4x4 route through Castro Marim and Cacela Velha 4h

Far from the famous beaches of the Algarve, to the east of the district of Faro, there is a small paradise guarded by the Guadiana river full of ecosystems made up of immense fauna and flora and by the different rural and coastal towns who live on the border between Portugal and Spain.

On this 4x4 route, we will enter this part of the region, where gastronomy, nature, culture and history form a combination that is as exciting as it is attractive.

We will start in the Sapal de Castro Marim Natural Reserve and its salt flats. This marshy area formed by the Guadiana estuary is home to large flocks of flamingos and storks, as well as many species of birds and fish. We will travel in the 4x4 the paths that border this wetland, full of landscapes where the vegetation makes its way through the river.

We will set course from the town of Castro Marim towards the coast through routes in which we will cross various scenarios of rural Portugal, where we will stop to enjoy the gastronomy of the area, in addition to a good glass of medronho.

We will arrive at the coast, where we will ride through the famous town of Cacela Velha and its surroundings, one of the most important in Ria Formosa. This small town on the shores of the Atlantic has a special charm caused by its small white houses that contrast with the blue and green tones that flood the area.

This route mixes the best of Portuguese food with the connection with the flora and fauna of the area, while we blend in with local customs on a 4x4 route >that you cannot miss if you are looking to discover the most magical corners of the Algarve.