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Algar Seco – Carvoeiro Beach loop from Alfanzina Lighthouse

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Algar Seco – Carvoeiro Beach loop from Alfanzina Lighthouse

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Algar Seco – Carvoeiro Beach loop from Alfanzina Lighthouse

01:12

24.7km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.12 km for 99 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.83 km

Algar Seco

Highlight • Gorge

A series of rugged rocks and caves, carved over hundreds of years by the wind, and natural pools of incredibly blue water. The holes in the rocks give them the appearance of windows and balconies.

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2

2.73 km

Carvoeiro Beach

Highlight • Beach

The center, dominated by the hotel's own small beach and the colorful houses is very handsome and a true postcard

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3

8.72 km

View of Ferragudo Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good asphalt with a nice descent from Carvoeiro.

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4

10.9 km

Praia da Angrinha and Castelo de São João de Arade

Highlight • Beach

This wide sandy beach below the Ferragudo town in the protected Rio Arade estuary is towered over the south end by the decorative Castelo de São João de Arade, a …

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5

12.3 km

Ferragudo Campground Beach ⛱️

Highlight • Beach

The large campground in the protected Rio Arade estuary across from the old town is hugged by a sandy beach mostly used by mooring small boats

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6

17.3 km

Sesmarias Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Water tower next to Pias Pass, 85m above sea level.

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7

17.4 km

Pias Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Pias is 85 m high. What the stone is supposed to say is not revealed to me. To the northeast great departure direction Lagoa.

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B

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

2.26 km

309 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

1.34 km

440 m

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