Monte Escuro Walking Tour from Ponta Delgada

Sightseeing  :  Portugal  :  Ponta Delgada  :  Ponta Delgada  :  Walking Tours

The walk starts by the “Monte Escuro” volcano at a height of 780 m. As the trail continues the scenario changes, allowing you to appreciate long distance views over the Island and the magnificent Fogo Lake. The walk ends by the church of Nossa Senhora da Paz, pilgrimage site that embraces a beautiful view over the village of Vila Franca do Campo and the islet of Vila Franca. This trail, begins at Monte Escuro, takes you around the Pico da Vela peak and finish in Vila Franca do Campo. We go along an area of low lying vegetation, composed mainly of grasses and green broom, this path will allow you to enjoy some of the most beautiful views of Fogo lake. On the way down you will have a view of the Pico da Cruz, Vila Franca do Campo and its islet, and a long stretch of the south coast of São Miguel Island. Shortly after beginning the descent, we'll go through an area of pastureland, cross a wood of Japanese red cedar, before reaching the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz. 
This trail crosses an area classified as a Site of Community Interest and a Nature Reserve. It is everyone’s responsibility to contribute towards its protection and to safeguard its biodiversity through the conservation of this natural habitat.