Flores PR®03 - Poço do Bacalhau / Miradouro das Lagoas

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PR®03 trail (round trip) starting from the Bacalhau waterfall and circular route around the lakes

Allow between 4 and 5 hours without breaks

Numerous iconic viewpoints of the island (west coast, waterfalls, lakes) with a steep first section (gradient: 30%) before following a ridge to reach the lakes reserve.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.76 km
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    Average duration: 5h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 765 m
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    Descent: - 774 m
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    Highest point: 652 m
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    Lowest point: 66 m
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Lagoa
Faja Grande
Bacalhau Waterfall

Description of the walk

Start from the Bacalhau waterfall in Faja Grande.

Stunning views of the west coast (Faja Grande and Fajazinha) and Morro Alto.

A very easy route between the four lakes (Branca, Sécateur, Negra and Comprida) to the miraduro.

The path is very well signposted, like all trails in the Azores (yellow and red).

Bring a windbreaker for the section on the ridge and sturdy footwear (the lake area is a wetland in all seasons).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 75 m - Waypoint 1
  2. 1 : km 2.18 - alt. 646 m - End of steep gradient: 30% (+575 m over 2 km)
  3. S/E : km 12.76 - alt. 75 m - Waypoint 2

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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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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