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Portugal
Algarve
Tavira (Santa Maria)

Tavira Railway Bridge – Café Paragem Obrigatória loop from Porta Nova

Routes
Road cycling routes
Portugal
Algarve
Tavira (Santa Maria)

Tavira Railway Bridge – Café Paragem Obrigatória loop from Porta Nova

Hard

13

riders

Tavira Railway Bridge – Café Paragem Obrigatória loop from Porta Nova

03:37

70.6km

1,110m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

909 m

Tavira Roman Bridge and the Gilão River

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Former military bridge built in 1990 as a temporary solution, following damage caused by a flood, but in the end it operated for more than 25 years.

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2

1.85 km

Beautiful view of the Tavira riverfront from the Coastal Highway bridge across the Gilao river. Great spot to observe the sunset.

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3

3.41 km

The Church of St. Paul in Tavira (Igreja de São Paulo) was built in 1606 and was part of a former convent of the Hermits of São Paulo. The exterior …

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4

3.84 km

Tavira Railway Bridge

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The metal railroad bridge crosses the Gilão River.

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8.49 km

Ribeira do Almargem

Lake

6

19.1 km

Café Paragem Obrigatória

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Good to take a break. I haven't tried food

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7

43.5 km

Pinto Snack Bar

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The lady who serves is very kind.

It's not a restaurant, but you can be served sandwiches and even steak frites 🍟 at any time (during opening hours), made with …

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8

54.7 km

Snack Bar O Retiro

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Cash only. Great stop for coffee and Pastel de Nata 😊

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70.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.3 km

2.67 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.0 km

7.24 km

290 m

189 m

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Highest point (340 m)

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Monday 13 July

29°C

17°C

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