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Outdoor activities in Lajes das Flores

Trilho Pedestre Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande (PR1)

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Estrada Municipal da Ponta da Fajã Grande
9960-030, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

This trail starts on the concrete agricultural road between Ponta Delgada and Farol da Ponta de Albarnaz, ending in Fajã Grande. You will pass along paths lined with hydrangeas and several streams. Take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views over Ilhéu de Maria Vaz, Ponta de Albarnaz and Ilha do Corvo.

Trilho Pedestre da Poça do Bacalhau (PR3)

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Poça do Bacalhau
9960-030, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

This trail starts at Miradouro das Lagoas, passes through Caldeira Seca and Caldeira Branca, providing beautiful views over Fajã Grande. It crosses two reserve areas: Site of Community Interest and Forest Reserve.

Fajãzinha

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Fajãzinha
9960-110, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

Located about 15 kilometers from the village of Lajes da Flores, Fajãzinha is a peaceful place, perfect for a relaxing walk. Its geography is made up of large cliffs and huge rocks that create an environment of great natural beauty.

Fajã Grande

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Fajã Grande
9960-030, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

Fajã Grande is one of the most touristic places on the island, as well as one of the most populated areas. It is bordered by the astonishing cliff of Rocha da Fajã, a cliff that measures up to 600 meters in height.

Trilho Pedestre da Fajã de Lopo Vaz (PR4)

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Via Lopo Vaz
9960, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

This pedestrian trail starts and ends near the miradouro da Fajã de Lopo Vaz. In your course we found a source of drinking water, a beach, small farmland and some wild goats. Crosses a Special Protection zone.

Trilho Pedestre de Lajedo - Fajã Grande (PR2)

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Estrada Municipal da Ponta da Fajã Grande
9960-030, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

Route where the West coast of Flores Island and adjacent islets. Passes through the parishes of the monastery, Fajãzinha and Ribeira Grande, until you reach the Fajã Grande, where it ends. Crosses a Special Protection zone.

Fajã do Lopo Vaz

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Via Lopo Vaz
9960, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

This fajã was, according to historians, the first inhabited the island, the place where the caravels of the Infante Dom Henrique landed for the first time. Its coming, in fact, one of its first settlers. It is a platform located next to the sea, where are small beaches of black sand. Results from the run-off of lavas and the subsidence of the cliffs.