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Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace – Senhora da Paz Viewpoint loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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Ribeira Seca

Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace – Senhora da Paz Viewpoint loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace – Senhora da Paz Viewpoint loop from Vila Franca do Campo

03:32

11.2km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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95 m

Vinha D'areia

Highlight • Beach

There are not many sandy beaches on the island. This one is really beautiful. For a few years now there has also been a permanent restaurant here. Worth a visit

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2.87 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace

Highlight • Religious Site

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz, a Baroque building from the 18th century, stands atop Nossa Senhora da Paz Hill, near Vila Franca do Campo on the island of …

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2.93 km

Senhora da Paz Viewpoint

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel "Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz", built in 1764, to which a stairway decorated with tiles (azulejos) leads, overlooks the town of Vila Franca do Campo.

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9.65 km

View of Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pretty little place with lots of history and culture

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9.74 km

Statue of Infante de Sagres (Henry the Navigator), Vila Franca do Campo

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Another statue of Henry the Navigator ;-)

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9.90 km

Vila Franca do Campo Waterfront

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On the night of October 21st to 22nd, 1522, the town of Vila Franca, the capital at the time, was destroyed by a landslide caused by an earthquake. The entire …

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10.1 km

Vila Franca do Campo Fishing Harbor

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The city "Vila Franca do Campo" is located on the south coast of the largest Azores island São Miguel and became its first capital after the discovery of the - …

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10.4 km

Church and Convent of Santo André

Highlight • Religious Site

What is remarkable about the "Convento De Santo Andre" is the use of basalt stone as a constructive and decorative element, which is characteristic of the islands of the archipelago.

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

3.71 km

874 m

605 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.85 km

2.18 km

606 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace – Senhora da Paz Viewpoint loop from Vila Franca do Campo

Vinha D'areia

Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace

Senhora da Paz Viewpoint

View of Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

Statue of Infante de Sagres (Henry the Navigator), Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo Waterfront

Vila Franca do Campo Fishing Harbor

Church and Convent of Santo André

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