The village of Sanguinho was inhabited for more than a century by a relatively wealthy population that took refuge in this area due to the dangerous overflow of the Faial da Terra.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Centrally located Ponta Delgada hotel's
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the Salto do Prego waterfall
- Find a recently abandoned water mill
- Explore abandoned ruins
Full description
The "Sanguinho" is a rural village where you'll found about twenty houses uninhabited since the beginning of the 70s. About 200 people lived there, who abandoned it because of the lack of comfort, difficulties of access and emigration. The route is made up of a dirt road, with a high slope, with steps and hydraulic passages. It presents an average degree of difficulty and has an extension of 6 km. Along the way you can admire the various perspectives of the parish of Faial da Terra, as well as a rich and exotic vegetation.
In the "Salto do Prego", where a forest of incense and acacia predominates, you can find a beautiful waterfall and take a dip. Continuing, the trail progresses by a descent until arriving again at the locality of Faial of the Earth.
The site of the "Sanguinho" owes its name to the strong presence of the endemic plant of the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands, called "sanguinho" (scientific name, Frangula azorica).
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Two-way private transfer
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required