{"id":38335,"date":"2021-01-22T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T07:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=38335"},"modified":"2022-04-26T09:03:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T07:03:36","slug":"hiking-azores-best-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/hiking-azores-best-trails\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in the Azores: the 10 Best Hiking Trails You Must Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Azores offer you beautiful hiking trails amidst lakes, hills, cliffs, and lush forests. It is a great hiking destination. The weather is unpredictable, choose the best day to hike and go on an adventure!<\/h2>\n

1. Hiking Mount Pico, Pico Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Wikimedia.org<\/div><\/div>\n

This is a high difficulty<\/strong> trail of 11.2 km<\/strong>. It is the highest mountain<\/strong> in the Azores, as well as Portugal. It stands 2,351 meters<\/strong> above the sea. Firstly, it takes around 2.5 hours<\/strong> to get to the moon-like crater<\/strong> navigating through different types of lava rocks<\/strong>. Therefore, you need\u00a0another 30 minutes to climb<\/strong> the steeper Piquinho. Here is where the panoramic view of nearby Sao Jorge<\/strong> and Faial Island<\/strong> awaits you.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Hiking Monte Brasil, Terceira Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

This trail of\u00a0medium<\/strong> difficulty<\/strong>\u00a0of 7.5 km\u00a0<\/strong>offers you several panoramic views<\/strong> of unspoiled nature<\/strong> and unique landscape<\/strong>. You will walk surrounded by the Bay of Angra<\/strong> and the Bay of Fanal<\/strong>. It is a circular <\/strong>hiking trail<\/strong> that starts and ends at Relvao Park<\/strong>. Start climbing nearby the St. John the Baptist<\/strong>\u2019s fortress. After following the trail signs, you will reach the Santo Antonio<\/strong> chapel. Enjoy the Pico do Facho<\/strong> viewpoint<\/a>, Vigia da Baleia<\/strong> viewpoint and Pico das Cruzinhas<\/strong> viewpoint. Finally, look over the city Angra do Heroismo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Hiking\u00a0Caldeir\u00e3o, Corvo Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Wikimedia.org<\/div><\/div>\n

We arrive on Corvo island where we find a medium difficulty<\/strong> trail of 4.8 km<\/strong>. Silence and birdwatching<\/strong> are the keynotes. The circular<\/strong> hiking trail<\/strong> of Caldeirao goes around a collapsed crater<\/strong>. You will enjoy the sense of isolation<\/strong> in this place. The hiking trail starts at Caldeir\u00e3o<\/strong>\u00a0viewpoint<\/strong>. Pass by the lagoons and you will reach a large mushrooms<\/strong> field. Keep walking until Po\u00e7o da Velha<\/strong>. Once arrived on the top, climb the same path that you descended, until you return to the starting point.<\/p>\n

Map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Hiking Caldeira de Santo Cristo, S\u00e3o Jorge Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

This is a medium difficulty<\/strong> trail of 10 km<\/strong>. The linear hiking trail to Caldeira de Santo Cristo starts from Serra do Topo<\/strong>, next to the car parking. Then, climb<\/strong> a wide trail, until you reach a water tank. There you have the possibility to visit a waterfall<\/a> 3 km apart. Continue on the cobbled path towards Faj\u00e3 <\/strong>da Caldeira de Santo Cristo<\/strong>. Follow the trail to\u00a0Faj\u00e3<\/strong>\u00a0dos Cubres<\/strong>, where you can enjoy the lagoon<\/strong> and migratory birds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Hiking Salto do Cabrito, S\u00e3o Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

For the ones more inexperienced, the island of S\u00e3o Miguel offers a\u00a0low difficulty<\/strong> trail of 7.5 km<\/strong>. It is not far from Salto do Cabrito waterfall<\/strong>. This circular<\/strong> walking trail<\/strong> starts and ends in the area of Caldeiras of Ribeira Grande<\/strong>. It is a well-known spot for its hot springs<\/strong>. Take the road towards Lombadas<\/strong> and Monte Escuro<\/strong>. Hop the chain fence to get access to Faj\u00e3\u00a0do Redondo<\/strong> dam. Then, enjoy a walk surrounded by waters of Ribeira Grande<\/strong>. The forest track will be full of eucalyptus, acacia, and Japanese red cedar. You will pass by Faja do Redondo electricity museum<\/strong>. In the end, climb<\/strong> the stairs until you reach the Salto do Cabrito<\/strong> wonderful waterfall.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Hiking Caldeira-Faial, Faial Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

