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Velas (São Jorge)

Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

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Velas (São Jorge)

Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

Easy

3.8

(5)

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Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

00:48

2.96km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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223 m

Jardim da Praça da República

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The Jardim da Praça da República is marked by its characteristic central bandstand. It began as a market square, transforming into a garden in 1836, with the addition of trees, …

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267 m

Rua Francisco Lacerda Mosaic Pavement

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The most charming street in Velas is, without a doubt, Rua Francisco Lacerda. It connects Jardim da República to the Igreja Matriz de São Jorge - patron saint of the …

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438 m

Parish Church of Saint George

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A nice little church near the port. Adjacent is a small park with parking spaces. The car rental companies are also located here. There are small restaurants all around.

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516 m

Sea Gate of Velas

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The single-arched port gate (Portao do Mar) was built in 1799 and was once part of the city wall to protect the inhabitants from pirate attacks.

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953 m

Natural Pool of Poças de São Roque

Highlight • Beach

A nice sea pool. Changing rooms are available. You can safely enter the natural pool via ladders and steps and cool off. There are also loungers. Is well attended.

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1.22 km

Natural Arch of São Jorge

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More than a rocky structure, a signature of how beautiful the contrast is between volcanic activity and the omnipresence of the Atlantic. A simultaneously sweet and bitter memory, about the …

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1.93 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Deliverance

Highlight • Religious Site

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Livramento was built in 1697. It has basalt stonework. The hermitage has a local legend related to the protection of the population, and an annual festival is held in honor of the saint.

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2.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

693 m

107 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

1.10 km

164 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

Jardim da Praça da República

Rua Francisco Lacerda Mosaic Pavement

Parish Church of Saint George

Sea Gate of Velas

Natural Pool of Poças de São Roque

Natural Arch of São Jorge

Hermitage of Our Lady of Deliverance

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