{"id":5419,"date":"2021-11-05T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/blog\/active-holidays-tours-along-the-ecovia-do-litoral\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:14:16","slug":"coastal-ecovia-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/en\/blog\/coastal-ecovia-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Active holidays: Exploring the Coastal Ecovia Route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-3-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ecovia do Litoral \u2013 Tavira Route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During their holidays in the Algarve, all guests can stroll along the Ecovia do Litoral in Tavira that passes by the Golden Club Cabanas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the activities that are available at the resort in Tavira, our guests can also go hiking or <em>cycling <\/em>in the Algarve as a family for an active holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitalgarve.pt\/pt\/3493\/ecovia-do-litoral---eurovelo-1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">route<\/a> of the Ecovia do Litoral in Tavira has a total length of 23,900 meters and runs along the Ria Formosa Natural Park, more specifically in the Tavira channel, and is part of the Atlantic Coast Route \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/euroveloportugal.com\/pt\/route\/eurovelo-1\/seccao-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EuroVelo 1<\/a>, the European network of bike paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-1-300x240.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the mountains during a bike ride in Tavira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, you will be able to glimpse the most beautiful landscapes of the Algarve and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests of Golden Club Cabanas, whose wide range of offers ranges from accommodation-only holidays to all-inclusive accommodations, have the opportunity to walk over the pedestrian bridge of Ribeira dos Mosqueiros, observe the salt pans, visit the city of Tavira on the banks of the Gil\u00e3o River, cross the pedestrian bridge over the Ribeira do Almargem, visit the village of Cabanas de Tavira and the Fort of S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Barra,  in addition to being able to walk along old municipal paths, between orange groves and golf courses to Cacela Velha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-barril.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-barril.webp 768w, https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-barril-300x240.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anchor cemetery at Barril Beach in the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also highlight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitalgarve.pt\/pt\/3592\/trilho-da-praia-do-barril.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Barril Beach Trail<\/a> that crosses the Ria Formosa by the drawbridge and runs through the marshes where you will find crabs and migratory birds. Following the route, it continues to an extensive dune to the beach, where you can find buildings that once supported tuna fishing and also the famous anchor cemetery. You can also walk the 11 km long sand along the beach, by the sea, to Ilha de Tavira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldenclubcabanas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ecovia-3-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trail through the dunes to Praia do Barril in the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the possibility of renting bicycles at the Golden Club Cabanas reception, so you can enjoy new experiences and enjoy your holidays in the Algarve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During their holidays in the Algarve, all guests can stroll along the Ecovia do Litoral in Tavira that passes by the Golden Club Cabanas. 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