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Prainha Beach – Alvor Old Town loop from Alvor

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Alvor

Prainha Beach – Alvor Old Town loop from Alvor

Easy

4.8

(14)

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Prainha Beach – Alvor Old Town loop from Alvor

01:57

7.60km

40m

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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Ria de Alvor

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Praia do Alvor Nascente

Beach

2.50 km

Prainha Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Prainha in Alvor is a picture-perfect Algarve edge: a great panorama of rock formations and crystal clear water. A small restaurant offers freshly caught fish from the Atlantic.

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3.71 km

The boardwalk in Ria de Alvor is a wooden walkway that winds along dunes, marshes, and the lagoon near the village of Alvor in the Algarve. It's a peaceful, flat walk with stunning sea views and a rich bird life. Ideal for nature lovers and hikers.

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4.15 km

View of the dunes at Ria de Alvor

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The Ria de Alvor lagoon is a protected nature reserve on the southern coast of Portugal, between Alvor and Lagos. It consists of a vast lagoon with sandbanks, dunes, salt marshes, and tidal creeks. This ecosystem is rich in biodiversity and especially popular with birdwatchers for its many migratory birds. The area is a Natura 2000 site and is important for the Algarve's ecological balance.

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4.73 km

Ria de Alvor

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5.22 km

Boardwalk in the Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve

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The Alvor Walkways are the largest in the Algarve, stretching for around 6 km, connecting Praia dos Três Irmãos to the Ria de Alvor. The route is accessible for families and people with reduced mobility, and can be done on foot or by bicycle.

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5.37 km

Boardwalk at Ria de Alvor

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5.72 km

Alvor Estuary

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The Ria de Alvor is a protected nature reserve in the Algarve, on the southern coast of Portugal, between Portimão and Lagos. It consists of a lagoon with dunes, mudflats, and salt marshes and is rich in birds and other wildlife. It is a popular spot for hiking, birdwatching, and kayaking, with boardwalks crisscrossing the area. The nearby fishing village of Alvor adds to its charm, offering a combination of nature and beach.

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6.60 km

Alvor Old Town

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City, beach, harbor and lagoon, it's all here. Very varied and 😊 beautiful!

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

1.88 km

1.71 km

852 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.85 km

1.21 km

844 m

257 m

Elevation

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Friday 5 June

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Prainha Beach – Alvor Old Town loop from Alvor

Prainha Beach

Boardwalk at Ria de Alvor

View of the dunes at Ria de Alvor

Ria de Alvor

Boardwalk in the Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve

Boardwalk at Ria de Alvor

Alvor Estuary

Alvor Old Town

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