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Parish Church of Saint George – Jardim da Praça da República loop from Velas

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Parish Church of Saint George – Jardim da Praça da República loop from Velas

Moderate

5.0

(2)

7

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Parish Church of Saint George – Jardim da Praça da República loop from Velas

02:16

27.6km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 422 m for 162 m

After 17.0 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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269 m

Sea Gate of Velas

Highlight • Monument

The single-arched port gate (Portao do Mar) was built in 1799 and was once part of the city wall to protect the inhabitants from pirate attacks.

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350 m

Parish Church of Saint George

Highlight • Religious Site

A nice little church near the port. Adjacent is a small park with parking spaces. The car rental companies are also located here. There are small restaurants all around.

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421 m

Rua Francisco Lacerda Mosaic Pavement

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The most charming street in Velas is, without a doubt, Rua Francisco Lacerda. It connects Jardim da República to the Igreja Matriz de São Jorge - patron saint of the …

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564 m

Jardim da Praça da República

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The Jardim da Praça da República is marked by its characteristic central bandstand. It began as a market square, transforming into a garden in 1836, with the addition of trees, …

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5

9.83 km

Caminho do Farol da Ponta dos Rosais

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very beautiful section of the Caminho do Farol - which connects to the Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse. It follows the Atlantic with beautiful views of the Island. The route can be done with practically any type of mountain bike.

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17.1 km

Reserva Florestal de Recreio das Sete Fontes

Nature Reserve

7

27.1 km

A nice sea pool. Changing rooms are available. You can safely enter the natural pool via ladders and steps and cool off. There are also loungers. Is well attended.

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27.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.85 km

6.70 km

2.63 km

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

7.67 km

2.00 km

191 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 6 September

27°C

22°C

18 %

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