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This route runs along the coast between Fábrica place and Vila Real de Santo António, visiting beaches, forest and marshland areas in the Guadiana estuary, fortified villages and historical heritage. The route is partially within Ria Formosa Nature Park (just to Manta Rota beach).

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This route runs along the coast between Fábrica place and Vila Real de Santo António, visiting beaches, forest and marshland areas in the Guadiana estuary, fortified villages and historical heritage. The route is partially within Ria Formosa Nature Park (just to Manta Rota beach).
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Algarve
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Castro Marim
Vila Real de Santo António
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Ria Formosa Nature Park
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'António Aleixo' Cultural Center
Base Characterization
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PTCON0013 Ria Formosa / Castro Marim
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Dunas Litorais de Vila Real de Santo António National Forest
Conceição de Tavira Forest Perimeter.
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Associação Odiana
Route Characterization
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Access to Fábrica, from:
- Faro by:
- Via do Infante: A22 (exit to Monte Gordo, Altura) and N125 direction Tavira; or
- N125 direction Cacela;
- Ayamonte (Espanha) - A22 (exit to Monte Gordo, Altura), N125 direction Tavira.
Take the sea direction according to signs in N125, between Conceição de Tavira and Vila Nova de Cacela.
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Sítio da Fábrica near Cacela Velha
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Vila Real de Santo António – Ponta da Areia
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24.9 kilometers
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All year long
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4 h
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24 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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No.
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Restaurants in several settlements. Trail, observatory and picnic area in MNDLVRSA - Dunas Litorais de Vila Real de Santo António National Forest.
Topographic Profile
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Walk the beach section between Fábrica and Cacela Velha. Go by boat to the western end of the strip of sand in front of Fábrica (fishermen transport the visitors by boat).
Access to Fábrica, from:
- Faro by:
- Via do Infante: A22 (exit to Monte Gordo, Altura) and N125 direction Tavira; or
- N125 direction Cacela;
- Ayamonte (Espanha) - A22 (exit to Monte Gordo, Altura), N125 direction Tavira.
Take the sea direction according to signs in N125, between Conceição de Tavira and Vila Nova de Cacela.