7.93 km

Cycle Path Through Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path through beautiful nature.

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19.1 km

Olhão Market Hall

Highlight • Monument

The market is always full of people and there is delicious food here.
You can buy fish but also eat it straight away, great

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19.7 km

Main Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

Highlight • Religious Site

Cute square framed by the Museum and church on opposite sides.

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21.7 km

Salt Pans of Olhão

Highlight • Structure

It's worth the detour, we can hopefully spot some flamingos and other birds. It's a shame that the single track is not yet completed.

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32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

10.8 km

4.34 km

4.32 km

2.08 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

4.55 km

2.18 km

1.69 km

266 m

180 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 April

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