Volta do Concelho — circular route on the island of São Miguel

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Ponta Delgada (São Pedro)

Volta do Concelho — circular route on the island of São Miguel

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Volta do Concelho — circular route on the island of São Miguel

05:53

84.4km

1,590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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After 1.57 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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458 m

Chapel of Mãe de Deus

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The Mother of God Fort is a historic fortification dating back to the 16th century. Initially an interior defense of the city, it lost strategic importance over the centuries. The …

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15.6 km

View of the North Coast of São Miguel

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On the eastern rise of the large "Sete Cidades" crater, in the west of the island of Sao Miguel, there are views of many small, green overgrown craters in the center of the island.

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22.9 km

Vista do Rei viewpoint

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The view from up here is truly regal. When looking down from the crater rim, about 300 m, the northern lake (Lagoa Azul) appears blue due to the reflection of …

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30.0 km

Sete Cidades Causeway

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One of the most special places when walking the trails and streets of Sete Cidades. At this point - which cannot be called a bridge - you can see the …

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30.8 km

Rua do Outeiro, Sete Cidades

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Sete Cidades is a charming place. If someone were teleported to Sete Cidades, they would hardly believe that it was a village on the edge of a lake, inside a …

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37.8 km

Escalvado Viewpoint

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Worthwhile viewpoint with whale watch tower

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52.3 km

Moinho do Pico Vermelho

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Beautifully restored mill, parking directly in front of the mill. It's worth stopping for a moment!
Can only be viewed from the outside.

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59.1 km

Santo António Viewpoint

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Santo António is a parish in Ponta Delgada. A few years ago, various tourist and leisure facilities began to be opened, such as the bathing area and viewpoints. Agriculture is …

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84.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

36.9 km

6.28 km

Surfaces

82.9 km