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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Criação Velha

Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

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Vinhas da Criação Velha – Friar's Mill loop from Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture

01:01

3.95km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

21 m

Natural Swimming Pool and Beach Bar Criação Velha

Highlight • Beach

Best beach bar – ice cream, soft drinks, beer, wine, and (hot) snacks at reasonable prices. Super friendly staff.

Best beach bar. Low prices. Super friendly people.

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2

48 m

Swimming Spot in Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

Highlight • Beach

3

732 m

Vinhas da Criação Velha

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful, easy hike leads through a large, active wine-growing area whose walls are perfectly preserved (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004).

Perfect when the clouds linger in the highlands. Several swimming opportunities are available.

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4

735 m

Vineyards of the Pico Island Protected Landscape of Vineyard Culture

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

For several years this region has been a UNESCO cultural heritage site. The vineyards, separated by walls, stand on a lava field. Each individual plant is planted in a gutter …

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5

1.51 km

Narrow Path Between Vineyard Walls

Highlight • Trail

6

2.18 km

Red Windmill in the Protected Landscape of Pico Vineyard Culture

Highlight • Monument

Great coastal walks, good to walk.

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7

2.19 km

Friar's Mill

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful narrow paths with a view of Faial.

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8

2.53 km

Wine in the Lava Field

Highlight • Monument

B

3.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

1.71 km

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Sunday 1 November

22°C

16°C

62 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 12, 2024,Strandbar – Weinanbau im Lavafeld mit Windmühle Runde von Criação Velha

...unfortunately the beach bar was not open. The island of Faial can be seen opposite.

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