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Portugal
Algarve
Luz de Tavira e Santo Estêvão de Tavira e Santo Estêvão de Tavira e Santo Estêvão

Rio Gilão – Road to Cachopo loop from Luz

Hard

4.3

(4)

55

riders

Rio Gilão – Road to Cachopo loop from Luz

04:47

69.1km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa

Cerro da Cabeça

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.24 km

View of the sea from the olive grove in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

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View of the offshore beaches/sea.

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2

3.37 km

This as an actually bikeable section of the EcoVia do Litoral, which is a dedicated bike trail mostly without cars along the entire Algarve coast that's mainly gravel, with a …

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3

9.88 km

Rio Gilão

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Nice to follow!

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4

14.0 km

Road to Cachopo

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Road in good condition. My favorite for going up to Cachopo.

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6

29.2 km

Quiet road with good surface.

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7

32.8 km

View from Alcaria do Cume

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Alcaria do Cume is an elevation of just over 500m above sea level. Given the topography of the region, it is even possible to see the sea on clear days with clear skies.

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49.5 km

B

69.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.5 km

3.26 km

2.26 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.6 km

5.86 km

1.58 km

117 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

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