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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Faro Airport

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Faro Airport

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ludo Eastern Trailhead loop from Faro Airport

01:19

5.15km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very calm National Park near the Faro airport. You can watch wild flamingos there and salt extraction pits. On the other side is the beach and I can only recommend a round tour.

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1.51 km

Crabs in the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

When we walked past here, it was low tide and we could see countless crabs.

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3

1.61 km

View of Planes Landing at Faro Airport from the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Faro Airport is located very close to the nature reserve. The background noise of the planes taking off and landing is quite disturbing, at least at the beginning of the …

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1.67 km

Cacti in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

5

1.74 km

View of the salt pans at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

1.78 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Cycleway

An enchanting place to relax and admire the most diverse landscapes.
Recommended activities: hiking 🥾 cycling🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲

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2.17 km

Ludo Eastern Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Eastern entrance to the best southern route across the vast coastal wetlands, protected for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

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5.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.47 km

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

856 m

830 m

684 m

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