Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.98 km for 98 m

After 11.9 km for 58 m

After 12.0 km for 179 m

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3.80 km

Ecovia do Litoral – Cycling Route Along the Algarve to Spain

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The Ecovias go 214 km along the rocky coast, then along the Sandalgarve, crossing the Ria Formosa Natural Park and ending at the Spanish border. Often poorly signposted, sometimes dirt …

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Dirt Path in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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It's better to follow the road along the coast. The path is difficult to ride continuously on a touring bike. The route is not worth seeing either.

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10.2 km

20% Gradient Climb (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina)

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10.6 km

View of the valley from the road with a 20% gradient, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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Driving down is more pleasant than up (depending on which side you come from).

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10.6 km

Section with contrasts

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First a steep descent, then further on cobblestones, then a gravel road with a steep ascent - what more could you want!

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11.6 km

Salema Beach

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A former small fishing village, Salema now welcomes tourists from all over the world. In its picturesque little streets, shops and services abound.

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12.8 km

View of Salema and the Atlantic Ocean

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32.8 km

Sagres Cycle Path

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Following wind, down hill, smooth tarmac : 40km/hr no pedaling for 3km

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59.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

18.8 km

3.55 km

2.35 km

931 m

101 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

3.16 km

2.12 km

1.57 km

975 m

163 m

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19 %

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View of Salema and the Atlantic Ocean

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