Things to do in Faial da Terra, Azores

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 abandoned since the early 70s and is now undergoing a restoration process. You can walk through this place and see the relics of a time gone by, plus the new modern development that is taking place.  Continue your trail through the dense and lush woods, with many 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. After regaining energy, the road will take us to various viewpoints on the coast of Nordeste. Among them, we will visit Ponta do Sossego and Vista dos Barcos. These landscapes are especially famous on Instagram. Indeed, the green high cliffs with flowers of every color create beautiful scenery. Let’s explore a place that has been considered the most flower-rich region of all of Europe. Our last stop of the day will be in the Park of Ribeira dos Caldeirões, a nature park full of waterfalls. The biggest waterfall is over 40 meters high and you will have time to contemplate it and absorb these nature’s vibrations.

Explore the most amazing sights of São Miguel on a 3-day guided trip with a local guide. Marvel at the majestic Northeast flowered Nature, visit the Sete Cidades crater lake, and relax in hot springs heated by Furnas Volcano. On the first day, visit one of the most emblematic belvederes of São Miguel, the Vista do Rei in Sete Cidades crater lake. Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old and relax in hot springs heated by Furnas Volcano. On the second day, visit the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park with its 5 water mills and its imposing and majestic waterfall, entitled “Véu da Noiva”. Stop at the imposing Arnel Lighthouse, which is in the fishing area of Vila, Nazaré. With 15 meters in height and a range of twenty-five miles, it was the first to be built in the Azores. On the third day, visit the Northeast area and stop at Cu de Judas and the incredible viewpoint of Pico dos Bodes. Pass by Povoação, named after the first settlers of the island arrived there.

Join your guide as they pick you up from your Ponta Delgada hotel at 9am. You will hop into an off road-capable 4×4 and head out into the northeast countryside, winding along dusty roads that lead to the ‘priolo’ (bullfinch) habitat and into the most well-preserved area for endemic species. Hear about the island’s geologic history. Later, see the Neo-Gothic features of the Ponta Delgada’s historic parish before grabbing lunch at a locally loved restaurant. The restaurant has typical Azorean food (similar to Mediterranean cuisine) and several options between fish and meat, stew, and grilled foods. In the afternoon, your tour heads to the rugged headlands and rocky shorelines to witness waterfalls, enjoy the views of the sea, and experience nature’s force in the Azores. As we head back to your hotel, we will stop at the tea factory and enjoy a cup of tea.