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Vale das Lombadas

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Lombadas
9600, Porto Formoso

Ribeira Grande

Route between Ribeira Grande and Vale das Lombadas, passing through the Ribeira Grande Caldeiras, the Salto do Cabrito waterfall and the Fajã do Redondo Dam. Along the way you will be able to see magnificent views of the sea and the mountains, until you reach Lombadas, where you can enjoy the famous mineral water spring.

Percurso Pedestre da Caldeira Velha

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ER5-2
9600, Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

Route with dense vegetation along the entire way. Upon arriving at Caldeira Velha, classified as a National Natural Monument, you can enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape and the warm, clear waters. There are boiling water that you should not go near, however, further ahead, you will find a waterfall with hot water where you can bathe.

Percurso do Chá - Porto Formoso (PRC26)

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Rua Padre João Botelho de Couto (EM 518)
9625, Maia

Ribeira Grande

Small circular route which starts and finishes near the Miradouro da Vista of boats in Porto Formoso, passing by the tea Factory and the respective tea plantations

Trilho Pedestre da Praia da Viola (PR27)

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Largo da Igreja (ER 1-1)
9625, Maia

Ribeira Grande

This route begins in Lomba da Maia, next to the Church and follows the path of an grassland area which gives access to a shortcut up post that descends towards Praia da Viola. The long beach you will find several streams with water running through the cliffs from the beach and also the typical watermills, surrounded by Yams