Caminho dos Promontórios
Faro, Portugal
Out-and-back trail in Faro, Portugal. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.9 mi (12.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 663 ft (202 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 154 ft (47 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Praia dos Castelos 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Presa da Moura 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Torre da Lapa 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Beach: Praia do Mato 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Beach: Praia Afurada Naturista 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Beach: Praia da Afurada 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Beach: Praia dos Caneiros 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Beach: Praia do Torrado 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Cave 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Algar dos Caneiros 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Beach: Praia do Pintadinho 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from start
- Beach: Praia do Molhe 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
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Questions about Caminho dos Promontórios
How long is Caminho dos Promontórios?
Caminho dos Promontórios is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 663 ft (202 m) in total, up to a high point of 154 ft (47 m).
How hard is Caminho dos Promontórios?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Caminho dos Promontórios?
Parking at the start. 24 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Caminho dos Promontórios?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.3 mi (10.1 km).
Is Caminho dos Promontórios shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Caminho dos Promontórios?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Caminho dos Promontórios?
Mar d'Fora, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Caminho dos Promontórios?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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