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Fort Santa Catarina – Vau Beach loop from Alvor

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Algarve

Alvor

Fort Santa Catarina – Vau Beach loop from Alvor

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4.8

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237

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Fort Santa Catarina – Vau Beach loop from Alvor

01:38

14.7km

130m

Running

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

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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1.48 km

Cliffs of Praia do Vau

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very striking and varied rock formations on the rocky coast in the southwest of Portimao.

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2.89 km

Vau Steakhouse Bull Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A well-formed colleague made of steel

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5.34 km

Praia dos Três Castelos

Beach

7.50 km

View of Praia da Rocha from Miradouro dos Três Castelos

Highlight • Viewpoint

A narrow trail leads out to the edge of this narrow rock formation, jutting out far onto the beach. Erosion has cut an enormous arch through the castle-like cliff, creating an impressive connection between the Praia da Rocha and the Praia dos Três Castelos far below at sea level.

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9.02 km

Santa Catarina Fortress

Highlight • Castle

View from the harbor / beach up to the medieval fortress.

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9.13 km

Fort Santa Catarina

Highlight • Historical Site

The Forte de Santa Catarina, also known as Fortaleza de Santa Catarina de Ribamar, is located in Praia da Rocha, Portimão. It had a defensive function against privateers and pirates. The fort has been modified over the centuries, but its 17th-century main facade has remained. It is currently one of the most visited monuments in Portimão.

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9.73 km

Algarve Casino Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Aging 5-star hotel with beach access

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11.9 km

Vau Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful stretch of coast. You can walk kilometers high up on the edge of the cliff and you can't stop being amazed and photographing. Fantastically early in the morning and in the late afternoon, because of the great color. Also works with flip-flops, but a little caution is good. There is a danger of falling everywhere! Children have to follow unconditionally, otherwise there will be a lot of trouble in the house and nobody needs that on vacation. In between you always come down to the beach. You determine the length of the path yourself, or your level of fitness, haha.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

5.65 km

2.56 km

273 m

244 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

3.69 km

3.17 km

1.70 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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Fort Santa Catarina – Vau Beach loop from Alvor

Cliffs of Praia do Vau

Vau Beach

Vau Steakhouse Bull Sculpture

View of Praia da Rocha from Miradouro dos Três Castelos

Santa Catarina Fortress

Fort Santa Catarina

Algarve Casino Hotel

Vau Beach

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