Trails of the Azores

Caminhos de Santa Luzia

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 coastal trail from Porto do Calhau to Manhenha along fishermen's paths, vineyards and the lava shore of Ponta da Ilha.

A coastal walk through Criação Velha's vineyard landscape among basalt plots, lava slabs, tidal wells and the Madalena islets.

A descent from Terra Alta to Santo Amaro along an old winding path through humid woodland, small vineyards and coastal scenery.

A coastal route from Santana to Lajido through rural settlements, lava fields and Pico's protected vineyard landscape.

A descent from Lagoa do Capitão's central plateau to São Roque do Pico through native vegetation, pasture and broad island views.

A coastal walk through the lava fields of Mistério de São João and Mistério da Silveira, tidal wells, rural heritage and bathing areas.

A linear route from Terra Alta to Calhau along Ribeirinha's old lanes, viewpoints, wine cellars, vineyards and small harbours.

A long crossing of Pico's eastern plateau among volcanic cones, lagoons, peatlands and high-altitude pasture.