Small trip in Southern Portugal

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Mainly to post some pictures.

I started in Albufiera. And went to Silves,
Where my actual route started.
Silves is typical for this area. with the mixture of architect/historiy

A roman bridge passes over the Arade river.
On the hill, there is a huge castle from the time of the Moors.
And close to the castle is a catholic cathedral.

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This was the route.
Mainly dirt/gravel roads.
First keg going up to Odelouca dam

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Nice road .

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There is a nice stop at the dam. Time for coffee


Leg 2 continues on the north side of the dam.

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The situation for water is very bad. Too little rain. The level in the reservoirs is very low

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I view point along the road.

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Clear sign

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The view

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Leg 2 ends in Sapeira.

Leg 3 takes us south.

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The road to the Arade dam

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Nice road

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There are several luxurious houses. In the middle of nowhere

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The view over the reservoir

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Back in Silves. I made two small detours.
One on a short trail.
And one up a hill.
The hill is much steeper than what the picture says.

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The hill

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What you see when you are close to the top. Just the end and the sky.
What is behind the peak ?
Speed is needed to keep going....




After that. Just returning to Albufeira.

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[Scott_rider]

Looks like a good route. Nice photos .

[Godspeed]

Looks amazing, thanks for posting it up. Definitely a place for an adventure