Vila do Porto walks

A beautiful hike around Pico Alto, which allows you to see the entire island of Santa Maria. You are in the forest the whole time, which is quite humid, and you can enjoy sporadic superb views of the island. Before returning to your vehicle in the car park, climb to the top of Pico Alto via the stairs. This is my favourite hike in Santa Maria! Hike without description to be followed with the Visorando app.

A circular "between ocean and mountain" around Santa Barbara, which will take you through pastures to the remote village of Norte facing the sea and a beautiful viewpoint over the bay of Sao Lourenço. If you are in a hurry, take this circular in the opposite direction to go only to the viewpoint, then to Norte. Hike without description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

A mini hike to see a beautiful alignment of basalt columns. You will take part of the PR®05 SMA trail that runs from Vila do Porto to Praia Formosa.Be careful when accessing the site with a hire car!Perfect for children! Hike without description to be followed with the Visorando app.

A mini hike to see a small cave, which can be visited with a torch (ideally a head torch). Ideal for children! Hike without description to be followed using the Visorando app.