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View of Mosteiros Village – Trail to Arco de Santa Cruz loop from Capelas

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View of Mosteiros Village – Trail to Arco de Santa Cruz loop from Capelas

Moderate

4.6

(8)

47

hikers

View of Mosteiros Village – Trail to Arco de Santa Cruz loop from Capelas

02:18

8.69km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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1.32 km

Capelas Seawater Pool

Highlight • Structure

If you are looking to cool off, this is the right place. The seawater swimming pool is beautifully located and well protected from the waves.

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2

1.35 km

São Roque Natural Pool

Highlight • Beach

3

1.55 km

View of Mosteiros Village

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It is very beautiful here.

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4

2.33 km

5

3.94 km

View of Coastal Rock Formations

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6

7.20 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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7

7.65 km

Elephant Trunk Rock (Pedras Negras)

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From the Miradouro das Pedras Negras you have wonderful views of the lava coast with the flowing white foamy sea of the Atlantic. The lava cliff with the tunnel in it is shaped like an elephant's trunk drinking water.

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8

7.98 km

Trail to Arco de Santa Cruz

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Recommed to wear hikimg shoes. Trail at some places is a bit difficult to walk. However it is totally worth. I recommend go back by the ocean because we tried …

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8.69 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.98 km

3.60 km

903 m

201 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.37 km

1.89 km

839 m

827 m

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Saturday 16 May

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