Santana - Lajido

Come with us along the coast to the black lava, soak up the smell of the ocean and admire the picturesque area of Pico with talking about the island and its inhabitants and traditions with a stop for homemade lunch.

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DESCRIPTION:

This trail begins on the regional road between the villages of Santana and São Vicente and comes to an end in Lajido. We start by going through a narrow path that climbs to the Vigia da Baleia (Whale Observation Post), from where we can enjoy a privileged view over the channel and São Jorge Island. We continue to climb next to the Cabeço de Santana, and then we descend heading to the coast, crossing the regional road and continuing until the Baía do Gasparal.
From this point onwards, the trail continues along the coastal area until Lajido, initially along an old track where heather is the dominant botanical species. At the end of this track, we continue on top of basaltic flat stones near the sea until we reach Lajido.
And here, in the scenic Lajido we enjoy a delicious lunch prepared at home and test the delicious red wine from the nearby vineyards and excellent cheese.
After lunch and short brake, already in the hamlet of Lajido de Santa Luzia, we visit a group of houses and wine cellars built from the basaltic rock that markedly characterises Pico. After passing the houses of Cabrito, we go head to the Ermida de São Mateus. We will continue towards Lajido through the village of Arcos in Santa Luzia, which it is close to the landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then we pass through the tidal pool and walking distance from the ocean, we walk by the sea towards Ponta Negra.
This path starts as a lane lined with Australian cheesewood (Pittosporum undulatum) and Azores heather (Erica azorica) and turns into a shortcut over basaltic rocks.
There is also full view of the Pico mountain and views of Faial and Sao Jorge islands.
At the end of out hike we visit the Núcleo Museológico do Lajido.

source: visitazores.com

PRICE INCLUDES:

A qualified guide who will lead you safely all trail
Walk and talk
Homemade 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 confortable boots. Also take along in your rucksack raincoat.

OUR TIPS:

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

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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.