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Lava Coast of Pico Island – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Santo António

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Santo António

Lava Coast of Pico Island – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Santo António

Moderate

5.0

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6

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Lava Coast of Pico Island – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Santo António

04:51

17.5km

300m

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: May 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies das Furnas de Santo António

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

906 m

Furnas de Santo António

Highlight • Cave

Access stairs and ladder to a protected rock basin

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2

960 m

Nice for snorkeling, relatively calm water

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3

4.65 km

Vineyard Culture of the Northern Zone, Pico Island

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Viticulture on Pico was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. Here you can discover part of the northern wine-growing region. The area around Madalena, on the other hand, is much better known.

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6.84 km

Lava Coast of Pico Island

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Many different forms of lava can be discovered here. In some places the sea has created gaps through which the sea water is blown onto the hiking trail when the …

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8.76 km

Arcos Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Beach

6

10.1 km

St. Matthew's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

7

10.1 km

Trail over lava rocks directly on the cliffs ... Sure-footedness is necessary!
Always pay attention to the yellow / red markings!

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

5.35 km

4.64 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.85 km

6.42 km

591 m

295 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

24°C

19°C

48 %

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