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Silves Castle 🏰 – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

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Silves Castle 🏰 – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

Moderate

4.7

(6)

110

riders

Silves Castle 🏰 – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Albufeira - Ferreiras

03:03

68.6km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.6 km for 8 m

After 22.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

21.8 km

View of Silves Castle

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Silves was the former capital of the Algarve. During the Moorish period (9th-12th centuries), the city was an important fortress and commercial center. The imposing red brick castle bears witness to this era.

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2

22.4 km

Silves Castle 🏰

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A nice little town, with castle.

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3

22.6 km

Historic Bridge

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Crossing the historic bridge

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4

22.7 km

Old Bridge of Silves

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The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman …

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5

28.1 km

Arade River plain, Silves

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It's not busy, so it's nice.

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6

40.1 km

View of São Bartolomeu

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The area is great for driving.

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45.7 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

62.0 km

Praia do Peneco, Albufeira

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Albufeira is a bustling coastal city with lots to do, from the bustling marina, full of bars and clubs, to the cobbled old town.

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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.5 km

18.4 km

1.51 km

981 m

144 m

111 m

Surfaces

64.2 km

4.32 km

128 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 6 June

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17°C

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