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Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Este

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Nordeste

Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Este

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Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Este

04:06

12.8km

550m

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: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.03 km

Seven Arches Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nordeste also has the most beautiful bridge in the archipelago, the "Ponte de Sete Arcos" - the bridge of the seven arches. A little bit hidden beneath it, a small botanical garden invites you to take a stroll.

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8.11 km

Parish Church of Saint George in Nordeste

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Beautiful church right in the center of Nordeste.

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8.25 km

Historic Center of Nordeste

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In the north of São Miguel, somewhat isolated and sometimes also referred to as the 10th island, lies the beautiful little town of Nordeste. It is said to be the most flowery city in the Azores.

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9.45 km

View of the Farol do Arnel

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This viewpoint offers a wide view over the north coast of the island of Sao Miguel and over the lighthouse Ponta do Arnel, which is located on the headland of Arnel.

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9.57 km

Steep descent to Farol do Arnel and harbor

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The tarred and concrete road to the “Farol Ponta do Arnel” lighthouse and on to the small fishing port from Nordeste is unusually steep with a 35% incline. Driving on …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.26 km

719 m

483 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

3.08 km

1.09 km

578 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Seven Arches Bridge – Historic Center of Nordeste loop from Área Marinha Protegida de Gestão de Recursos da Costa Este

Seven Arches Bridge

Parish Church of Saint George in Nordeste

Historic Center of Nordeste

View of the Farol do Arnel

Steep descent to Farol do Arnel and harbor

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