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Portimão

Megalithic Ruins of Alcalar – Old Water Wheel loop from Alcalar

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Portugal
Algarve
Portimão

Megalithic Ruins of Alcalar – Old Water Wheel loop from Alcalar

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Megalithic Ruins of Alcalar – Old Water Wheel loop from Alcalar

02:01

7.56km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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8 m

Megalithic Ruins of Alcalar

Highlight • Historical Site

The Alcalar necropolis is the most significant Neolithic site in the Algarve and a National Monument. It is located in the N. of Mexilhoeira Grande, in the municipality of Portimão. …

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33 m

Tholos de Alcalar

Highlight • Historical Site

Be sure to visit at the right time.
4,500 years of human history

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3

1.17 km

Ruins of an Abandoned Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are looking for solitude, this is the place for you. Absolute silence and pure nature

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4

2.60 km

Old Water Wheel

Highlight • Structure

Is a bit hidden on the left side of the road but very antique and rusty, therefore beautiful

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5

3.23 km

Field of Daffodils

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7.56 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

2.48 km

937 m

333 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

2.12 km

2.05 km

1.14 km

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Sunday 12 July

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