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Algarve

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Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from CROA - Centro de Recolha Oficial Animal do Município de Olhão

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Portugal

Algarve

Quelfes

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from CROA - Centro de Recolha Oficial Animal do Município de Olhão

Moderate

riders

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from CROA - Centro de Recolha Oficial Animal do Município de Olhão

03:42

55.7km

320m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.3 km for 260 m

After 48.7 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.6 km

Coastal Gate 🏰 Faro Castle

Highlight • Castle

15.0 km

Sé Cathedral and Largo da Sé Square, Faro

Highlight • Religious Site

.You can visit the church and the museum as well as the tower.
The cathedral has several beautiful altars.
From the tower you have a wonderful view of Faro. A must when visiting the city.

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15.5 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!

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15.6 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.

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21.3 km

Saltworks trail

Highlight • Trail

Here you can ride on beautiful single trails behind the airport through the salt flats. Very beautiful!!!

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25.8 km

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Highlight • Bridge

It's worth taking the causeway across the Estero Baião to the sandy banks of Ilha de Faro.

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28.8 km

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Highlight • Bridge

Both pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to use these wooden walkways over the dunes 😎

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28.9 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to observe birds, but be here very early before the trail gets busy with runners, hikers, and bikers

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48.8 km

Milreu Roman Villa

Nature Reserve

55.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

16.8 km

4.01 km

3.23 km

2.11 km

622 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

10.7 km

10.5 km

9.91 km

1.59 km

802 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

29°C

17°C

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Faro - Gateway to the Old Town – Faro Marina loop from CROA - Centro de Recolha Oficial Animal do Município de Olhão

Coastal Gate 🏰 Faro Castle

Sé Cathedral and Largo da Sé Square, Faro

Faro - Gateway to the Old Town

Faro Marina

Saltworks trail

Causeway to Praia & Ilha de Faro ⛱️

Boardwalks by the water for cyclists and pedestrians

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

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