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Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada

4.846 reviewsDay trips

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Lace up your hiking shoes and embark on a walking tour of Sanguinho on this 6-hour guided tour from Ponta Delgada. Walk the trail next to the Ribeira stream through the forest, admire the waterfall of Salto do Prego and take a dip in its crystal-clear pool before continuing to the historic village of Povoação. A picnic lunch is included.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Transport by minivan

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Starting point

    10 min

  2. The high point of the walk is Salto do Prego, a waterfall semi-hidden in the middle of the forest.

    30 min

  3. The village of Sanguinho was inhabited for more than a century by a relatively wealthy population that took refuge in this area due to the dangerous overflow of the Faial da Terra River. Twenty houses were built with pig pens, four sheds and a haystack.

    Passes by

Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities

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 14 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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