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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Madalena

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Madalena

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Madalena

04:08

15.0km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.54 km

View of Faial Island and the Sea

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2

6.75 km

View of Faial

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From here you have a wonderful view of Faial and its port city of Horta.

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3

10.0 km

Vinhas da Criação Velha

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4

11.5 km

Friar's Mill

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Beautiful narrow paths with a view of Faial.

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5

14.1 km

View of Mount Pico

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6

14.3 km

Madalena View

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7

14.4 km

Way to the Natural Pool of Madalena

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Well-trodden road. Easy walking shoes are sufficient. The route is flat with negligible elevation gain. Beautiful views of the ocean and island.

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8

14.6 km

Caique Adamastor in Madalena

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

5.37 km

3.58 km

Surfaces

8.31 km

3.38 km

2.02 km

1.01 km

178 m

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