Faja de Lopo Vaz (partial) Flores
This hike follows a coastal path along the cliffside. It starts in the village of Faja Grande. It follows a road to the church of Nostra Senhora do Carmo. It then takes a path with breathtaking views of the ocean and the cliff overlooking Faja Grande.
Please note: at one point, the path enters a fenced field. You must pass under a barrier tape on the left for 200 metres to rejoin the original route.
After that, the path, which is supposed to run along the coast to the Albarnaz lighthouse, is on the side of a cliff with no protection at the edge of the drop: turn back at this point.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 1.09 mi -
Average duration: 1h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 528 ft -
Descent: - 545 ft -
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Highest point: 682 ft -
Lowest point: 138 ft
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Country:
Azores
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City:
Lajes das Flores -
Start/End: N 39.375178° / W 31.195433° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 682 ft - Faja Grande
- 1 : mi 0.54 - alt. 141 ft - Turn back
- S/E : mi 1.09 - alt. 666 ft - Faja Grande
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