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Bike loop from Olhão

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Portugal

Algarve

Olhão

Bike loop from Olhão

Moderate

4.5

(156)

704

riders

Bike loop from Olhão

03:43

52.8km

240m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.22 km

Wooden boardwalk in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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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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7.55 km

Ria Formosa Waymarked Trail

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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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7.76 km

Ecovía do litoral 🚴 Fuseta - Olhão

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Well-maintained gravel trail along the coastal wetlands

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13.9 km

Salt Pans of the Ria Formosa Natural Park

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

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18.2 km

Ria Formosa, Torre d'Aires 🏰 EcoVia Do Litoral

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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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35.7 km

Ribeira dos Mosqueiros 🌉 Ecovía do Litoral

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

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39.1 km

Salt Pans and Birdwatching in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Road has split. Take care.

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45.5 km

Old salt pans in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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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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46.6 km

Ria Formosa Special Protection Area

Nature Reserve

52.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

18.5 km

6.19 km

3.43 km

3.32 km

279 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

15.2 km

9.22 km

7.32 km

364 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 July

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Comments

May 23, 2025,Von Olhao nach Tavira

We've almost reached the southeasternmost point of Portugal. Today, our bike tour took us along the familiar route to Fuseta and then on via Santa Luzia to beautiful Tavira on the Rio Gilao. Part of the route was over rough gravel, but the entire route was far from any traffic, making it a very relaxing ride.

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October 11, 2022,Algarve Day 5 Olhão to Tavira

Another short day along the tidal flats and salt marshes with major birding opportunities. Flamingos, stilts, egrets, and many unknown species were abundant wading in the shallow water. Our route was mainly on crushed limestone tracks within a few feet of the water. This is also a major salt extraction and clam collecting area. Tavira is a major fishing village …

January 31, 2024,Fahrradtour Fuseta

Start in Santa Luzia motorhome parking coordinates 37.09957, -7.66647

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October 17, 2023,Von Faro nach Tavira

Today we started in Faro. It was still pouring rain during breakfast, but when we set off the sun came out. Today we actually went more through the towns. All pretty little places. Then lunch break in Fuseta. Fresh sea bream and salmon from the grill; delicious. Unfortunately, it started to rain in the last few kilometers and quite heavily. …

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September 7, 2023,Von Faro nach Tavira 🇵🇹

In beautiful Tavira we stay for a while. It's now 30 km to the Spanish border 🥳

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Bike loop from Olhão

Wooden boardwalk in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Ria Formosa Waymarked Trail

Ecovía do litoral 🚴 Fuseta - Olhão

Salt Pans of the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Ria Formosa, Torre d'Aires 🏰 EcoVia Do Litoral

Ribeira dos Mosqueiros 🌉 Ecovía do Litoral

Salt Pans and Birdwatching in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Old salt pans in Ria Formosa Natural Park

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