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View of Pico Mountain – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Criação Velha

View of Pico Mountain – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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View of Pico Mountain – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

02:28

44.3km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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After 29.7 km for 74 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.18 km

Madalena Port

Highlight • Settlement

Some really nice places to sit and relax beginning of the ride or at the end. This is also where I hired the bike from - relatively basic low specc'd …

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13.8 km

View of Pico Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point on the way up (or descent) from Pico Mountain you have a privileged view. On clear days it is possible to see the entire mountain clearly.

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22.9 km

Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Santa Luzia

Nature Reserve

29.6 km

Lajido Volcanic Landscape and Traditional Stone Houses

Highlight • Structure

31.4 km

Site entirely dedicated to explaining winemaking on Pico Island. The center has an exhibition of high interest for those who are passionate about wine. Highlight is Lajido de SantaLuzia, classified as a World Heritage Site in 2004 by UNESCO.

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33.3 km

Northern Cycle Path of the Pico Vineyard Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cycle path that follows the coast parallel to the road. In addition to being a safe alternative to the main road, it is also a very scenic route, with stunning views of the coast and the island.

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38.3 km

View of the sea and Faial Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

This site is very close to Madalena, and is an alternative to the main road. In addition to being less trafficked, it offers incredible panoramas of the coast and the …

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39.9 km

Cella Bar and View of Faial Island

Highlight • Pub

One of the greatest places on the island to have a drink and eat

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44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

8.90 km

7.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 16 July

24°C

19°C

60 %

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View of Pico Mountain – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

Madalena Port

View of Pico Mountain

Arcos Natural Swimming Pool

Lajido Volcanic Landscape and Traditional Stone Houses

Santa Luzia Lava Field

Northern Cycle Path of the Pico Vineyard Landscape

View of the sea and Faial Island

Cella Bar and View of Faial Island

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