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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

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177

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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

03:43

11.7km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Ponta do Cintrão - Ponta da Maia

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442 m

Calhau da Maia Beach

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Praia do Calhau da Maia, located on the curve of the Maia area, is one of the many volcanic sand beaches in the Azores. With basic services and a bar, …

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1.39 km

Old Watermills and Waterfall of Maia

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Who likes such "lost places", is exactly right here

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2.65 km

Praia da Viola and the Watermills

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Praia da Viola is a narrow, quiet beach of coarse sand and pebbles, framed by a rocky cliff with several waterfalls. When crossing the beach, it is worth taking a …

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2.85 km

Nateiro Watermills and Waterfall

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The ruins are the old watermills of Nateiro. These were used in the past to make flour from wheat and corn, which in turn was used to bake bread.

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2.91 km

Waterfall Above the Old Watermill

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Beautiful waterfall above the old renovated watermill. Beautiful coastal hiking trail. We recommend!!

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4.05 km

View of the North Coast of São Miguel

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Viewpoint with public WC
Parking is possible here

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4.40 km

View of the North Coast Cliffs, São Miguel

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Beautiful view of the cliffs

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8.75 km

Old Watermills of Maia

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Be sure to walk along the coastal path to the old watermills and look at the newly renovated mills, inside and out!!

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

1.88 km

1.58 km

823 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

2.17 km

1.24 km

1.07 km

420 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

17°C

16 %

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Calhau da Maia Beach – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Maia

Calhau da Maia Beach

Old Watermills and Waterfall of Maia

Praia da Viola and the Watermills

Nateiro Watermills and Waterfall

Waterfall Above the Old Watermill

View of the North Coast of São Miguel

View of the North Coast Cliffs, São Miguel

Old Watermills of Maia

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