Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Alcaria Cova

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Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Alcaria Cova

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Alcaria Cova

03:10

50.2km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 161 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The national park is one of the largest protected lagoon areas of Europe. The huge lagoon was created during the violent earthquake of 1755. Here many birds and fish find their home.

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12.4 km

Ria Formosa Special Protection Area

Nature Reserve

13.9 km

Wooden boardwalk in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Trail

A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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14.2 km

Ria Formosa Waymarked Trail

Highlight • Trail

A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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14.4 km

Ecovía do litoral 🚴 Fuseta - Olhão

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well-maintained gravel trail along the coastal wetlands

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20.8 km

Salt Pans and Birdwatching in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

Road has split. Take care.

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21.4 km

Salt Pans of the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Structure

Very large areas for sea salt production. Very good air.

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24.8 km

Ribeira dos Mosqueiros 🌉 Ecovía do Litoral

Highlight • Trail

Wooden boardwalks and bridges guide the excellent gravel trail across the coastal wetlands and river estuaries.

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26.3 km

Ria Formosa, Torre d'Aires 🏰 EcoVia Do Litoral

Highlight • Monument

Torre de Aires (also known as Torre d'Aires or Aires Gonçalves) is a site the village of Luz de Tavira. This village was part of the defense system of the …

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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