Vinhas da Criação Velha | Pico

PR05PIC crosses one of Pico’s defining vineyard landscapes over about 7 km between Candelária and Areia Larga.

Here the landscape is a visible dialogue between lava, vines and stone walls. Small plots carved into the basalt give the walk a character that goes well beyond a rural stroll.

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Time needed1h
Access~10 min from Madalena
Difficultyeasy

PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE

Why this place belongs on the journey

Here the landscape is a visible dialogue between lava, vines and stone walls. Small plots carved into the basalt give the walk a character that goes well beyond a rural stroll. Azores Trails classifies PR05PIC as an easy linear route of 7 km, with an average duration of about two hours.

PR05PIC is rated easy, although its point-to-point format means the return must be organised. It is a useful walk when the aim is to understand Pico’s vineyard landscape on foot. It links Candelária with Areia Larga in the municipality of Madalena.

Because it is linear, the return needs to be planned. PR05PIC crosses one of Pico’s defining vineyard landscapes over about 7 km between Candelária and Areia Larga.

ON SITE

What to know

PR05PIC through the vineyards

PR05PIC is rated easy, although its point-to-point format means the return must be organised.

Difficulty and return planning

Because it is linear, the return needs to be planned.

Lava, vines and stone walls

Here the landscape is a visible dialogue between lava, vines and stone walls.

A walk to understand Pico’s vineyard landscape

It is a useful walk when the aim is to understand Pico’s vineyard landscape on foot.

CHOOSING YOUR VISIT

How to fit it into a day

It is a useful walk when the aim is to understand Pico’s vineyard landscape on foot. Because it is linear, the return needs to be planned.

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