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Portugal

Algarve

Vila Real De Santo António

View of the Ria Formosa lagoon – Ribeira do Rio Seco loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

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Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Vila Real De Santo António

View of the Ria Formosa lagoon – Ribeira do Rio Seco loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

Moderate

5.0

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View of the Ria Formosa lagoon – Ribeira do Rio Seco loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

03:27

47.5km

570m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 365 m for 69 m

After 521 m for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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477 m

Cool spot by the wooden walkway just before the beach

Highlight • Cafe

It's a good place to take a break and drink a beer or two ;-)

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4.17 km

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

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Cacela Velha is a small and unique historical place, bordered to the south by a fortress and to the east and west by the parish cemetery overlooking the Ria Formosa.

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4.19 km

View of the Ria Formosa lagoon

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A small round through the village with a magnificent view of the mudflats.
This place is probably included in every bus tour of the regional organizers, i.e. other groups are also staying there 🤣

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15.6 km

Ribeira do Rio Seco

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Ribeira do Rio Seco is an intermittent watercourse - like many others in the Algarve. When there is water, the river is crossed at this point. It is possible to …

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16.7 km

The Algarve ecosystem is predominantly dry, but varies greatly throughout the year. From the top of the hills along the route, it is possible to witness these variations at each different time you visit.

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28.9 km

Small Lake with Water Lilies in the Arid Hills

Highlight • Lake

41.4 km

Traditional Windmill

Highlight • Monument

It has something of romance, the windmill of ancient times, olive trees ......

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43.1 km

Abandoned Hacienda

Highlight • Historical Site

An unusual place, partly furnished, quite creepy

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47.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

17.8 km

1.92 km

1.19 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

18.0 km

6.97 km

1.18 km

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

19°C

0 %

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View of the Ria Formosa lagoon – Ribeira do Rio Seco loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

Cool spot by the wooden walkway just before the beach

View of Cacela Velha and the Ria Formosa

View of the Ria Formosa lagoon

Ribeira do Rio Seco

View of the Algarve Hills

Small Lake with Water Lilies in the Arid Hills

Traditional Windmill

Abandoned Hacienda

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