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Vila Nova De Cacela

Castro Marim Castle – Vila Real de Santo António loop from Cacela Velha

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Portugal

Algarve

Vila Nova De Cacela

Castro Marim Castle – Vila Real de Santo António loop from Cacela Velha

Moderate

4.8

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Castro Marim Castle – Vila Real de Santo António loop from Cacela Velha

02:45

47.7km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.8 km for 68 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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21.8 km

Castro Marim Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the heart of the Algarve, perched on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana River, Castro Marim Castle holds centuries of history and battles. Although human presence in the region dates back to prehistoric times, it was here that Romans and Muslims found a strategically valuable vantage point, taking advantage of its privileged position.

The imposing fortification you can visit today (for a small fee) was built in the 13th century by order of King Dinis, serving as a defensive bastion against invasions and as a watchful sentinel on the border with Spain.

At the top, the reward is a breathtaking panoramic view: the town of Castro Marim at your feet, the shimmering salt flats, the bridge connecting Portugal and Spain, and, in the distance, neighboring Ayamonte.

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22.4 km

View of the fortress

Highlight • Castle

Just above the road is this old fortress just before Castro Marim

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26.5 km

Runner rest area

Highlight • Monument

Nice rest area on the bike path with a runner statue

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26.9 km

Across the Esteiro da Carrasqueira

Highlight • River

The road with cycle and footpath leads over this wide stretch of the river Esteiro da Carrasqueira. There are some rest areas here that offer a beautiful view of the river, which looks like a lake from here.

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28.5 km

Vila Real de Santo António

Highlight • Settlement

In the 18th century, the village of Santo António de Arenilha was swallowed by the sea and sand. Vila Real de Santo António was then built: it was important to control the entry of goods through the Guadiana, to place Monte Gordo's fisheries under royal control and to confront Spain, with whom Portugal was at war in 1762/1763. The reconstruction of Vila Real de Santo António was inspired by that of Lisbon, after the 1755 earthquake.

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30.4 km

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built in the early 20th century, this lighthouse was crucial for guiding vessels on both the Guadiana River and the coast. It has undergone several modernization and reconstruction processes. Today, it is fully automated, with no lighthouse keepers on duty.

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32.0 km

Mata Nacional das Dunas Litorais de Vila Real de Santo António

Forest

34.9 km

Forest Trail to Ria Formosa Beach

Highlight • Trail

Just before you get to the beach there is a lovely restaurant (well priced) with a terrace!

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40.5 km

Ecovia Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

fine gravel, suitable for every type of bike

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47.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

4.92 km

4.67 km

3.78 km

3.75 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

7.06 km

3.81 km

1.51 km

552 m

426 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

31°C

19°C

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Castro Marim Castle

View of the fortress

Runner rest area

Across the Esteiro da Carrasqueira

Vila Real de Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António Lighthouse

Forest Trail to Ria Formosa Beach

Ecovia Cycle Path

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