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Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Povoação

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Povoação

Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Povoação

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Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Povoação

05:00

46.5km

1,500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Tronqueira e Planalto dos Graminhais

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37 m

Povoação Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

The port of Povoação (Portuguese for locality) was significant from the very beginning. After a first landing in 1427, the settlement of the island of Sao Miguel began in Povoação from 1432.

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Povoação

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Povoação is known for being the first point of settlement in the archipelago (hence the name). The area is marked by a varied landscape, including mountains, valleys, rivers and beaches. …

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22.4 km

Parish Church of Saint George in Nordeste

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Beautiful church right in the center of Nordeste.

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22.5 km

Nordeste also has the most beautiful bridge in the archipelago, the "Ponte de Sete Arcos" - the bridge of the seven arches. A little bit hidden beneath it, a small botanical garden invites you to take a stroll.

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Historic Center of Nordeste

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In the north of São Miguel, somewhat isolated and sometimes also referred to as the 10th island, lies the beautiful little town of Nordeste. It is said to be the most flowery city in the Azores.

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22.9 km

Historic Center of Nordeste

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Nordeste is, as its name suggests, a village in the northeast part of São Miguel Island. The old center of Nordeste has several very beautiful historical buildings, such as the …

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23.3 km

Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Viveiro do Nordeste

Nature Reserve

46.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

6.65 km

2.91 km

1.99 km

345 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

6.56 km

4.72 km

1.81 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Povoação

Povoação Harbor

Povoação

Parish Church of Saint George in Nordeste