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Calheta De Nesquim

Coastal Cliff Path – Balheira Viewpoint loop from Calheta de Nesquim

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Calheta De Nesquim

Coastal Cliff Path – Balheira Viewpoint loop from Calheta de Nesquim

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Coastal Cliff Path – Balheira Viewpoint loop from Calheta de Nesquim

04:28

14.2km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.27 km

Port of Calheta de Nesquim

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Small parish of Lajes do Pico, with a very inviting port and church. Its first historical mention dates back to 1506, indicating occupation during the first years of Portuguese navigation. …

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2

3.40 km

Coastal Cliff Path

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Short, very interesting but slightly demanding route that leads over scree and stones along the coast.

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3

3.79 km

Poça das Mujas Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Natural

4

5.12 km

Calheta de Nesquim Cemetery

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Old cemetery of Calheta de Nesquim. Just like much of Pico Island (and the Azores) it is extremely well looked after by the local community. Despite the burial site, the contrast with the sea reveals a unique beauty.

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5

5.76 km

Balheira Whaling Lookout

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Small viewpoint that was used, like many others in the Azores, for sea observation and whale hunting. The front opening gives the air of a military bunker, but that was not the purpose. Good stopping point.

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5.77 km

Balheira Viewpoint

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Small viewpoint that was used, like many others in the Azores, for sea observation and whale hunting. The front opening gives the air of a military bunker, but that was not the purpose. Good stopping point.

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12.3 km

Galeras de Bueyes Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

4.43 km

3.97 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

3.55 km

2.93 km

2.33 km

< 100 m

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Comments

December 31, 2022,Rund rum und mitten durch Calheta de Nesquim

Wonderful round through nature. The Azores are just beautiful 😊

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September 17, 2024,Calheta de Nesquim — circular route on the Island of Pico (PRC 11 PIC)

A pretty steep climb on a narrow path leading to an easy descent through meadows and left behind farm houses

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