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Beach
Praia do Salgado
A long, wild Atlantic beach south of Nazaré framed by dunes and golden cliffs, popular with surfers and walkers seeking open shore away from the crowds.
4 routes
4 guided tours
Routes passing Praia do Salgado
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Starts in Nazaré
Salgado hills night loop from Nazaré (30 km)
Sunset start, the boardwalk above Praia do Salgado, a climb through the pines to a ridge clearing with almost no light pollution, and a road descent home through Famalicão.
30 km
600 m
3 h
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Trail
Starts in Nazaré
Nazaré to São Martinho do Porto coastal loop (50 km)
South over the Serra da Pescaria to the Salgado dunes, past the dinosaur footprints to the calm bay at São Martinho, then back inland. Quiet roads and bike path, one real climb.
50 km
580 m
5 h
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Paved / Gravel
Starts in Nazaré
Salgado hills and Serra da Pescaria loop from Nazaré (50 km)
Coast road south, then inland on farm tracks into almond and olive country above the Salgado dunes. 800 m of steady climbing, a ridge view of the whole coast, and the Capela de Santa Ana on the way down.
50 km
800 m
5 h
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Trail
Starts in Nazaré
Nazaré to the Óbidos lagoon gravel route via São Martinho (80 km)
Coast road, limestone farm track, dune track and lagoon path from Nazaré to Foz do Arelho. 780 m of climbing, lunch at São Martinho, birds at the lagoon. The Silver Coast in one day.
80 km
780 m
6 h
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Paved / Gravel
Guided tours through Praia do Salgado
Rather ride with a guide? These tours pass here.
