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Church of Saint Mary Magdalene – Lava Coast of Pico Island loop from Madalena

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Madalena

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene – Lava Coast of Pico Island loop from Madalena

Moderate

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Church of Saint Mary Magdalene – Lava Coast of Pico Island loop from Madalena

02:51

42.3km

680m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies das Furnas de Santo António

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301 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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449 m

Church of Santa Maria Madalena

Highlight • Religious Site

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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28.5 km

Lava Coast of Pico Island

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Many different forms of lava can be discovered here. In some places the sea has created gaps through which the sea water is blown onto the hiking trail when the …

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30.4 km

Arcos Natural Swimming Pool

Highlight • Beach

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32.0 km

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32.2 km

Santa Luzia Lava Field

Highlight • Historical Site

Site entirely dedicated to explaining winemaking on Pico Island. The center has an exhibition of high interest for those who are passionate about wine. Highlight is Lajido de SantaLuzia, classified as a World Heritage Site in 2004 by UNESCO.

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34.1 km

Northern Cycle Path of the Pico Vineyard Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cycle path that follows the coast parallel to the road. In addition to being a safe alternative to the main road, it is also a very scenic route, with stunning views of the coast and the island.

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40.1 km

View of Pico Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can easily do a nice walk here from Madalena

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42.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

8.03 km

4.79 km

1.73 km

1.65 km

Surfaces

34.7 km

4.26 km

2.71 km

442 m

153 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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18°C

47 %

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