Overview
Passing through unique places, (white sand beaches, waterfalls, etc ...), in what is the oldest island of the Azores
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Rua do Cotovelo, Municipal Market, Shop nº 9
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Dalberto Pombo Environmental Interpretation Centre
1 hour
The Dalberto Pombo Environmental Interpretation Center (CIADP) was the result of the reconstruction of a building at the beginning of the historic area of Vila do Porto.
This Center houses the estate of the naturalist Dalberto Pombo, a pioneer in the study of the geological and biological diversity of the island and its main objective is to promote the knowledge of the natural heritage, in a dynamic and interactive way, with an educational and scientific character. -
Barreiro da Faneca
30 min
Barreiro da Faneca is an extensive area of arid and clayey terrain, belonging mainly to the geological unit called "Formation of Feteiras", constituting a semi-desert landscape of yellow-reddish color, unique in the Azores.
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Ribeira do Maloas
30 min
In its downstream part, the bed of Ribeira do Maloás, in place of Malbusca, presents a waterfall in an extensive outcrop of basaltic columns with 15 to 20 m high and an extension of about 220 m. This prismatic, or columnar, disjunction is associated with a subaero basaltic lava flow from the Pico Alto Volcanic Complex, whose prisms, of notable dimensions, are truncated at the top revealing a hexagonal polygon floor of the “Calçada de Gigantes” type, a volcanic structure world famous from Ireland.
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Cascata do Aveiro
30 min
It is one of the largest waterfalls in Portugal, one hundred meters high. At the base of the waterfall there is a shallow lake and, on one of the banks, a place where you can have a picnic.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Atlantic/Azores).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing
Can I cancel Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–9 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Rua do Cotovelo, Municipal Market, Shop nº 9 Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Lunch
What's not included?
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Which places does it visit?
It visits Dalberto Pombo Environmental Interpretation Centre, Barreiro da Faneca, Ribeira do Maloas, Cascata do Aveiro.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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