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Old Watermills of Maia – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Lomba da Maia

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Old Watermills of Maia – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Lomba da Maia

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Old Watermills of Maia – Praia da Viola and the Watermills loop from Lomba da Maia

00:59

2.88km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

64 m

View of the North Coast of São Miguel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint with public WC
Parking is possible here

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2

1.19 km

Waterfall Above the Old Watermill

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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3

1.23 km

Old Watermills of Maia

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

1.25 km

Nateiro Watermills and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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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5

1.35 km

Waterfall and Ruins at Praia da Viola

Highlight • Waterfall

Be sure not to visit the strange streams on the beach, very interesting. Super beautiful coast!!

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6

1.39 km

Areia Preta Beach with Waterfall

Highlight • Beach

A detour to the coast is definitely recommended!

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7

1.46 km

Praia da Viola and the Watermills

Highlight • Beach

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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8

1.56 km

Praia do Porto Formoso

Highlight • Beach

Very nice coastal hiking trail to the old and restored water mill. We recommend!@

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2.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.04 km

701 m

142 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

410 m

291 m

153 m

142 m

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