Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

Hiking trails & Routes

Velas (São Jorge)

Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

Easy

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Walking in Velas — circular route on Terceira Island

00:48

2.96km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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223 m

Jardim da Praça da República

Highlight • Structure

The Jardim da Praça da República is marked by its characteristic central bandstand. It began as a market square, transforming into a garden in 1836, with the addition of trees, …

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267 m

Rua Francisco Lacerda Mosaic Pavement

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The most charming street in Velas is, without a doubt, Rua Francisco Lacerda. It connects Jardim da República to the Igreja Matriz de São Jorge - patron saint of the …

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438 m

Parish Church of Saint George

Highlight • Religious Site

A nice little church near the port. Adjacent is a small park with parking spaces. The car rental companies are also located here. There are small restaurants all around.

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516 m

Sea Gate of Velas

Highlight • Monument

The single-arched port gate (Portao do Mar) was built in 1799 and was once part of the city wall to protect the inhabitants from pirate attacks.

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953 m

Natural Pool of Poças de São Roque

Highlight • Beach

A nice sea pool. Changing rooms are available. You can safely enter the natural pool via ladders and steps and cool off. There are also loungers. Is well attended.

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1.22 km

Natural Arch of São Jorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

More than a rocky structure, a signature of how beautiful the contrast is between volcanic activity and the omnipresence of the Atlantic. A simultaneously sweet and bitter memory, about the …

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1.93 km

Hermitage of Our Lady of Deliverance

Highlight • Religious Site

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Livramento was built in 1697. It has basalt stonework. The hermitage has a local legend related to the protection of the population, and an annual festival is held in honor of the saint.

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2.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

469 m

162 m

Surfaces

1.46 km