It is the only port on the island used for commercial traffic and the only entrance to the island via sea.

This route starts at Miradouro do Caldeirão, ends at Cancela do Pico and lasts approximately 4 hours. One thing to take into account is that it is a route that can only be done with the help of a guide. After passing by Morro dos Homens, to the left of the main road, at 718 meters above sea level, follow, further ahead, Espigãozinho. It's the end of the road and the beginning of the adventure. At the bottom, there is the "cauldron", a large sinking crater 3.7 km in diameter and 300 meters deep. Two irregularly shaped lagoons and small …

The route follows old canals flanked by stone walls and heads towards the coast. Along the way you will find ancient shelters, interesting geological formations and beautiful wild cedars.