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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Olhão

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Olhão

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Ria Formosa Natural Park – Ria Formosa Natural Park loop from Olhão

02:12

33.9km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 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

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.43 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The national park is one of the largest protected lagoon areas of Europe. The huge lagoon was created during the violent earthquake of 1755. Here many birds and fish find their home.

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6.29 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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7.71 km

Wooden boardwalk in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Trail

A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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8.04 km

Ria Formosa Waymarked Trail

Highlight • Trail

A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:

Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …

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8.25 km

Ecovía do litoral 🚴 Fuseta - Olhão

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well-maintained gravel trail along the coastal wetlands

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14.4 km

Salt Pans of the Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Structure

Very large areas for sea salt production. Very good air.

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17.1 km

Ribeira dos Mosqueiros 🌉 Ecovía do Litoral

Highlight • Trail

Wooden boardwalks and bridges guide the excellent gravel trail across the coastal wetlands and river estuaries.

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8

20.5 km

Salt Pans and Birdwatching in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

Road has split. Take care.

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33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

8.65 km

7.58 km

3.00 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.42 km

6.44 km

5.28 km

208 m

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