Vinhas da Criação Velha is a coastal crossing through Pico's World Heritage vineyard landscape. It links Porto do Calhau in Candelária with Areia Larga and runs almost entirely among lava slabs, black walls and working vines. A tidal well appears immediately near the start, showing how brackish water was obtained for household and vineyard use in a territory with little surface water.
The route passes Porto do Pocinho, with another tidal well and a picnic area, then rounds higher ground that opens a view across the vineyard plots and the Madalena islets. Returning to the shore, it crosses the Laja das Rosas bathing area and enters one of Pico's most recognisable vine-growing landscapes. Ox-cart ruts remain visible in the slabs; nearby stand Moinho do Frade and a rola-pipas, a ramp cut toward the sea so wine barrels could be moved to boats.
The last section keeps close to the ocean, passing Solar dos Limas and Solar dos Salemas before finishing at Porto da Areia Larga. The walk is easy and low-lying, yet its richness comes from close observation: cellars, wells, ramps, lanes and walls demonstrate how agricultural work was designed directly onto volcanic rock.