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Ribeira Grande Bridge – Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Capelas

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São Vicente Ferreira

Ribeira Grande Bridge – Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Capelas

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Ribeira Grande Bridge – Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Capelas

02:18

40.7km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 293 m for 61 m

After 23.4 km for 199 m

After 24.6 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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323 m

Pedras Negras Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a viewpoint with very easy access and even disabled people in a wheelchair can get to the endpoint to enjoy this fantastic scenery, which is not common at …

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16.4 km

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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20.7 km

Parish Church of the Most Holy Savior of the World (Ribeirinha)

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church in the town center

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23.4 km

Ribeira Grande Town Hall Square

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Ribeira Grande is the largest city in the north of the Azores island of São Miguel with 32,032 inhabitants. The river of the same name, which also gave it its …

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23.6 km

Church of Our Lady of the Star

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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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24.7 km

Globe Sculpture in Praia das Milícias

Highlight • Monument

40.6 km

Ruins of the Old Whale Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

This former whaling factory is located directly on the harbor basin. The whales caught were processed here in the past. What can still be seen is the chimney and remains of the wall.

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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

9.62 km

7.50 km

2.33 km

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

4.34 km

3.42 km

905 m

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

22°C

17°C

7 %

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Ribeira Grande Bridge – Ruins of the Old Whale Factory loop from Capelas

Pedras Negras Viewpoint

Praia de Ribeira Grande