Far away from the agitation of the city life, Agrião trail displays all the good things São Miguel has to offer. From an infinite ocean view to a lush vegetation and locals full of history and traditions, it has it all. Walk this not so famous trail and discover the island like no one else.
In the old times, this same trail was used by farmers who worked on the fertile lands of the area. Nowadays, it is an important point of passage for the pilgrims walking the entire island every year.
This off-the-beaten-track way passed by the South Eastern coast of São Miguel Island. The starting point is at Lomba do Cavaleiro, in Povoação county. Did you know that Povoação was the first place to ever be settled on the island?
You will have good view of the ocean during this trail, look up, sometimes dolphins can swim close to the coast.
This is not for regular visitors who will pass in front of this hike without knowing that there is so much beauty to see when you walk a bit.
It is possible to observe many endemic flora species on this hike.
There are details that escape tourists, but a knowledgeable guide is the compass for discovery.
Agrião is not the type of trail where you will see crowds of tourists. It is a well-kept secret by locals and real adventurers.
Wonderful landscapes are to be discovered as well as incredible views and abundant nature. Indeed, sweet pittosporum, acacia and Persea indica are displayed along the way, in addition to pastures and an old mill.
The linear trail is about 3h long (4.5km) one way and not very hard if you walk only one way. Otherwise, you will need more time and energy to get back to the starting point.
Tip: It is better to go on this adventure with a driving guide as you will not have to walk both ways. Plus, the trail is about 1h away from Ponta Delgada by car. Our guide will drive you safe while you can relax and enjoy the views.
At Ribeira Quente you can swim at the beautiful beach mainly enjoyed by locals on sunny days. The perfect way to cool down after a hike.
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Good conditions are always better to feel comfortable. Easy tours are relatively accessible in terms of physical conditions, but we also have higher difficulty ones. Futurismo also provides walking sticks for people who feel more comfortable walking with it.
You should feel comfortable in your boots and practice walking with it before your trip.
Your backpack should not be too heavy, but should contain the essential. Please check the “What to bring” section on each tour.
Flying to São Miguel Island is quite easy and a good deal! There are low-cost companies such as Ryanair offering trips all year round. The easiest way to come, besides direct international flights, is through Lisbon (2h flight) and Porto (2h30 flight). Check the Getting Here page to learn more.
This activity is good all year round due to our mild climate.
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