The search for quiet tracks, directly connected to nature and outside the busiest routes, has been growing among the supporters of walking and outdoor experiences. Far from the stirring of big cities and the most saturated tourist destinations, a couple of influencers found a unique path in the Algarve, marked by biodiversity, silence and extensive views of the ocean.
It is in the Algarve, more precisely in the municipality of Loulé, that is one of the largest pedestrian wooden bridges in Europe. The structure is part of the Loulé Litoral walkways, a path with almost five kilometers that crosses protected areas of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Connection between beaches and sapais
According to the Instagram account @mileswithmi, the rail connects the Beach Rising to Quinta do Lago beach, in a linear route of 4.85 kilometers. The accessible and low -intensity walk can be completed in about two hours, and is recommended for those looking for a calm walk, without large gaps.
According to the same source, the route can be started directly in the Quinta do Lago area, where there is nearby parking. From there it follows towards the wooden bridge, which crosses an extensive humid zone until it reaches the sand. At the end of the day, the place offers wide views of the sea, especially the reflexes of sunset in the calm waters of the sapal.
Inside a protected area
Explains the publication that walkways cross the Ria Formosa Natural Park, considered the most important humid zone in the south of the country. This area is protected and has an ecosystem characterized by dunes, shoes, barrier islands and pine forests.
The diversity of habitats attracts various species of flora and fauna, many of which are protected by national and European legislation.
Rare species under protection
Refers to the website of those who, due to the unique environmental conditions of the area, with two daily submersion periods and high salinity levels, may find plant species, such as the Coastal hypecoumclassified as vulnerable.
Regarding fauna, Ria Formosa is one of the main points of bird observation in the country, especially the regular presence of flamingos, harvesters and herons.
Marine Fauna and Symbols of the Region
Writes the same site that, besides avifauna, the region is also recognized for its seafood production and the presence of emblematic species such as the common chameleon and the seahorse.
Local biodiversity makes the area an environmental and scientific reference, attracting both walkers and researchers and photographers of nature.
Regulations to preserve the space
It should be noted that the route is subject to specific rules for preserving the tranquility of the place. The circulation should be done between birth and sunset, using appropriate clothing and respective behavior of the environment.
Among the rules indicated, the prohibition of excessive noise, the obligation to circulate on the right side and the priority given to pedestrians. It is also advised to use a heard and imposed a top speed of 10 km/h for cyclists.
Access to all, with minimum care
It adds the same source that company animals are welcome as long as they meet basic rules. It is mandatory to use leash and owners must collect the waste, using the appropriate bags available along the way.
These measures aim to ensure that the walkway remains accessible to all without compromising the preservation of crossed ecosystems.
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