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Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Santo António

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Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Santo António

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Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Santo António

02:11

46.0km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 242 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.65 km

Ruins of the Old Whale Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

This former whaling factory is located directly on the harbor basin. The whales caught were processed here in the past. What can still be seen is the chimney and remains of the wall.

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20.4 km

Globe Sculpture in Praia das Milícias

Highlight • Monument

3

35.3 km

Companhia Portuguesa Rádio Marconi Satellite Control Center

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned satellite control center of the Companhia Portuguesa Rádio Marconi (CPRM), a former Portuguese telegraph and satellite company.

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46.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

15.4 km

3.40 km

354 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

5.74 km

202 m

153 m

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Monday 25 May

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