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       CyCLE RoutEs |  wesTeRN | level 2
                                                                   95 km

                                                                ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
                                              portiMão
                                                                   1300 m

       The peaceful waters of the Atlantic Ocean   Algarve’s busy tourist resorts and head inland to
       provide a backdrop of blue that accompanies   são Bartolomeu de Messines. the roads along the
       you while you explore part of this pleasant   way are in good condition and traffic will be light.
       route. set off from Portimão, a city popular   the En 124 road brings you to the historic city
       with aficionados of charcoal-grilled sardines,   of silves, where you can pause to recharge your
       and head towards the coast. your goals are the   batteries before returning to Portimão by way of
       pretty villages of Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Benagil   senhora do Verde and Figueira.
       and Armação de Pêra. now leave the western










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