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Vinhas da Criação Velha – View of Faial loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Criação Velha

Vinhas da Criação Velha – View of Faial loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – View of Faial loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

02:55

10.6km

180m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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919 m

Narrow Path Between Vineyard Walls

Highlight • Trail

944 m

Vineyards of the Pico Island Protected Landscape of Vineyard Culture

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

For several years this region has been a UNESCO cultural heritage site. The vineyards, separated by walls, stand on a lava field. Each individual plant is planted in a gutter …

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1.70 km

Vinhas da Criação Velha

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful, easy hike leads through a large, active wine-growing area whose walls are perfectly preserved (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004).

Perfect when the clouds linger in the highlands. Several swimming opportunities are available.

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2.41 km

Natural Swimming Pool and Beach Bar Criação Velha

Highlight • Beach

Best beach bar – ice cream, soft drinks, beer, wine, and (hot) snacks at reasonable prices. Super friendly staff.

Best beach bar. Low prices. Super friendly people.

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4.46 km

Pocinho Bay Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Beach

The natural swimming pool has toilet & showers facilities and BBQ spots

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5.36 km

Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Natural

Nice and refreshing. So bring swimming gear.

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5.41 km

Calhau Village in the Protected Landscape of Pico Island Vineyards

Highlight • Settlement

Fascinating location, nestled between the coast with lava rocks and historic vineyards. The town is small and inhabited by a dozen people. It is part of the parish of Piedade.

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7.75 km

View of Faial

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of Faial and its port city of Horta.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

3.07 km

2.16 km

106 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

2.18 km

220 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – View of Faial loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

Narrow Path Between Vineyard Walls

Vineyards of the Pico Island Protected Landscape of Vineyard Culture

Vinhas da Criação Velha

Natural Swimming Pool and Beach Bar Criação Velha

Pocinho Bay Natural Swimming Pool

Natural Swimming Pool

Calhau Village in the Protected Landscape of Pico Island Vineyards

View of Faial

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