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Portugal
Algarve
Vila Real De Santo António

Steep Descent at Cacela Velha – View of the Ria Formosa lagoon loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

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Bike touring routes & trails
Portugal
Algarve
Vila Real De Santo António

Steep Descent at Cacela Velha – View of the Ria Formosa lagoon loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

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Steep Descent at Cacela Velha – View of the Ria Formosa lagoon loop from Vila Nova de Cacela

00:46

12.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 240 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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367 m

Sunset view over Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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The sunsets are spectacular!!

However, the bike path is very poorly signposted in some sections and often only found by sheer luck!

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2

3.90 km

Steep Descent at Cacela Velha

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I always call it "the hole of Cacela Velha" - steep down, steeper up again. Don't be too ambitious with the swing: oncoming traffic is possible and sometimes late.

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3

4.48 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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4.48 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Cacela Velha

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Church stands on the ruins of the medieval church. Built in 1538 in honor of “Our Lady of the Assumption” - Nossa Senhora da Assuncao.

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5

4.50 km

Cacela Velha Algarve Portugal

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Beautiful view point just 150 metres off the Ecovia do Litoral Good place for a coffee or beer

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6

4.54 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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7

5.96 km

Conceição de Tavira to Fábrica Coastal Route

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through the orange trees along the golf courses.

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8

10.6 km

Praia de Monte Gordo

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B

12.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.96 km

2.08 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

985 m

455 m

141 m

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