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Outdoor activities in Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Trilho Pedestre Serra Branca - Praia (PR1)

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Serra Branca
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This trail starts near the access to the Serra Branca Wind Farm, ending then in Praia. It crosses Graciosa Island from the west coast to the east coast, passing Pico das Caldeirinhas, the highest of the Serra Branca volcanic cones, measuring around 360 meters.

Trilho Pedestre Volta à Caldeira - Furna do Enxofre (PRC2)

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ER2-2
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This trail starts and ends next to Canada Longa, passing through Furna do Enxofre and Furna da Maria Encantada, where there is a viewpoint with superb views. After surrounding the Caldeira, it ends at Cana Longa.

Trilho Pedestre da Baía da Folga (PR3)

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Largo 1.º de Dezembro (ER 2-2)
9880-148, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

This route starts next to the local Empire and follows along the road to Carapacho, ending at the Bay of port Off. In days of good visibility allows you to observe the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial.

Percurso Pedestre da Furna da Maria Encantada

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Caldeira
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Traveling this way allows us to meet the Furna da Maria Encantada, a cavity of volcanic origin, in the form of a lava tube, about 56.6 meters long and five meters wide.