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CyCLE RoutEs | wesTeRN | level 3
135 km

ACCuMuLAtED CLIMB
portiMão
2000 m

Portimão is the setting-off point on a route And the little civil parish has another challenge
that will let you visit the countryside of the in store, since a fair amount of skill is needed for
Baixo Alentejo region. take the En 125 road the tricky downhill ride until you reach a part of
to odiáxere, then turn away from the coast to the uplands where it’s a constant up-and-down
begin the long ride inland. the first stage comes until you reach nave Redonda in the municipality
as a sudden surprise, with the calm lakes of the of odemira. on the way back, you can admire
Bravura dam seeming to compete with the lush the sublime view over the odelouca dam. the
greenery of the surrounding woodland. this is an final part of the route begins in Alferce, but we
ideal place to stop for a rest, since the next stretch suggest you stop to visit Caldas de Monchique on
up to Marmelete involves a steep uphill ride. the way.

+ DeTAIls
Monchique

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