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Ruins of the Old Whale Factory – Moinho do Pico Vermelho loop from Capelas

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São Vicente Ferreira

Ruins of the Old Whale Factory – Moinho do Pico Vermelho loop from Capelas

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Ruins of the Old Whale Factory – Moinho do Pico Vermelho loop from Capelas

02:45

53.6km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Ponta do Escalvado

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119 m

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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5.75 km

Santo António Viewpoint

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Santo António is a parish in Ponta Delgada. A few years ago, various tourist and leisure facilities began to be opened, such as the bathing area and viewpoints. Agriculture is …

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12.5 km

Moinho do Pico Vermelho

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Beautifully restored mill, parking directly in front of the mill. It's worth stopping for a moment!
Can only be viewed from the outside.

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26.9 km

Viewpoint at Ponta do Escalvado

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viewpoint signposted from the main road

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26.9 km

Whale Lookout (Vigia da Baleia) at Ponta do Escalvado

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Spectacular viewpoint that provides a unique view of the coast. From here you can see the cliffs as far as Mosteiros. It was an observation point for whale hunting in …

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53.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

8.64 km

6.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

3.31 km

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Ruins of the Old Whale Factory – Moinho do Pico Vermelho loop from Capelas

Ruins of the Old Whale Factory

Santo António Viewpoint

Moinho do Pico Vermelho

Viewpoint at Ponta do Escalvado

Whale Lookout (Vigia da Baleia) at Ponta do Escalvado

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