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Vereda do Jardim do Mar Trail – Arco da Calheta Church loop from Madalena do Mar

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Madalena Do Mar

Vereda do Jardim do Mar Trail – Arco da Calheta Church loop from Madalena do Mar

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Vereda do Jardim do Mar Trail – Arco da Calheta Church loop from Madalena do Mar

04:23

64.7km

2,120m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 45.8 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.59 km

Fonte de Pazeres

Highlight • Rest Area

Not much going on, if necessary also a restaurant on the square ... perfect to refill water bottles before the ascent

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29.4 km

São Pedro Church (Ponta do Pargo)

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in the mid-16th century, this parish was founded on land that used to belong to the parish of Fajã da Ovelha. He settled in the small chapel of São …

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29.8 km

Terraced fields at Ponta do Pargo

Highlight • Structure

You get a first impression of the landscape on the west coast

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38.0 km

Viewpoint

40.4 km

Santa Maria

Viewpoint

42.1 km

Church of Santo Amaro in Paul do Mar

Highlight • Religious Site

The most important church festival of "Santo Amaro" takes place every year on January 15th

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42.5 km

Vasco da Gama Statue in Paúl do Mar

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A statue honoring Statue Vasco da Gama.

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45.5 km

"Garden of the sea", a picturesque town known for its world-renowned surfing. Old narrow streets covered with floral cobblestone designs and a designated car-free zone. Stop by for lunch at Joe's Bar or by the seaside at Portinho.

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61.2 km

Arco da Calheta Church

Highlight • Religious Site

History & Significance
Construction: The church's origins date back to the early 16th century. It was founded by João Fernandes do Arco between 1520 and 1523 and was originally a …

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64.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

14.9 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.3 km

211 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 19 June

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Vereda do Jardim do Mar Trail – Arco da Calheta Church loop from Madalena do Mar

Miradouro da Fajã da Ovelha

Fonte de Pazeres

São Pedro Church (Ponta do Pargo)

Terraced fields at Ponta do Pargo

Church of Santo Amaro in Paul do Mar

Vasco da Gama Statue in Paúl do Mar

Vereda do Jardim do Mar Trail

Arco da Calheta Church

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