View from Sítio da Picota – Panoramic View of the Algarve loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

View from Sítio da Picota – Panoramic View of the Algarve loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

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View from Sítio da Picota – Panoramic View of the Algarve loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

04:10

82.3km

1,370m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

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 82.4 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.1 km

Brilliant Café

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Amazing toasties

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18.3 km

View from Sítio da Picota

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It goes up steeply, but it's worth it, the view is gigantic.

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18.9 km

Panoramic View of the Algarve

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It's a steep climb but worth it for the views.

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38.5 km

Alto do Malhão

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41.5 km

Alto do Malhão

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A difficult climb, in Serra do Caldeirão, which leads to a high point with a fantastic view over the Algarve mountains.

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42.1 km

View of the Hills

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Beautiful view

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42.1 km

Café and Pastries at Caldeirão

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One of the few opportunities in the area to have a coffee while enjoying the magnificent view.

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42.1 km

Alto do Malhão

Highlight • Summit

82.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.9 km

5.29 km

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.5 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

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View from Sítio da Picota – Panoramic View of the Algarve loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

Brilliant Café

View from Sítio da Picota

Panoramic View of the Algarve

Alto do Malhão

Alto do Malhão

View of the Hills

Café and Pastries at Caldeirão

Alto do Malhão

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