Santa Clara Lighthouse – Miradouro das Pedras Negras loop from João Paulo II Airport

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Santa Clara Lighthouse – Miradouro das Pedras Negras loop from João Paulo II Airport

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Santa Clara Lighthouse – Miradouro das Pedras Negras loop from João Paulo II Airport

02:42

54.0km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 53.1 km for 309 m

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3.29 km

Santa Clara Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Always a pleasure to bike along this stretch of road and pass this simple but well maintained lighthouse. Little traffic, good tarmac, nice scenery. What else is needed!

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5.65 km

St. Peter's Church, Ponta Delgada

Highlight • Religious Site

This small church directly opposite the cruise pier is also a church worth seeing in Ponta Delgada, although not the most magnificent.

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6.15 km

Azores Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

There are two main bike shops here in PDL. Went to both with a nasty cracking noise, which I could not locate although desperately searching. Azores Bike Shop checked all …

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6.82 km

Rooftop Bar With View of Ponta Delgada Harbor

Highlight • Pub

On the 7th floor of the hotel there is a swimming pool and a wonderful view of the sunset with a glass of wine or cocktail.

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7.72 km

Miradouro das Pedras Negras

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a viewpoint with very easy access and even disabled people in a wheelchair can get to the endpoint to enjoy this fantastic scenery, which is not common at …

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9.70 km

Praia do Pópulo

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Besides numerous natural pools in the vicinity of Ponta Delgada there are two sandy beaches inviting for swim in the open sea. Baywatch will be there during normal hours to make sure you are safe.

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39.3 km

Ruins of the Old Whale Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

This former whaling factory is located directly on the harbor basin. The whales caught were processed here in the past. What can still be seen is the chimney and remains of the wall.

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