Entre a Serra e o Mar
A Santa Bárbara circuit through rural valleys, local heritage and viewpoints over Santa Maria’s north-eastern coast.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
Walking atlas
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
A Santa Bárbara circuit through rural valleys, local heritage and viewpoints over Santa Maria’s north-eastern coast.
A crossing from Terceira’s interior to Biscoitos through forest, volcanic terrain and north-coast vineyard enclosures.
A circuit around the Monte Brasil volcano, with a fortress, Angra viewpoints and remains from several defensive periods.
An upland circuit in central Terceira through native forest, the Pico Alto caldera and viewpoints over Rocha do Chambre.
A Guilherme Moniz caldera circuit through historic cart ruts, woodland, peatland and viewpoints over inland Terceira.
A circuit between two Terceira natural monuments through native forest, pasture, peatland and geothermal scenery.
A rural Serra da Ribeirinha circuit with springs, distinctive rocks, local heritage and views over Angra and the south coast.
An interpretive walk through Angra’s water cycle, with old mills, springs, hydraulic infrastructure and city views.
A circuit through Agualva’s woods and streams, with mills, channels, traditional orchards, waterfalls and forest heritage.
A two-stage circuit of Graciosa through coast, islets, caldera, volcanic caves, rural scenery and windmills.
A Graciosa walk through geology and water heritage, from Caldeirinha and Pico Timão to cisterns, fountains and Praia.
A walk from the vineyards of Bom Jesus and Achada to the sea, through stone enclosures, cellars, lighthouse and north-coast bays.
A classic descent from Serra do Topo to the coastal lagoons of Santo Cristo and Cubres through forest, waterfalls and fajãs.
A crossing of São Jorge’s central ridge over Pico da Esperança, descending from the uplands to Fajã do Ouvidor.
A short link from Fajã dos Vimes to Portal through Fragueira, with vineyards, cellars, old steps and local heritage.
A Norte Pequeno circuit through the fajãs of Mero, Penedia and Pontas, with cliffs, vegetation, rural fields and small harbours.
A circular walk around Calheta through old springs, rural lanes, local heritage and views across the Pico channel.
A walk along Santa Luzia's old lanes through vineyards, basalt walls, wine cellars and traces left by ox carts.