Cycling
A look at the Guadiana (b)
Esteiro da Carrasqueira
Esteiro da Carrasqueira
Birds in Esteiro da Carrasqueira
Bridge over Guadiana river
Castro Marim - view from the air
Castro Marim - castle
Castro Marim - S. Sebastião fort
Sapal de C. Marim e VR Sto. António Nature Reserve - interpretation Center
Sapal de C. Marim e VR Sto. António Nature Reserve - Interpretation Center
Junqueira
Azinhal
Foz de Odeleite
Foz de Odeleite
Guerreiros do Rio
Guerreiros do Rio
Laranjeiras
Laranjeiras
Montinho das Laranjeiras
Alcoutim
Alcoutim - castle
Alcoutim
Alcoutim
A look at the Guadiana (b)
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In this route you can see the landscapes, the natural, cultural and historical values of Lower Guadiana river, between the river mouth and the village of Alcoutim, with special emphasis on the Nature Reserve of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Sto. António Salt Marsh, Castro Marim and Alcoutim castles and fortresses, small museums, crafts and regional products. Only the initial part is inside the Nature Reserve.
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In this route you can see the landscapes, the natural, cultural and historical values of Lower Guadiana river, between the river mouth and the village of Alcoutim, with special emphasis on the Nature Reserve of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Sto. António Salt Marsh, Castro Marim and Alcoutim castles and fortresses, small museums, crafts and regional products. Only the initial part is inside the Nature Reserve.
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Alentejo
Algarve
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Alcoutim
Castro Marim
Vila Real de Santo António
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Sapal de C. Marim e V. R. Sto. António Nature Reserve
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Museologic Center of Castro Marim Castle
Base Characterization
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PTCON0013 Ria Formosa / Castro Marim
PTZPE0018 Sapais de Castro Marim (Castro Marim Sall Marshes)
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Mata Nacional (National Forest) of Dunas Litorais and Vila Real de Santo António and Mata Nacional (National Forest) das Terras da Ordem.
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Odiana - Associação Para o Desenvolvimento do Baixo Guadiana
Route Characterization
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Access to Vila Real de Santo António from:
- Faro:
- Via do Infante: A22 (exit to Castro Marim) and N122; or
- N125;
- Ayamonte (Espanha) - A22 (exit to Castro Marim) and N122.
To reach Guadiana river mouth, go to the end of Av. Marginal, towards south, until you reach a roundabout. There take your right and turn left on the street bordering the beginning of the forest area. Go the end of that street until you reach another roundabout. You can park or go along the road upon the breakwater near Santo António Beach.
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Yes
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Guadiana river mouth in Vila Real de Santo António (Ponta da Areia)
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Alcoutim
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43.9 quilometers.
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All year long
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Onde day
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109 meters.
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Easy
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Linear
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Todos os grupos
Supports in place
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With signs.
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Museums inside the two castles, picnic area in the Nature Reserve Interpretation Center, restaurants and accommodation in the villages.
Topographic Profile
Gas stations only in Vila Real de Sto. António, Azinhal and Alcoutim.
Access to Vila Real de Santo António from:
- Faro:
- Via do Infante: A22 (exit to Castro Marim) and N122; or
- N125;
- Ayamonte (Espanha) - A22 (exit to Castro Marim) and N122.
To reach Guadiana river mouth, go to the end of Av. Marginal, towards south, until you reach a roundabout. There take your right and turn left on the street bordering the beginning of the forest area. Go the end of that street until you reach another roundabout. You can park or go along the road upon the breakwater near Santo António Beach.
