Criacao Velha
This civil parish on the island of Pico in the Azores, Criação Velha sits within one of Portugal's most distinctive wine-growing landscapes, where vineyards spread across volcanic terrain close to the Atlantic coast. Part of the municipality of Madalena, the parish was established in 1799 and lies a short distance from the municipal seat, with the wider region home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 5.2 km3.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.9 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
Criacao Velha: quick answers
Where is Criacao Velha?
Criacao Velha is in Portugal.
How do you get to Criacao Velha?
The nearest airport is Pico Island (PIX), about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Criacao Velha?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is December, with about 130 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Criacao Velha?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 1 café and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Criacao Velha?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Praia do Almoxarife, Praia do Norte and Feteira.