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       CyCLE RoutEs |  eAsTeRN | level 2
                                                                   82 km

                                                                ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
                                                tavira
                                                                   980 m

       The marvellous tones of nature provide a   course is good and traffic is usually light. Along
       splendid backdrop for this route, where the   the way you will pass by Curral de Boeiros
       region’s magnificent historical heritage is   before starting the descent to the Asseca Valley,
       also one of the highlights. this is a fascinating   always surrounded by the eastern Algarve’s
       route that begins on the bank of the River   beautiful scenery. A final uphill stretch now,
       Guadiana in Vila Real de santo António and takes   to reach the village of santo Estevão, and the
       you to Castro Marim, where you will certainly   route is complete, but along the way you will
       be impressed by the magnificent castle, one   undoubtedly want to pause for a moment and
       of the most important mediaeval monuments   enjoy the view over the Ria Formosa in the fishing
       in Portugal. the road up to the Monte Rei golf   village of santa Luzia.








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