Hiking loop from Vila Real de Santo António

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Portugal

Algarve

Vila Real De Santo António

Hiking loop from Vila Real de Santo António

Moderate

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Hiking loop from Vila Real de Santo António

03:44

14.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Sapais de Castro Marim

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.54 km

Birdwatching Tower – Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unique bird sanctuary, we were able to observe a number of flamingos 🤩🥰🤩

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2.85 km

Flamingos in the Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Salt Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A large area is divided into plots, which is filled with salt water.
These shallow areas contain plenty of food for the migratory birds.
Many species of birds have found their habitat in these waters, including the shy flamingos.

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3.21 km

Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Salt Pans

Highlight • Natural Monument

The earth cracked by salt takes on amazing colors

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10.5 km

Church of Our Lady of the Martyrs of Castro Marim

Highlight • Religious Site

The current basilica was designed by Reinaldo Manuel dos Santos and was consecrated in March 1784. The single-nave church is framed by eight side chapels. It is lined with marble on the inside and has numerous statues and paintings.

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11.6 km

Metal Sculptures in Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Monument

The human figures are set up in any number of places. They are welded together from "discs" and symbolize athletes, sometimes a cyclist, sometimes a runner, etc. It looks impressive and interesting.

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13.1 km

Roadside Sculptures – Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Monument

Very interesting figures are placed along the street and pedestrian path.
They are probably intended to encourage people to move more on foot and by bike.

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13.8 km

View of Castro Marim from the Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.2 km

Vila Real de Santo António Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

From the train station Vila Real de Santo Antonio you can go by train or by bus.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

3.75 km

1.93 km

1.58 km

1.55 km

594 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

3.93 km

2.56 km

691 m

527 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

July 3, 2022,Algarve, Randonnée au départ de Castro Marim dans la réserve

Very easy walk but a bit monotonous. You can see different birds, especially from the observatory. Unfortunately, it ends with 3 km of road, part of which has no pavement.

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September 30, 2021,Portugal, Algarve, Castro Marim

Much of the tour was on the country road. We could see flamingos in the nature park. We didn't like the place Castro Marim. The Castro itself is more likely to be used for events. The only good things about it were old paved paths and some old wall remnants.

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