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Fajã do Além
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Fajã do Além
9875-027, Topo
Access to this fajã, located between Fajã de São João and the Fajã do Lava, through a narrow path, where you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views. This way, however, is only possible on foot, donkey or horse. The various existing homes here are nowadays inhabited only on weekends. The land is used for agricultural purposes, essentially to grow yams and vineyards.
Fajã das Fonduras
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Fajã das Fonduras
9850, Calheta
Little Cliff located between Fajã da Ponta Grossa or Mere and Fajã da Abelheira. Is almost completely abandoned, except for the inhabitants of Norte Pequeno, who comes to here graze cattle and cultivate the land. There are many Springs, knowing that here existed an ancient watermill. Access is on foot, via a shortcut that starts in Norte Pequeno or car, down the path of Fajã da Crags, into the corner of the Bedrooms and then walk away.
Fajã dos Cubres
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Fajã dos Cubres
9850-211, Calheta
With a curious name, taken from a plant that has small yellow flowers, the Fajã dos Cubres, also known as Fajã of Our Lady of Lourdes, is one of the most beautiful and exotic in the Saint Jorge Island. The lagoon with the same name is an obligatory passing point. That is where the fishermen go get shrimps for fishing the grouper.
Fajã de São João
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Fajã de São João
9875-027, Topo
Accessible by car almost all the way up to its completion, the Fajã de São João, the largest fajã da costa South of the municipality of Calheta, is local in passing mandatory for all those who seek tranquility, in landscapes of rare beauty. Is also known for being summer location of some wealthy families on the island. The steep location is sometimes synonymous with tragedy, and the population has suffered some setbacks da fajã, since siege of pirates to natural disasters.
Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo
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Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
9850-205, Calheta
Of all the fajãs - fertile places due due to their microclimate - the Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo may be the most well known, namely because it is the only place in the Azores where one can find clams. It also has a lagoon and a underwater cave. It is also excellent for surfers. One can get there on foot or by motorcycle.
Fajã dos Vimes
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Fajã dos Vimes
9850-213, Calheta
With jagged cliffs, as most of the fajãs on the Saint Jorge island, the inhabitants of Fajã dos Vimes have suffered several large nuisances. The worst of all took place during the 1757 earthquake that totally destroyed the fajã, later rebuilt. The tourist and the nature lover may get acquainted with the typical houses of the fajã and with that harmony, tragic at times, between man and nature.
Trilho Pedestre Serra do Topo - Fajã dos Vimes (PR2)
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Fajã dos Vimes
9850-213, Calheta
Route for a Woods very rich in endemic vegetation, where we can find cedros-do-mato, uva-da-serra, Heathers and puff pastry. Arriving at the Fajã dos Vimes, found a workshop where they still make handmade quilts. The trail ends a little ahead, more specifically in the recreational portinho da Fajã.
Trilho do Norte Pequeno (PRC6)
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Canada da Fajã do Mero
9850-125, Calheta
Small circular route that begins and ends in the parish of Norte Pequeno, passing by the Fajãs of Mere, Crags and Tips. Starting at dairy Cooperative of Norte Pequeno, follows then along the village toward the sea. Be sure to enjoy the beautiful panoramas.
Fajã Grande
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Fajã Grande
9850-070, Calheta
Also known as Fajã de Vicente Days, this fajã has a number of very high permanent inhabitants. Since many fishermen here have always existed, and there is even a fishing harbour, at the tip of Vicente Days. Access, unlike most of the fajãs, is very good, being the asphalted path.
Trilho Pedestre Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo - Fajã dos Cubres (PR1)
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Fajã dos Cubres
9850-211, Calheta
This trail begins at the Windfarm of serra do Topo, descends to the Boiler from above and then to the Caldeira de Santo Cristo, place of great cultural and scenic interest. Ends in Fajã dos Cubres. Be sure to observe the SWR to transport firewood.