Matas da Agualva
A circuit through Agualva’s woods and streams, with mills, channels, traditional orchards, waterfalls and forest heritage.
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
Walking atlas
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
A circuit through Agualva’s woods and streams, with mills, channels, traditional orchards, waterfalls and forest heritage.
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A Graciosa walk through geology and water heritage, from Caldeirinha and Pico Timão to cisterns, fountains and Praia.
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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.
A route from Pico's high plateau to the north coast along an old community path through the Mistério da Prainha Nature Reserve.
A descent from Lagoa do Capitão's central plateau to São Roque do Pico through native vegetation, pasture and broad island views.
A coastal and rural circuit around Calheta do Nesquim among whaling heritage, vineyards, pasture, lookouts and small harbours.
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A circuit descending Praia do Norte's fossil sea cliff to the fajã through woodland, wine cellars, coast and rural heritage.
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A descent to isolated Fajã de Lopo Vaz down a steep cliff among springs, coastal plants, geology and traces of early settlement.