DESCRIPTION:

This short circular route begins in the garden at the centre of Prainha do Norte.
First climb up a lane which crosses small cultivated fields until we come to a tunnel, which leads to a path called the “Caminho da Ribeira de Nossa Senhora”, where there is a group of houses, most of which have been abandoned, located on the other side of the stream which runs alongside the path. Beautiful stone bridges have been built across the stream, giving access to the first houses built in this area, which today are part of the Non-movable Heritage of Pico Island.
The trial continues along small lanes and goes down to the Baía da Areia, the only sandy beach on the island, which gives its name to the Parish. Here we pass the “casa do fio”, the building which was used for the submarine telecommunications cable which played a key role in transatlantic communication.
Beyond this point, the trail follows the coastline and goes past the Chapel of São Pedro until it reaches a bathing spot, where a natural swimming pool is formed among the basalt rocks.
A little further on, before returning, one can see the beautiful Rocha do Galo shaped by sea erosion.
Now we just have to go along the final stretch within the Parish which will take us back to the point of departure.

After this we stop in nature park for tasty BBQ lunch and tasting of red wine & cheese.

During this short, but beautiful tours, we will rejoice of the stops on the most interesting points and places, and we look forward to home made and tasty lunch with testing of local red wine and cheese. You will be acquainted with the island, engaging stories about all they've done Pico as beautiful as you see it today.

source: visitazores.com

PRICE INCLUDES:

• A qualified guide who will lead you safely all trail

• Walk and talk

• Lunch with tasting of red wine & cheese

• Loading at the port Madalena or destination of your stay

• Transport back to destinations

• Total price 45 € / 1 person

• All taxes and fees are included in total price

DON'T FORGET:

Do not forget water, confortable and waterproof clothes, hat or cap and mountain boots. Also take along in your rucksack raincoat.

OUR TIPS:

• Bring your camera, take pictures and compete for valuable prices :)

Your pictures from the experiences and explores spent with us that receive the most likes on our facebook profile, they will be rewarded.

Note:

Swimming during this trail: this activity is not included in the program of our tours but there is possibility. In case you want to refresh in one of the natural pools, please mention it in your order.