Church of Saint Mary Magdalene – Furna de Frei Matias loop from Madalena

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Church of Saint Mary Magdalene – Furna de Frei Matias loop from Madalena

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Church of Saint Mary Magdalene – Furna de Frei Matias loop from Madalena

06:20

21.4km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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136 m

Street Art of Madalena

Highlight • Monument

In Madalena hide #streetart and #co. Open your eyes, then you will find something.

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281 m

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Highlight • Religious Site

The Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena church stands above the small natural harbor of Madalena and forms the center of the town. In the immediate vicinity are various restaurants and the ferry port, from which one can translate to Fajal.

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429 m

Church of Santa Maria Madalena

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Very beautiful church built in the 19th century. The Church of Santa Maria Madelna has a very rich facade, with two bell towers and a central clock. Typically Azorean architecture.

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10.4 km

Furna de Frei Matias

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The Furna de Frei Matias is an approximately 100 m long, freely accessible cave below the Pico. It was created when Lava ran down the slope and left a tunnel. …

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10.5 km

Tunnel in the Cave

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

Definitely worth a look, don't forget your headlamp.

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16.9 km

Quinta das Rosas Park

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19.9 km

Wine Museum

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Here you will be informed about the traditional winegrowing on the island of Pico. Each vine is surrounded by a stone wall to protect it from the extremes of weather. …

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