Ponte Ferroviaria de Santa Maria

Nice view

This is the main bridge over the river, on the Algarve line. Lovely views either side of the bridge as you cross over. Well worth a visit.

Nice view

This is the main bridge over the river, on the Algarve line. Lovely views either side of the bridge as you cross over. Well worth a visit.

Sturdy green iron bridge

If you like iron bridges, this is one for you. Beautifully constructed spanning across River Gilao for trains to access from one side to the other.

Sturdy green iron bridge

If you like iron bridges, this is one for you. Beautifully constructed spanning across River Gilao for trains to access from one side to the other.

A Railway Bridge!

The bridge is not historic, having been opened in 1906. My rented apartment was just below the bridge and I only saw one train pass over it. Unless you are a railway enthusiast I would say there is ...