Azores, São Jorge: from Fajã dos Cubres to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo

A very beautiful coastal walk, offering views of the Fajãs along the north coast of São Jorge.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.67 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,522 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,503 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 318 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 16 ft

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at the Fajã dos Cubres car park, at the end of the road.

(S/E) Take the track suitable for vehicles, which is used by quad bikes to transport people and luggage to the holiday accommodation at Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo. The walk follows the track to the village. It is partly shaded. Walk to the village of Santo Cristo.

(1) The return journey follows the same track. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 36 ft - Faja dos Cubres car park
  2. 1 : mi 2.33 - alt. 20 ft - Village of Santo Cristo
  3. S/E : mi 4.67 - alt. 36 ft - Faja dos Cubres car park

Notes

Places to eat in the village of Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo.

Worth a visit

Views of the Fajãs and the island of Graciosa.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
FrancoisAnnie30
FrancoisAnnie30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk. 3½ hours for a group of older people, taking it easy and having a drink at the end before heading back.

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Gipet
Gipet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Conforms to the description

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Gipet
Gipet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A good half-day round trip, with a picnic.
parking and toilets at the start.
easy hike on dirt trails
crossing a few quad bikes distributing seasonal rentals
Ideal for exploring the Fajà de Santo Christo

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