Lajes das Flores

Fajãzinha

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.

Praia da Calheta

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Small sandy beach with black sand and dark pebbles, a calm corner where to do to the beach away from the masses.

Zona Balnear da Fajã Grande

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This is one of the most popular spaces on the island during the bathing season. With some grassy banks, benches and tables for picnics, a friendly restaurant with a terrace, among other facilities, it becomes one of the region's highlights.

Trilho Pedestre da Poça do Bacalhau (PR3)

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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.

Rocha dos Bordões

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Rocha dos Bordões is a curious geological phenomenon that presents impressive vertical striations on the basalt wall. Through the rock, several watercourses pass that end in a waterfall. Very close by, we find the so-called Águas Quentes, small boilers boiling …

Queda de Água do Poço da Alagoinha / Lagoa das Patas

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A place of extreme natural beauty, an almost virgin place where silence prevails. It's worth a visit. The lagoon formed by the waterfalls is known as Poço da Alagoinha or Lagoa das Patas because, during the migration of wild ducks, …

Trilho Pedestre Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande (PR1)

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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 …

Cascata da Ribeira Grande

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Large waterfall, falling dozens of meters high, among beautiful green hills. It is not just one waterfall, but a group of around twenty, some of which fall into the sea and others give rise to a lagoon.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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Church built between 1763 and 1783 on the site where the Ermida do Espírito Santo previously stood. The main body, with a rectangular plan, features two integrated towers. At the back of the chancel there is an altarpiece in painted …

Poça do Bacalhau

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Small natural pool, surrounded by an extraordinary setting of great beauty. A calm and relaxing place, perfect for bathing in full contact with nature.

Miradouro para a Caldeira Rasa e Caldeira Funda

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This is one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the island of Flores, offering privileged views over Caldeira Rasa and Caldeira Funda. The latter reaches a depth of more than 100 meters.

Fajã Grande

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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 …