Full Day Hiking Faial da Terra (Min. 2 persons)

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Itinerary

1. The day begins by leaving Ponta Delgada towards the eastern part of the island, making a small stop in the village of Povoação (first settlement of the island) for a break of comfort (30 min) where you will have the opportunity to taste the traditional sweet 'Fofas' '.

   1 h

2. Arriving at Faial da Terra, we begin our walk in the picturesque little spot of "Sanguinho", where you will not only enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view, but also benefit from the explanations of our guide on this fantastic place. We continue the path through exotic and dense vegetation to reach the magnificent waterfall "Salto do Prego", where you can, if you wish, bathe in the clear and fresh water. We continue the trail and follow a "levada" until arriving at the Faial of the Earth.

   3 h

3. Optional: a Picnic in the wild, or a complete meal that will be held in Faial on Earth, in a traditional country house where the food is cooked in a wood oven. At the end of the day, we return to Ponta Delgada.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Ponta Delgada

• Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 75 day trips we list in Ponta Delgada.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 31 of 75.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is the main town of the Azores, on São Miguel island, with black-and-white streets, a harbour, and volcanic lakes and hot springs inland.

Ponta Delgada stands on the south coast of São Miguel, the largest island of the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic. Its old centre is built of black volcanic stone and whitewashed walls, with the three-arched Portas da Cidade at the waterfront, the Church of São Sebastião and the Forte de São Brás. The Carlos Machado Museum holds natural history and art.

Top-ranked sights in Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades, Arruda Pineapple Plantation, Pico do Carvão Viewpoint (Miradouro do Pico do Carvão).

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