Faro Marina – Faro Old Town loop from Bom João

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Portugal

Algarve

Faro (Sé)

Faro Marina – Faro Old Town loop from Bom João

Easy

3.9

(16)

141

riders

Faro Marina – Faro Old Town loop from Bom João

01:21

21.1km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.60 km

Municipal Museum of Faro (Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção)

Highlight • Historical Site

Excellent museum housed in an old monastery, presenting the origins and history of Faro, from Roman times to contemporary times.

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2.15 km

Faro Marina

Highlight • Structure

For many, Faro is just the starting point for the Algarve holiday. Faro is also worth a visit with its pretty downtown and beautiful marina.

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2.84 km

Faro Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The start of my bike tour in Faro. I was really surprised by the attractive old town with a lot of flair. Nice shops and restaurants, many young people, old …

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8.41 km

Rotunda Aeroporto - Sul Pedestrian and Cycle Overpass

Highlight • Bridge

For cyclists and pedestrians, do not hesitate to take this ramp

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9.76 km

Airport Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

A cycle path that runs from the airport to Faro.

It's one of the few good cycle paths in Portugal.

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11.1 km

Cycle path on the boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Look out for Spoonbill, Flamingo etc

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12.2 km

Flamingos in Ria Formosa

Highlight • Natural

Here you can watch 🦩

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17.1 km

Sculptures on the Ecovia de Faro

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Fantastic way to see another side to Faro that you would not if it weren’t for the bike. This is a must do trip and really worth the effort. Fantastic nature along the way and memorable.

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