Lagoa do Fogo
A route through the Ribeira da Praia valley to Lagoa do Fogo, crossing water channels, upland woodland and protected volcanic scenery.
- Distance
- 10.2 km
- Duration
- 4h
- Difficulty
- Medium
Walking atlas
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
A route through the Ribeira da Praia valley to Lagoa do Fogo, crossing water channels, upland woodland and protected volcanic scenery.
A traverse from Mata do Canário to Sete Cidades via the historic aqueduct and the Lagoa Azul caldera rim.
A link between Povoação and Faial da Terra via old footpaths, woodland, Pico dos Bodes and a historic whale lookout.
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A route linking the historic Alminhas memorial with the Salto da Farinha valley, waterfall, stream and north coast.
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A Faial da Terra circuit to Salto do Prego and Sanguinho village through streamside woodland and orchards.
A rural circuit at Água Retorta through traditional paths, green slopes and the deeply cut landscape of eastern São Miguel.
A circuit from Ribeira Grande’s geothermal area to Salto do Cabrito through woodland and historic water infrastructure.
A circuit through Lomba da Fazenda, Ribeira do Guilherme and the Nordeste coast, linking mills, parks and rural scenery.
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An Achadinha circuit linking the coast, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, mill ruins and the rural landscape of Nordeste.
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