Ribeira do Faial da Terra
A stream-side route between Água Retorta and Faial da Terra, with wooden bridges, old mills, dense woodland and waterfalls.
- Distance
- 6.0 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Difficulty
- Medium
Walking atlas
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
A stream-side route between Água Retorta and Faial da Terra, with wooden bridges, old mills, dense woodland and waterfalls.
A medium-difficulty linear walking trail on São Miguel, currently recorded as temporarily closed by the official portal.
A medium-difficulty linear walking trail on São Miguel, currently recorded as temporarily closed by the official portal.
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A medium-difficulty circular walking trail on São Miguel, currently recorded as temporarily closed by the official portal.
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A descent from Santo Espírito to Maia past an old windmill, springs, Cascata do Aveiro and terraced vineyards.
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A Serra de Santa Bárbara circuit through laurel forest, streams, volcanic domes and the small Lagoinha da Serreta.
A steep circuit to remote Fajã d’Além, with rural houses, small fields, cellars, springs and old stone stairways.
A closed coastal route between Ponta Delgada and Fajã Grande through cliffs, lighthouse, islets, native vegetation and waterfalls.