Castro Marim Castle – Castelo de Alcoutim loop from Vila Real de Santo António

Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Vila Real De Santo António

Castro Marim Castle – Castelo de Alcoutim loop from Vila Real de Santo António

Hard

riders

Castro Marim Castle – Castelo de Alcoutim loop from Vila Real de Santo António

05:32

86.0km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.54 km for 68 m

After 33.9 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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898 m

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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4.57 km

Castro Marim Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the heart of the Algarve, perched on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana River, Castro Marim Castle holds centuries of history and battles. Although human presence …

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34.0 km

Villa Romana do Montinho das Laranjeiras

Nature Reserve

44.0 km

Castelo de Alcoutim

Highlight • Castle

Unfortunately, we were unlucky and were at the castle on a Monday, but it is closed then.

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82.7 km

Igreja Matriz de Castro Marim

Highlight • Religious Site

The two forts are, well, ok. The place is much nicer to visit. The church in the photo, for example, or some side streets nearby. It's worth just walking around a bit

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82.9 km

View of the fortress

Highlight • Castle

Just above the road is this old fortress just before Castro Marim

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84.4 km

Iron Statue of the Cyclist

Highlight • Monument

Nice rest area on the bike path with a statue of a cyclist

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84.9 km

Runner rest area

Highlight • Monument

Nice rest area on the bike path with a runner statue

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85.4 km

Across the Esteiro da Carrasqueira

Highlight • River

The road with cycle and footpath leads over this wide stretch of the river Esteiro da Carrasqueira. There are some rest areas here that offer a beautiful view of the river, which looks like a lake from here.

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86.0 km

End point

Train Station

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