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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

01:33

5.32km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Ponta do Cintrão - Ponta da Maia

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442 m

Calhau da Maia Beach

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Praia do Calhau da Maia, located on the curve of the Maia area, is one of the many volcanic sand beaches in the Azores. With basic services and a bar, …

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977 m

Old Wash Place With View of Maia

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On this very beautiful coastal hike you pass this old washing place. A great view back to Maia.

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1.41 km

Old Watermills and Waterfall of Maia

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Who likes such "lost places", is exactly right here

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2.58 km

View of the Black Sand Beach and Coastal Cliffs

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Beautiful coastal hiking trail, great black beach section and interesting old watermill. We recommend!!!

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2.67 km

Praia da Viola and the Watermills

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Praia da Viola is a narrow, quiet beach of coarse sand and pebbles, framed by a rocky cliff with several waterfalls. When crossing the beach, it is worth taking a …

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3.37 km

Black Sand Beach Trail, São Miguel

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The hike along the coast is always worthwhile. Hydrangeas bloom in abundance along the path. There are also other flowering plants to see.

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3.53 km

View of Maia

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Super beautiful coastal hiking trail, great views of the sea. The trip to the old water mill is always worth it!!

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5.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

478 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

535 m

292 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

19°C

14°C

49 %

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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

Calhau da Maia Beach

Old Wash Place With View of Maia

Old Watermills and Waterfall of Maia

View of the Black Sand Beach and Coastal Cliffs

Praia da Viola and the Watermills

Black Sand Beach Trail, São Miguel

View of Maia

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