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Portugal
Algarve
Portimão

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Ferragudo Harbor loop from Portimão

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Portugal
Algarve
Portimão

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Ferragudo Harbor loop from Portimão

Easy

5.0

(2)

18

riders

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Ferragudo Harbor loop from Portimão

01:09

18.1km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.57 km for 75 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Ruins of the Convent of São Francisco ⛪ Portimão

Highlight • Historical Site

The convent history dates back to the 16th century, having been built in 1530 on the western bank of the Arade River.
The convent was developed from a group of …

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2

1.48 km

The Museo de Portimao is in the true sense of the word an excellent museum. Be sure to visit!

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3

6.18 km

The area where the castle stands has been inhabited since at least Roman times, due to the presence of salting tanks nearby. In the 15th century, a watchtower was built.

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4

6.56 km

Arade River mouth

Highlight • River

5

8.64 km

Ponta do Altar

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

8.73 km

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Ponta do Altar Lighthouse (Farol da Ponta do Altar) stands on a cliff near Ferragudo, near Praia do Molhe. Built in 1893, it guides ships at the entrance to …

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7

12.4 km

Ferragudo Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

Nice harbor in the town of Ferragudo with the old town on a hill.

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15.7 km

waterfront promenade

Highlight • Structure

The waterfront promenade stretches on endlessly. Here you can book many tours to various highlights such as dolphin tours or the Benagil cave.

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

3.61 km

3.52 km

2.75 km

1.18 km

820 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

4.07 km

2.28 km

2.04 km

1.63 km

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Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

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