Why this ride
Volcanic landforms, exposed roads and strong destination anchors. It also links naturally to Azores UNESCO Global Geopark.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Sao Miguel Volcanic Loop
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 89 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 1 h 25
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
Reading history stays on this device. My road watch requires a separate selection; opening it does not subscribe this ride.
Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Access context
Check wildfire closures, heat and local road works. Specific flag: rain; wind.
Seasonal context
year-round
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada is the main town of the Azores, on the south coast of São Miguel, a green volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic. The town is laid out along the sea, with black basalt and white limestone pavements in patterns that make the streets look like a drawing, and three big arches, the Portas da Cidade, mark the old entrance from the harbour. Fishing boats, whale-watching boats and ferries come and go, and the island's wealth once came from oranges, then pineapples, which are still grown in glasshouses and are sold in the market with a sweetness you will not forget.
Read the complete Ponta Delgada write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Ponta Delgada sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Furnas.
2. Furnas
Planning note
Furnas comes up 32 km in. Next is Ponta Delgada.
3. Ponta Delgada
Return visit. Read the place description above.
Read the complete Ponta Delgada write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
89 km in you reach Ponta Delgada.