ALVOR
N 37º 07' 44''; W 8º 35' 33''
Alvor is a civil parish (Portuguese: freguesia) in the municipality of Portimão, in the southern Algarve of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 6,154, in an area of 15.25 km².
The parish of Alvor is located along the southern coast of Portimão surrounded by its municipal neighbors Mexilhoeira Grande and Portimão, and the municipality of Lagos.
The Ria de Alvor (Alvor Estuary) is located between the towns of Lagos and Portimão. Covering 1700 hectares it includes a diverse mix of habitats of brushwood, forest, and agricultural land, comprising the estuary, dunes, marshes and salt-pans, and also the Quinta da Rocha and Abicada peninsula. Ria de Alvor was included in the Natura 2000 network of sites, due to the presence of species and habitats considered worthy of protection at the European level.
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ALVOR BOARDWALK
37.126415 N, 8.596040 W
Alvor Walkway, Portimão – 6 km
Since 2016, this area of Portimão has gained an extensive path over the dunes, which does not damage them – quite the opposite. That's why it's worth taking advantage of it to interact closely with the region's biodiversity and enjoy the landscape, which ranges from beach, lagoon, canal area, and salt marsh. The route is long but without climbs or descents. Additionally, there are several rest areas as you progress along the walkway. From Praia dos Três Irmãos to the Ria de Alvor
Alvor Boardwalk is a wide range of wooden boardwalks built between the beach and the river banks in Alvor. It’s a great place to come for hiking or jogging.
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IN THE DISTRICT OF FARO
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