Faro Marina – Faro - Gateway to the Old Town loop from Bom João

Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Faro (Sé)

Faro Marina – Faro - Gateway to the Old Town loop from Bom João

Moderate

5.0

(33)

riders

Faro Marina – Faro - Gateway to the Old Town loop from Bom João

02:11

32.9km

80m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa-Castro Marim

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.66 km

Coastal Gate 🏰 Faro Castle

Highlight • Castle

1.71 km

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve

Highlight • Structure

Algarve Living Science Centre
Science and knowledge
With the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic Ocean so close, the Algarve Living Science Centre has an exhibition dedicated to the sea. How old is the seabed of the current oceans? Why does the earth quake? What is the colour of the sea and why is it salty? How do waves form? Is coral an animal, a plant or a mineral? These are some of the many questions that you will find out the answer to in an adventure to learn about the nature and biodiversity of the sea in the exhibition "Sal e seus amigos" (Salt and His Friends). See: visitportugal.com/en/content/centro-de-ci%C3%AAncia-viva-do-algarve

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.3 km

Flamingos in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight • Lake

23.2 km

Ruins behind the airport

Highlight • Structure

At the salt pans behind the airport there are these ruins of houses decorated with graffiti

Translated by Google •

Tip by

25.4 km

Saltworks trail

Highlight • Trail

Gravel riding along the salt pans, a very beautiful path.

Showing Translation

Tip by

31.1 km

Faro Marina

Highlight • Structure

For many, Faro is just the starting point for the Algarve holiday. Faro is also worth a visit with its pretty downtown and beautiful marina.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

31.2 km

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Faro has a beautiful and picturesque old town with good restaurants and cafes! There are also interesting shopping opportunities!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

31.8 km

Fishermen's Memorial of Faro

Highlight • Monument

Michael Pease, a Briton living in Lagos, designed this monument to honor the Faro fishermen who rescued American airmen from Faro in the winter of 1943.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types