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OSM map layer · LineString
37.24, -7.94 · rel 8555022
37.24, -7.94 · rel 8555022
Barranco do Velho
A 4,5 km loop walk through lakes in Faro.
Loop walk
start = finish · Faro
4,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× Water
Fonte do Chafariz
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fonte da Catraia
Water ·
88 m off route
2,8 km
62%
Fonte do Monte
Water ·
52 m off route
4,5 km
99%
Fonte Férrea
Water ·
182 m off route
4,5 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Barranco do Velho is 4.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Barranco do Velho takes approximately 1h 8min to complete.
Yes, Barranco do Velho is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Barranco do Velho starts near coordinates 37.2417, -7.935.
Barranco do Velho is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Barranco do Velho is maintained and managed by Câmara Municipal de Loulé.