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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

Moderate

4.7

(3)

13

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

04:53

17.4km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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 Oeste

Waypoints

A

Start point

Hotel

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1

209 m

Pocinho Bay Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Beach

The natural swimming pool has toilet & showers facilities and BBQ spots

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2

1.23 km

Monte Volcano

Highlight • Volcano

3

2.26 km

Natural Swimming Pool and Beach Bar Criação Velha

Highlight • Beach

Best beach bar – ice cream, soft drinks, beer, wine, and (hot) snacks at reasonable prices. Super friendly staff.

Best beach bar. Low prices. Super friendly people.

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4

2.97 km

Vinhas da Criação Velha

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful, easy hike leads through a large, active wine-growing area whose walls are perfectly preserved (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004).

Perfect when the clouds linger in the highlands. Several swimming opportunities are available.

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5

2.97 km

Vineyards of the Pico Island Protected Landscape of Vineyard Culture

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

For several years this region has been a UNESCO cultural heritage site. The vineyards, separated by walls, stand on a lava field. Each individual plant is planted in a gutter …

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6

4.43 km

Friar's Mill

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful narrow paths with a view of Faial.

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7

6.19 km

Areia Larga Swimming Area

Highlight • Beach

8

11.0 km

View of Faial Island and the Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

17.4 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

5.58 km

3.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.03 km

1.61 km

1.09 km

238 m

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Highest point (270 m)

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Sunday 24 May

22°C

16°C

19 %

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