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Vila De São Sebastião

Coastal views – Church of São Sebastião loop from Vila de São Sebastião

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Vila De São Sebastião

Coastal views – Church of São Sebastião loop from Vila de São Sebastião

Moderate

4.4

(14)

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Coastal views – Church of São Sebastião loop from Vila de São Sebastião

02:50

9.56km

280m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Ponta das Contendas

Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa das Contendas

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.81 km

Forte Pesqueiro dos Meninos

Ruins

2.35 km

Coastal views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point just slightly off the main hiking trail, good view of the lava cliffs.

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3.27 km

View of Ponta das Contendas Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the lava cliffs on the Atlantic.

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3.78 km

Forte do Bom Jesus and View of Ponta das Contendas

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice viewpoint on a lava headland towards the cliffs on the Atlantic.
Site with remains of an old fort "Forte do Bom Jesus".

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3.84 km

Forte do Bom Jesus and View

Highlight • Historical Site

Although the fort itself is not an imposing construction - quite the opposite, as it is ruins - the site offers a stunning view of the sea and coast. Birdwatching is very common here.

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4.91 km

Forte de Santa Catarina das Mós

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice hike

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5.30 km

View of Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ponta das Contendas marks the most extreme site southeast of Terceira Island and offers beautiful views of the Atlantic. Ponta is part of the São Sebastião Forts route, however, it can be accessed from the nearby car park.

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6.00 km

Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

9.50 km

Church of São Sebastião

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of São Sebastião is the oldest on Terceira Island. The exterior is quite modest, but it fits in perfectly with the other neighboring buildings. It's also worth a visit inside.

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9.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

2.75 km

1.40 km

893 m

123 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

3.05 km

884 m

200 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Coastal views – Church of São Sebastião loop from Vila de São Sebastião

Coastal views

View of Ponta das Contendas Cliffs

Forte do Bom Jesus and View of Ponta das Contendas

Forte do Bom Jesus and View

Forte de Santa Catarina das Mós

View of Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse

Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse

Church of São Sebastião

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