This is a low difficulty<\/strong> trail of 7 km<\/strong>. It is the most famous attraction on Faial<\/strong> island. It is located right in the middle of the island. This is the largest crater<\/strong> of 400 m<\/strong> in depth and 2 km<\/strong> in diameter. This circular<\/strong> hiking trail<\/strong> is fairly easy. You start the trail at the Caldeira viewpoint<\/strong> and you cross the small access tunnel to the crater. Enjoy the view over the North<\/strong> and West<\/strong> coast and its flourishing flora<\/strong> (Azorean juniper, heather, blueberry, Euphorbia and Angelica). Finally, climb until Cabe\u00e7o Gordo<\/strong>, the highest point of the trail of 1,043 m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Hiking\u00a0Faj\u00e3 Grande, Flores Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

For the more experienced hikers, the island of Flores has a trail of a high difficulty<\/strong>\u00a0of 13 km<\/strong>. It starts nearby Faj\u00e3 Grande<\/strong>. Firstly, you have to take the road to Ponte da Faj\u00e3<\/strong>. Secondly, walk along the cliff<\/strong>. Then, take a steep climb to Rocha do Risco<\/strong>. Once arrived there, continue on the coastal path where there are Azores heathers<\/strong> and hydrangeas<\/strong>. On this trail, you will walk along lagoons, sea cliffs, laurisilva forests<\/strong>, different viewpoints<\/strong> and natural<\/strong> swimming pools<\/strong> and waterfalls.<\/p>\n

Map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

8. Hiking Sete Cidades Lake, S\u00e3o Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Flickr.com<\/div><\/div>\n

Another easy trail<\/strong> of 11.8 km<\/strong>. The hiking trail starts nearby the Canario Woods<\/strong>. Here, go down until you reach the “Nice Windows Wall”. In addition, follow the trail until you reach the viewpoint<\/strong> of Pico da Cruz<\/strong>. Pass by the crater\u2019s edge of the blue Lagoa Azul<\/strong> ending up in the town of Sete Cidades<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Hiking Passagem das Bestas, Terceira Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

Passagem das Bestas is a medium difficulty<\/strong> trail of 4km<\/strong>. This circular<\/strong> hiking trail<\/strong>\u00a0is located in the protected area of Caldeira de Guilherme<\/strong> Moniz<\/strong>, by the Macaronesian forests. Firstly, start from Porto Judeu<\/strong>. Then, go down the old rocky lava field until you arrive at the mini-hydric power plants of Angra. Here, you can admire the largest crater<\/strong> in the Azores. The view is between the Ribeirinha mountain<\/strong> range and the Serra do Cume<\/strong> mountain. You will pass by the Terra Brava<\/strong> viewpoint.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Hiking to Lagoa do Fogo, S\u00e3o Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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Photo via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

Lagoa do Fogo is a medium difficulty<\/strong> trail of 12 km<\/strong>. The Lagoa do Fogo is a crater lake<\/strong> at the centre of Sao Miguel Island. The hiking trail to this lake has four main parts. This Sao Miguel Island hiking trail begins from Praia<\/strong>. Furthermore, go through the narrow roads of the farmland<\/strong> with plenty of goats to view. Then, you will enter the forest<\/strong> lining the path until you arrive at a Levada<\/strong>, irrigation channel. There, you can explore<\/strong> several endemic florae<\/strong>, like Blueberry, the Azorean Heather, and the Laurustinus with stunning views<\/strong> of the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong>. Passing by the valley of Ribeira da Praia<\/strong>, you will finally arrive at the bottom where the chirping seagulls will greet you.<\/p>\n

Map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hiking in the Azores. Photo by Irene Paolinelli<\/div><\/div>\n

Bring your hiking<\/strong>\u00a0equipment, and choose a day with\u00a0good weather<\/strong>. Respect nature during the hike<\/strong><\/a> and choose the best trail<\/strong> with stunning views<\/strong>. Each island in the Azores<\/strong> has a unique character and cultural<\/strong> identity.<\/p>\n

What is the best<\/strong> hike<\/strong> for you<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Cover image: Sao Miguel Island walking tour, Azores, Portugal, photo via Canva Pro<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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