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       CyCLE RoutEs |  wesTeRN | level 1
                                                                   63 km

                                                                ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
                                              portiMão
                                                                   680 m

       Its beaches bounded by the magnificent cliffs   continue on to Rasmalho, heading towards
       that stand watch over the ocean, the western   senhora do Verde. Here, in the heart of the
       Algarve attracts thousands of visitors from all   municipality’s hinterland, you ride towards the
       over the world every year, and offers an array   Algarve International Motor Racing Circuit and
       of irresistible options for cycling enthusiasts.   then embark on a slightly undulating stretch that
       the lively Praia da Rocha beach is the starting   ends at a narrower road where you need to pay
       point of a route that brings together marine   quite close attention to the road surface. on the
       ambience and rural atmosphere. After crossing   way back, ride to the Arão stream, going around
       the peaceful waterfront zone in the city centre,   the Bay of Alvor.









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