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CyCLE RoutEs | CeNTRAl | level 1
62 km

ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
lagoa
750 m

famed for its wine-growing traditions, the avenue in Armação de Pêra, in preparation for
municipality of lagoa invites you to a ride a new challenge: the steady uphill ride to the
that starts on flat terrain towards fontes da village of Porches and a visit to the emblematic
Matosa, where you can admire the splendid beaches of Benagil and Carvoeiro. steep slopes
golf courses of the Amendoeira Golf Resort. await on the stages preceding the return to
An entertaining up-and-downhill stretch then the countryside and during the crossing of the
takes you to Alcantarilha, a small town that serves Gramacho golf course. From Estombar, head
as a connecting point between the charms of the north and enjoy the marvellous view over the
rural interior and the extensive Algarve coast. River Arade until you arrive back in Lagoa.
take a few moments to rest on the seafront

+ DeTAIls
Benagil

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