Ribeira Funda with Parish of Maia Hiking Experience
Activities

Ribeira Funda with Parish of Maia Hiking Experience

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£56.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take a closer look at typical Azorean rural villages
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views along a coastline trail
  • Discover an experience suitable for (almost) all ages, families and friends
What to expect

The trail in this tour will start at Ribeira Funda, in the parish of Fenais da Ajuda, where you'll be in direct contact with the coastal landscapes, nature and vegetation typical of the island of São Miguel.

This walk is full of history and memories reflected in photographic and informative panels that will remind you of the local ancestors and their customs, as well as multiple ruins of ancestral watermills and waterfalls. Along the way, you'll cross the remote Praia da Viola, located in the parish of Lomba da Maia. From there, you'll head towards the end of this adventure, which finishes at the Calhau D'Areia Beach fishing port, in the serene and peaceful parish of Maia. Following on from this experience, you'll visit the Santa Iria viewpoint, the lighthouse and a tour of Ribeira Grande's main attractions.

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What's included
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Trekking poles
Where
Meeting point:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service is included in this tour from the city of Ponta Delgada. Pick-up will be provided at or close to the place of your accommodation.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Children less than 8 years of age
  • This activity is not recommended for people with problems with their knees or ankles

Know in advance:

  • You'll be requested to add your contact details during checkout
  • Please contact the local operator to confirm your pick-up place/hotel and time. Contact info found after booking
  • The exact itinerary may change according to the weather forecast and tide predictions
  • It is recommended that you are in good physical shape as this tour sometimes includes walking on unstable terrain, muddy areas and slopes with gravel and slopes
  • Children are under the responsibility of an adult
  • The trail can be quite steep and slippery in some areas

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable hiking shoes and clothes, as well as a lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket
  • Individual water bottle
  • Small backpack to carry your belongings
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
  • Any personal medication you may need during the tour
  • Knee or ankle support for anyone suffering from joint problems. It is recommended to use an elastic support for the best stability and to prevent further injury
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Provider
F.Activities - Azores Adventure, Lda
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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