Lagoa do Capitão
A descent from Lagoa do Capitão's central plateau to São Roque do Pico through native vegetation, pasture and broad island views.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Medium
Walking atlas
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
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.
A grand route from Ribeirinha to Capelinhos crossing Faial's volcanic history, the Caldeira, forests and the cones of Capelo.
A forest route beside Faial's levada through volcanic scenery, laurel-forest habitat and old water infrastructure.
A demanding crossing from the Caldeira to Capelinhos along Faial's volcanic ridge through forest, cones and ash landscapes.
A long route from Ribeirinha to the Caldeira along old lanes, the Pedro Miguel graben, wetlands and rural landscape.
A long route along Faial's northwest coast among old whale lookouts, whaling harbours, fajãs, Capelinhos and Varadouro.
A coastal grand route on Flores through cliffs, fajãs, waterfalls, small settlements and protected areas, with one stage closed.
A closed coastal route between Ponta Delgada and Fajã Grande through cliffs, lighthouse, islets, native vegetation and waterfalls.
A crossing of Flores' southwest coast from Lajedo to Fajã Grande through Mosteiro, Fajãzinha, cliffs and waterfalls.
A demanding descent from the central plateau lakes to Poço do Bacalhau through wetlands, native vegetation and Fajã Grande's cliff.
A crossing from the Caldeirão viewpoint to Vila do Corvo along rural paths, wetlands, native vegetation and views toward Flores.