Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.22 km

Wooden boardwalk in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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7.55 km

Ria Formosa Waymarked Trail

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A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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7.77 km

Ecovía do litoral 🚴 Fuseta - Olhão

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Well-maintained gravel trail along the coastal wetlands

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14.0 km

Salt Pans of the Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Very large areas for sea salt production. Very good air.

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18.2 km

Ria Formosa, Torre d'Aires 🏰 EcoVia Do Litoral

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Torre de Aires (also known as Torre d'Aires or Aires Gonçalves) is a site the village of Luz de Tavira. This village was part of the defense system of the …

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35.7 km

Ribeira dos Mosqueiros 🌉 Ecovía do Litoral

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Wooden boardwalks and bridges guide the excellent gravel trail across the coastal wetlands and river estuaries.

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39.1 km

Salt Pans and Birdwatching in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Road has split. Take care.

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45.5 km

Old salt pans in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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46.6 km

Ria Formosa Special Protection Area

Nature Reserve

52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

16.7 km

7.58 km

6.48 km

3.43 km

279 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

15.1 km

9.28 km

7.53 km

364 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 April

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Old salt pans in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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