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Silves

Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

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Portugal

Algarve

Silves

Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

Moderate

4.8

(10)

riders

Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

01:25

23.2km

200m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 238 m for 8 m

After 748 m for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

517 m

View of Silves

Highlight • Viewpoint

710 m

Old Bridge of Silves

Highlight • Bridge

The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman …

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2.26 km

Holiday Home with Pool and Orange Tree

Highlight • Structure

House with its own pool and its own orange tree

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10.6 km

Arade Dam

Highlight • Lake

The crest of the dam can be driven on.

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12.6 km

From São Bartolomeu de Messines to Silves

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Heavy climb along the barregem de Arade

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22.1 km

Silves Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, Silves has become a tourist trap.
The castle has something, but looks like it's only a few years old, that's how well it's been restored.

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22.8 km

Silves Castle 🏰

Highlight • Castle

A nice little town, with castle.

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

5.24 km

1.49 km

202 m

106 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

1.57 km

157 m

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Arade Dam – Silves Historic Centre loop from Silves

View of Silves

Old Bridge of Silves

Holiday Home with Pool and Orange Tree

Arade Dam

From São Bartolomeu de Messines to Silves

Silves Historic Centre

Silves Castle 🏰

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