Full-Day Walking Tour to Faial da Terra from Ponta Delgada
ID: GYG134307-200130
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a totally unique full-day walking trip from Ponta Delgada to Faial da Terra, a small village, located in the South East of São Miguel Island. Explore abandoned villages, swim amongst waterfalls and enjoy a bite to eat amongst the scenery.
Faial da Terra is a small village belonging to Povoação, located in the South East of São Miguel Island. Your walking tour will start with a casual stroll down a steep, narrow road that will you lead to Sanguinho. Sanguinho is a village that has been abandoned since the early 70's and is now undergoing a restoration process. You can walk through this place and see the relics of time-gone-by, plus the new modern development that is taking place.
Continue on your trail through the dense and lush woods, with a lot of short up and downhill stretches between picturesque vegetation. Proceeding along the walk you will finally reach Salto Do Prego waterfall. Amidst the secluded area and near the cascading water you can have a dip before enjoying a delicious picnic lunch.
On the way back to your original starting point you will take an alternative route full of picturesque views amongst dense vegetation. Once you have reached your final destination you will have time for a snack in town and can mingle with the locals.
Highlights
- Surround yourself with nature
- Explore an abandoned village
- Enjoy a dip in a natural waterfall
- Eat lunch with amongst beautiful scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please inform the local operator of your accommodation details
• For hotels outside of Ponta Delgada, the meeting point is shop 26, 9500-206 Ponta Delgada
• Please make your local operator aware of any dietary requirements
• Please bring comfortable clothes, shoes, water, snacks, sunblock, swimsuit and towel
• All bookings are dependant upon boat/van or jeep availability
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up at your accommodation in Ponta Delgada. If located outside of Ponta Delgada the meeting point is at Portas do Mar shop 26 - Futurismo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
