Furnas Hot Springs – Ribeira Grande Beachfront loop from Azores

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Ribeira Grande (Matriz)

Furnas Hot Springs – Ribeira Grande Beachfront loop from Azores

Moderate

Furnas Hot Springs – Ribeira Grande Beachfront loop from Azores

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22.8km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.14 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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99 m

Furnas Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the small village there is a bathhouse for those who want to be pampered. Continue restaurants. Parking available and from here the trail starts.

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6.50 km

Ponta do Cintrão

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ponta do Cintrão is a magical place close to Ribeirinha. In addition to housing several species of birds, it is evidence of the volcanic activities of the Azores. From this …

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9.16 km

Ribeira Grande Beachfront

Highlight • Beach

For dinner on the beach of Ribeira Grande.
At the beginning of summer, despite the location far to the south, the sun only sets after 9 p.m. because the Azores …

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10.1 km

Church of Our Lady of the Star

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church in Ribeira Grande. It has a very particular bell tower, with exposed bells, and a facade with typical Azorean Baroque architecture, with three doors. Its first construction dates back to the distant 15th century.

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10.6 km

Ribeira Grande Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Besides the bridge itself, Ribeira Grande is a quite nice village with a lot of interesting architectural buildings and a nice beach and pool area. While the village gives a pretty local impression, there is some minor tourism developed.

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