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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

Moderate

3.9

(19)

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

03:25

12.6km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

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794 m

Pocinho Bay Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Beach

The natural swimming pool has toilet & showers facilities and BBQ spots

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1.82 km

Natural Swimming Pool and Beach Bar Criação Velha

Highlight • Beach

Best beach bar – ice cream, soft drinks, beer, wine, and (hot) snacks at reasonable prices. Super friendly staff.

Best beach bar. Low prices. Super friendly people.

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3.55 km

This beautiful, easy hike leads through a large, active wine-growing area whose walls are perfectly preserved (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004).

Perfect when the clouds linger in the highlands. Several swimming opportunities are available.

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3.56 km

Vineyards of the Pico Island Protected Landscape of Vineyard Culture

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

For several years this region has been a UNESCO cultural heritage site. The vineyards, separated by walls, stand on a lava field. Each individual plant is planted in a gutter …

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5.02 km

Friar's Mill

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful narrow paths with a view of Faial.

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12.4 km

Calhau Village in the Protected Landscape of Pico Island Vineyards

Highlight • Settlement

Fascinating location, nestled between the coast with lava rocks and historic vineyards. The town is small and inhabited by a dozen people. It is part of the parish of Piedade.

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12.5 km

Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Natural

Nice and refreshing. So bring swimming gear.

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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

4.22 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

2.77 km

164 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 3 July

24°C

18°C

12 %

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

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