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Trilho Pedestre Povoação - Pico da Vara (PR23)
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Rua Gonçalo Velho
9650-423, Povoação
Route that begins in the village and ends at Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island, with about 1100 meters of altitude. After reaching the peak, can choose to descend to the Algarve, the Lomba da Fazenda or go down the same path. Will pass by a waterfall, in the Ribeira de Purge, by Lomba de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, some pastures and the mountain Simplicius.
Trilho do Redondo (PR16)
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ER 1-1
9675, Ribeira Quente
Pedestrian path that stretches over three kilometers, along which you can observe beautiful panoramic views and come into full contact with nature.
Planalto das Graminhas
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EM 1032
9650, Povoação
Large green space, where only a few colorful flowers break the immensity of green.
Trilho Pedestre Pico do Ferro - Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (PR22)
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Furnas
9675, Furnas
This route starts at the miradouro do Pico from iron and ends in the boilers of Lagoa das Furnas, with a duration of approximately an hour and a half. After passing through the lookout, begins to descend the cliffs, passing by a small watercourse.
Trilho Pedestre Praia da Amora - Lobeira (PR10)
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Praia do Fogo
9675, Ribeira Quente
Pedestrian path which begins next to the beach of Amora, in Ponta Garça and ends on Lobeira, in Ribeira Quente. This is a route with a lot of climbs and descents, always next to the sea, with a length of about 2.5 miles. Will undergo three beaches, vineyards, a winery, a traditional school and ultimately reach the Lobeira.
Trilho do Pico da Areia (PR15)
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Furnas
9675, Furnas
Pedestrian path that stretches over six miles, lasting about two hours. Along the way you can observe beautiful panoramic views and come into full contact with nature.
Trilho Pedestre das Furnas (PRC6)
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Largo das Três Bicas (ER 1-1)
9675-034, Furnas
Circular trail that starts and ends at Caldeiras das Furnas. Has an extension of about ten kilometres and a duration of three hours. The starting point is, more specifically, on all three Cocks, and then by where are made the famous cooked das Furnas and the Chapel of our Lady of victories.
Trilho da Vigia da Baleia (PR18)
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Rua Gonçalo Velho
9650-411, Povoação
This route starts in the village and ends at Faial da Terra, with a duration of about three hours. Will the spout from the goats, forests of incenses, conteiras and cater, the viewpoint of the beak of the Goats, a pasture, the Watchman of the whale and the Fajã do Calhau. You can also visit the old harbour of the whale.
Trilho do Agrião (PR12)
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Rua Gonçalo Velho
9650-411, Povoação
This pedestrian path starts in Ribeira Quente and ends in the village, with a duration of about three hours. The path is primarily along the coast, passing through woods of frankincense, Acacia and vinháticos, some pastures, the Lomba of Knight, an old mill and iron bridge. Highlighting a viewpoint from where you can see the Graminhais, the Pico da Vara, Pico Bartolomeu and the seven speed bumps of the village.
Trilho da Ribeira do Faial da Terra (PR11)
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ER 1-1
9650, Água Retorta
This pedestrian path starts at the Forest Park of Água Retorta and ends at Faial da Terra. Has about 6.5 kilometers long and lasts around an hour and a half. On the road will pass through pastures, an abandoned mill, a century-old bridge, several forests, small streams, a waterfall nail heel, ending after the Faial da Terra.