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Ferragudo

Caneiros Beach – Ponta do Altar Lighthouse loop from Parchal

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Algarve

Ferragudo

Caneiros Beach – Ponta do Altar Lighthouse loop from Parchal

Moderate

4.5

(11)

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Caneiros Beach – Ponta do Altar Lighthouse loop from Parchal

02:52

10.7km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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947 m

Panoramic view of the Rio Arade estuary in Ferragudo

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Here you can sit well and watch the hustle and bustle on the river.

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1.68 km

Praia Grande de Ferragudo

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Praia Grande is a beach in the parish of Ferragudo, municipality of Lagoa, in the Portuguese Algarve. This coastal zone is one of many beaches that have been given the …

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2.19 km

Access to Cliff Path and Viewpoint Bench

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From the cliff path you have a great view towards Portimão. It is somewhat hidden. I recommend sturdy shoes.

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5.31 km

Praia do Molhe

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Small stand at the river mouth. However, the surrounding stands are much more inviting.

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6.28 km

Praia do Torrado

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Lonely hidden beach that can only be reached from Praia dos Caneiros at low tide. If you are sporty, you can abseil with the help of a rope.

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6.64 km

Caneiros Beach

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Beautiful and spacious beach. Access is via a staircase along a restaurant where you can also rent beach chairs.

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7.34 km

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

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The Ponta do Altar Lighthouse (Farol da Ponta do Altar) stands on a cliff near Ferragudo, near Praia do Molhe. Built in 1893, it guides ships at the entrance to …

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7.71 km

Pintadinho Beach

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Praia do Pintadinho is a small, quiet beach near Burgau in the Algarve. It's situated in a sheltered bay surrounded by rocky cliffs, making the water often calm and clear. …

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10.0 km

Viewpoint

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.88 km

2.17 km

759 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.68 km

2.44 km

1.02 km

334 m

160 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

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Panoramic view of the Rio Arade estuary in Ferragudo

Praia Grande de Ferragudo

Access to Cliff Path and Viewpoint Bench

Praia do Molhe

Praia do Torrado

Caneiros Beach

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

Pintadinho Beach

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