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CyCLE RoutEs | CeNTRAl | level 1
60 km
ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
vilaMoura
700 m
vilamoura belongs to loulé’s so-called sanctuary of the sovereign Mother and head
“Golden Triangle” and is internationally towards Boliqueime, where you join the En 125.
famed for its excellent tourist facilities. this is a busy main road, so be especially careful
Vilamoura welcomes cyclists who appreciate of the traffic. then you ride downhill towards the
the atmosphere of the coast with a route that coast until you reach Albufeira. the next part of
first goes along the attractive seafront avenue the route takes you to olhos de Água, where you
in Quarteira. the sounds of the sea gradually start the return, your batteries recharged by the
fade as you head inland towards Almancil and, bright green of the region’s top award-winning
from there, on to the city of Loulé. Ride past the golf courses.
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Albufeira
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