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Richard went for a bike ride
May 15, 2026
From Porto Carvalhoso to Vila Real de Santo António
Excellent ride along mostly tracks and quiet roads. Short section on N125. A few challenging stream crossings which may be impassable in winter.
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Richard went for a bike ride
May 13, 2026
Around Santa Barbara de Nexe
Fairly easy in the hills around Santa Barbara de Nexe. There's a short stretch of very narrow track near the beginning and a lovely long descent in the second half.
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Richard went for a bike ride
May 12, 2026
Porto Carvalhoso - Morenos
Scenic ride on mainly quiet sealed surface but a section on gravel and a short section on main road. Beautiful views around Morenos.
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Richard went for a bike ride
May 5, 2026
Porto Carvalhoso - Bengado - Moncarapacho
A wonderful ride along the tracks between Porto Carvalhoso and Bengado. I took a small detour to the little gem of Barragem De Bengado. After the tile works some quiet rural roads and then a bit of busy main road down into Moncarapacho.
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Richard went for a bike ride
April 14, 2026
To the end of the Earth and back
Easy route from Pousada Sagres to Cabo São Vicente. This wild area at the most south western point of Portugal and Europe loses its magic when you encounter the ramshackle trailers selling tourist tat and hot dogs near the lighthouse. But the sea views are magnificent.
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Richard went gravel riding
April 8, 2026
Faro Island, Ria Formosa, São Lourenço Trail
Easy ride along the Caminho do Ludo through the Ria Formosa to Quinta do Largo. Then on the São Lourenço Trail and back to Faro Island to my favourite café for a beer and tosta mista. The Ria looked glorious today.
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Richard went for a bike ride
April 1, 2026
Cerro de São Miguel
A long steady climb from Moncarapacho for wonderful views from the Cerro de São Miguel. There seems to be some challenging bike and hike trails starting from the top.
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Richard went for a bike ride
March 27, 2026
Moncarapacho, Olhão, Fuzeta
On a beautiful Algarve morning a loop from Moncarapacho taking in a long section of the Ecovia through the salgados and the Ria Formosa. Komoot thinks part of this is off grid but it's actually an established cycleway. Get on it immediately south of the railway crossing at Quelfes.
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Richard went cycling
March 23, 2026
Moncarapacho, Big Mat, Cerro de Sao Miguel
Fairly easy ride with fantastic views from Cerro de São Miguel. A long uphill climb and long freewheel down. E-bike recommended.
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Richard went for a bike ride
March 22, 2026
Around Pocilgais
Fairly easy route in the hills with stunning views. There is a 200 metre section where the track is overgrown and a bit challenging.
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Richard went for a bike ride
March 1, 2026
Carvalhoso Loop
A short ride on tracks up in the hills with beautiful views. Take a short detour to the trig point.
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Richard went for a bike ride
December 26, 2025
Fuzeta to Tavira Salgados and Santa Luzia
Easy bike ride loop following the Ecovia along the Ria Formosa to the salt pans of western Tavira.
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Richard went for a bike ride
October 31, 2025
Porto Carvalhoso to Aguas de Tábuas
Long climb up to Aguas de Tábuas and an exhilarating descent. Aguas de Tábuas is sadly neglected these days.
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Richard went gravel riding
September 4, 2025
Sao Bras - Vilarinhos Loop
A short and easy ride from the car park at Intermarché through São Brás towards Vilarinhos, then back along a long downhill road with magnificent views. Finally through the old town of São Brás.
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Richard went for a bike ride
August 6, 2025
Cabanas de Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António
A wonderful ride mostly along cycleways and minor roads. It includes about 400 metres along the busy N125 but it's easy to cycle along the verge away from the traffic. The route passes though Manta Rota, Altura and Monte Gordo so plenty of cafés. Good food and fabulous view at…
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