Serra do Topo - Caldeira de Santo Cristo - Fajã dos Cubres
A classic descent from Serra do Topo to the coastal lagoons of Santo Cristo and Cubres through forest, waterfalls and fajãs.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
A classic descent from Serra do Topo to the coastal lagoons of Santo Cristo and Cubres through forest, waterfalls and fajãs.
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