This section takes you through the central area of the Algarve with its huge diversity of natural beauty and buildings. Along the way, you will encounter wetlands such as the Salgados Lagoon, the River Arade and the Ria de Alvor, as well as internationally renowned beaches such as Senhora da Rocha and Praia da Rocha, to name just two. You will also discover typical fishing villages such as Armação de Pêra, Ferragudo and Alvor, as well as many other interesting places worth exploring.
Distance: 64 Km
Difficulty level: 4
Uphill: 520 m
Downhill: 580 m
Difficulty level: Asphalt (67%), dirt track or gravel (25%), cycle route (8%)