Cycling Route in Silves, Faro, Portugal
Silves Touring Tour
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Cycling Route in Silves, Faro, Portugal
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• Start and finish of the route: Silves (Parque da Cidade – City Park)
• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Time needed: Approximately 4h at an average of 12.5 km/h
• Elevation: Climb of 519 m, 517 m descent
• GPS Coordinates: 37.18461, -8.44065
• Distance: 52 km
Description
The Silves route is notable for its diversity and immense natural and scenic worth. Taking you through what is one of the biggest municipalities in the Algarve, it gives you the chance to appreciate a variety of settings. Starting with the city itself, the original capital of the Algarve, where you will find an unrivalled selection of cultural, historical and architectural treasures. The route, which takes you through the heart of the Algarve’s barrocal area, affords sublime views over the typical orange orchards and croplands. The renowned Quinta do Barranco Longo wine estate, the village of Tunes and the Chapel of Bones in Alcantarilha are just three of the many points of interest along the way.
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Descrição:
O percurso de Silves oferece uma variedade de pontos de interesse distintos. A começar pela própria cidade, primeira capital do Algarve onde encontrará diversos monumentos de interesse. O percurso, que decorre em pleno barrocal algarvio, proporciona paisagens deslumbrantes sobre os típicos laranjais e terras de cultivo. A Quinta do Barranco Longo, famosa pelos seus vinhos, o parque temático Krazy World, a Aldeia de Tunes, e a Capela dos Ossos em Alcantarilha são alguns dos pontos de interesse a destacar.
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Sobre la ruta
• Inicio y final de la ruta: Silves (parque de la ciudad)
• Nivel de dificultad: medio
• Duración: Unas 4 horas a una media aproximada de 12,5 km/h
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• Coordenadas GPS: 37.18461, -8.44065
• Distancia: 52 kilómetros
Descripción
La ruta de Silves —uno de los mayores municipios del Algarve— se caracteriza por su diversidad y su enorme riqueza natural y paisajística. Se inicia en la propia ciudad, la primera capital del Algarve, en donde encontrará una oferta cultural, histórica y arquitectónica sin igual. La ruta transcurre por el barrancal, y está llena de deslumbrantes paisajes formados por los típicos naranjos y tierras de cultivo. Quinta do Barranco Longo, famosa por sus vinos, la aldea de Tunes y la capilla de los Huesos, en Alcantarilha, son algunos de los lugares de interés más destacados.
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