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Algarve

Faro (São Pedro)

Cycle path on the boardwalk – Ria Formosa Beach loop from Faro

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Bike touring routes & trails

Portugal

Algarve

Faro (São Pedro)

Cycle path on the boardwalk – Ria Formosa Beach loop from Faro

Easy

4.5

(37)

200

riders

Cycle path on the boardwalk – Ria Formosa Beach loop from Faro

01:47

22.5km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Cycle path on the boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Look out for Spoonbill, Flamingo etc

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11.6 km

Ria Formosa Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very beautiful beach.

Tip by

20.5 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.

Tip by

22.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

5.76 km

4.04 km

3.35 km

3.10 km

175 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.44 km

3.81 km

1.63 km

1.57 km

247 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

26°C

21°C

0 %

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Cycle path on the boardwalk – Ria Formosa Beach loop from Faro

Cycle path on the boardwalk

Ria Formosa Beach

Sculptures on the Ecovia de Faro

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