Ponta - Miradouro da Quebrada dos Fanais (section of the PR®01)

Return trip from Ponta to the Miradouro da Quebrada dos Fanais (viewpoint overlooking the lighthouse and Corvo)

There are also some very beautiful views of Ponta, Faja Grande and the island’s west coast.

Start from the car park behind the church in Ponta, on a red/yellow-marked trail like all hiking trails in the Azores.

The path initially runs along the coast before branching off to the right via a small, unobtrusive staircase that marks the start of the ascent.

The climb is not difficult but is made all the more enjoyable by the dense vegetation and the views of the ocean. There are a few sections with handrails or wooden steps.

Once at the top, the path follows the stone walls to the viewpoint overlooking the lighthouse and Corvo.

The trail continues on to Ponta Delgada, a distance of 5–6 km, mostly downhill.