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

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

Moderate

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

02:15

40.1km

360m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.8 km for 199 m

After 24.0 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.8 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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16.4 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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20.1 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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22.8 km

Ribeira Grande Town Hall Square

Highlight • Settlement

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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23.0 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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24.1 km

Globe Sculpture in Praia das Milícias

Highlight • Monument

40.0 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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