Trails of the Azores

Mistérios Negros

A volcanic circuit through ponds, native woodland and dark domes from the 1761 eruption in Terceira’s interior.

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 São Brás forest circuit through old cart ruts, ox-cart heritage, streams and Azorean flora.

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.

An upland circuit through cryptomeria woodland, native vegetation and the Cerro wetland, with views over northern Terceira.

A circuit through Agualva’s woods and streams, with mills, channels, traditional orchards, waterfalls and forest heritage.