Pig by the Roadside – View of Ribeira da Prata loop from Tarrafal
Pig by the Roadside – View of Ribeira da Prata loop from Tarrafal
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Pig by the Roadside – View of Ribeira da Prata loop from Tarrafal
03:45
40.1km
1,190m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 25, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 18.8 km for 287 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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9.48 km
View of Igreja Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Highlight • Religious Site
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12.0 km
View of the Serpentines Towards Tarrafal
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12.3 km
Pig by the Roadside
Highlight • Natural
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14.8 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
15.2 km
View of Ribeira Principal and Serra Malagueta Pass
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25.6 km
View of Tarrafal from Figueira das Naus
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30.8 km
View of Ribeira da Prata
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32.8 km
Black Sand Beach
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33.1 km
Coconut Water Stand at Silver Beach Trail
Highlight • Rest Area
All very simple, and unfortunately with a tied-up monkey. But worth a stop.
From there the path goes through the forest to Silver Beach.
Coconut 250 Escudos.
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40.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.6 km
11.3 km
8.26 km
5.01 km
2.92 km
Surfaces
23.1 km
14.5 km
2.04 km
415 m
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Elevation
Highest point (910 m)
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