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Necrópole da Carrasqueira – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

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Portugal

Algarve

Alcantarilha

Necrópole da Carrasqueira – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

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Necrópole da Carrasqueira – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

02:11

33.5km

370m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.05 km

From São Bartolomeu de Messines to Silves

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Heavy climb along the barregem de Arade

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14.5 km

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can find interesting rock tombs from the Gothic period. Cafe Silva opposite is recommended.

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Necrópole da Carrasqueira

Highlight • Historical Site

The Necrópolis of Carrasqueira, also known as the Necrópolis of Vale de Fuzeiros, consists of five tombs excavated in rock, dating from the High Middle Ages and attributed to the …

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16.0 km

The continuation of the route displays another necropolis, this time that of Forneca. It consists of eight graves and two sinks excavated in the rock, dating from the High Middle Ages, probably used between the 6th and 7th centuries.

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

1.60 km

1.09 km

741 m

223 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

1.31 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

26°C

18°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Necrópole da Carrasqueira – Forneca Necropolis loop from Alcantarilha

From São Bartolomeu de Messines to Silves

Visigothic Rock-Cut Tombs

Necrópole da Carrasqueira

Forneca Necropolis

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