Trail in Lagoa do Fogo

4.5

Location: São Miguel, Portugal

Activity: Walking Tours

Languages spoken: English, Portugese

Duration: 7 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting point:

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Minimum age: 6

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Highlights

Lagos / Água D´Alto
Picnic lunch
Visit to Caloura harbour

All about the trip

The tour begins with a drive along the south coast of the island, with ocean views and to the hills of the mountain of Lagoa do Fogo. This 11 km trail begins in a dirt path through woods of Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Australian cheesewood (Pittosporum undulatum), wild kahili ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum), New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax, a New Zealand plant) and an enormous number of endemic plants. The trail then continues along the levada (about 2 km) until you reach a wider area, with large slopes on both sides going to the margins of Lagoa do Fogo. During the ascent, there are several places where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Vila Franca do Campo and his Islet and the hills of the south side of the island. The stop for lunch is made along, the shores of the lake. The return to the initial point is made by a path that traverses an area covered in endemic vegetation, flowing into an area of pastures, as we lower altitude, arriving nearby the initial point. Finished the walking tour, we return to Ponta Delgada, including a visit to the bathing area of Caloura harbour, with a comfort stop and possibility of swimming in the natural pool. We finish the activity with a drive in the south coast back to Ponta Delgada.

What is included in the price

Transport
Picnic lunch
Picos de Aventura Guide
Insurance (Personal Accident and Liability)

Please bring footwear suitable for walking (boots), comfortable clothing, light jacket, extra t-shirt or sweatshirt, snack, water, swimsuit, towel, backpack, sunscreen and hat.

Instructions

Until 18 years must be accompanied by parents or guardians, or bring a written permission.

What to take with you?

We recommend you to bring walking poles, and gaiters (in winter).

Itinerary

	09:00 – Picos de Aventura
	09:30 – Beginning of the trail in Lagos / Água D´Alto
	12:00 – Stop for picnic lunch
	14:00 – End of the trail
	14:30 – Visit to Caloura harbour
	16:00 – Arrival at Ponta Delgada and end of the activity

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Marina Pêro de Teive
Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral
9500-771 Ponta Delgada

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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