Desvende a Lagoa do Fogo: Caminhada Desafiadora em São Miguel, Açores

Difficult

12 KM

The trail starts from the parish of Água D’Alto, on the south coast of the island of São Miguel, approximately 25 minutes by car from the city of Ponta Delgada.

Start the route

  • an ascent
  • passing through several pastures
  • which will lead you to areas where you can observe different types of vegetation
  • such as cryptomerias
  • conteiras

Start the route with an ascent, passing through several pastures, which will lead you to areas where you can observe different types of vegetation, such as cryptomerias and conteiras. Along the trail, you can enjoy panoramic views over the first village of the island of São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo, so known for its magnificent islet.

Then you will pass by the water channel,

  • its beautiful reflections of vegetation
  • used from ancient times to the present day for water transport

Then you will pass by the water channel, with its beautiful reflections of vegetation, used from ancient times to the present day for water transport.

At the end of the ascent, marvel at

  • the majestic mountains
  • abundant endemic vegetation until you reach the most anticipated spot
  • Lagoa do Fogo

At the end of the ascent, marvel at the majestic mountains and abundant endemic vegetation until you reach the most anticipated spot, Lagoa do Fogo. Lunch will be by the lake's shores, while you enjoy the crystal-clear water of one of Portugal's natural reserves. Upon returning

  • a steep descent
  • along which you can admire the hydrangeas
  • the view of the island's south coast

At the end of the ascent, marvel at the majestic mountains and abundant endemic vegetation until you reach the most anticipated spot, Lagoa do Fogo. Lunch will be by the lake's shores, while you enjoy the crystal-clear water of one of Portugal's natural reserves. Upon returning, you will have a steep descent, along which you can admire the hydrangeas and the view of the island's south coast.

Note:
Depending on atmospheric conditions, the activity may undergo structural changes.

Duration

25 minutes