Tide Mill of Ria Formosa – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Estação Ferroviária de Olhão

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Portugal

Algarve

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Tide Mill of Ria Formosa – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Estação Ferroviária de Olhão

Easy

4.4

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183

hikers

Tide Mill of Ria Formosa – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Estação Ferroviária de Olhão

00:49

3.20km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 153 m for 54 m

Customers only

After 291 m for 123 m

Customers only

After 543 m for 286 m

Customers only

After 898 m for 388 m

Customers only

After 1.53 km for 462 m

Customers only

After 2.63 km for 574 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

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48 m

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

3.50€ entrance fee

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478 m

Tide Mill of Ria Formosa

Highlight • Monument

The park itself is very nice, the tidal mill is something you will not find everywhere.

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1.39 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the small mill museum you can learn a lot about the operation and the function of the tidal mills.

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1.95 km

Flamingo Habitat in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Lake

2.09 km

Roman Garum Production Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The flamingos were special - especially when they fly

Tip by

2.10 km

Roman Salting Tanks

Highlight • Historical Site

3.20 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.17 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.02 km

264 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

22°C

18°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 23, 2024,Das ist der Weg: Schöner Spaziergang durch den Naturpark Rio Formosa mit Vögeln, Krabben und viel Natur

A beautiful walk through the Rio Formosa National Park with great views of the sea, lots of small busy crabs and impressive birds. Two hours that are worth it for nature-conscious people 🦀🦤🌺

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November 21, 2022,Rundwanderung durch den Naturpark Ria Formosa

Entry costs €2.80 per person but it's worth it

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April 13, 2023,In Portugal: Ausflug nach Olhao mit Besuch des Umweltbildungszentrum - Naturpark Ria Formosa

Attempts are made on the park grounds to provide visitors with representative insights into the region's natural areas and culture. There is a large information center on the site with information on geology, flora and fauna, history and the economy (fishing, shellfish farming, etc.).
The whole thing is getting a bit old and is obviously less frequented than originally thought. …

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August 31, 2022,Ria Formosa- Centro de Educacao Ambiental de Marim - Runde

A very informative little group. Well organized: at the parking lot you get an overview plan and explanations and then you only have to follow the arrows😊

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